Cunard — Queen Mary 2
Transatlantic: New York (USA) ↔ Southampton (UK), occasional Hamburg (Germany)
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is the only major cruise ship in the world that accepts cats on board. Operating transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton (7–8 nights), QM2 ha...
Brittany Ferries
UK ↔ France (Portsmouth, Poole, Plymouth to Caen, St Malo, Cherbourg, Roscoff, Le Havre)
Brittany Ferries is one of the most cat-friendly ferry operators in Europe. They are an approved PETS scheme carrier for dogs, cats and ferrets. Depending on your route and vessel,...
Stena Line
UK ↔ Ireland (Belfast–Cairnryan, Liverpool–Belfast, Holyhead–Dublin Port)
Stena Line is one of the world's largest ferry operators, and one of the most pet-progressive. They offer pet-friendly cabins on many routes — some with up to 70 dedicated pet cabi...
DFDS Seaways
UK ↔ France (Dover–Calais, Dover–Dunkirk, Newhaven–Dieppe, Portsmouth–Le Havre)
DFDS is one of northern Europe's largest ferry companies with 9 passenger routes. Pet-friendly cabins are available on the Newcastle–Amsterdam route (4-berth sea-view rooms accommo...
Irish Ferries
Ireland ↔ UK (Dublin–Holyhead, Rosslare–Pembroke)
Irish Ferries welcomes pets across all routes with a range of options including vehicles, free kennels, dedicated Pet Den lounges, and pet-friendly cabins. The Pet Den — available ...
P&O Ferries
UK ↔ France (Dover–Calais)
P&O Ferries operates the popular Dover–Calais short crossing (90 minutes) and accepts cats and dogs in vehicles. This is a no-frills pet travel option — your cat stays in your car ...
Eurotunnel (LeShuttle)
UK ↔ France (Folkestone–Calais, 35 minutes)
Eurotunnel's Le Shuttle is the fastest way to cross the English Channel with a cat — just 35 minutes from platform to platform. You and your cat stay together in your vehicle the e...
Condor Ferries
UK ↔ Channel Islands ↔ France (Poole/Portsmouth to Jersey, Guernsey, St Malo)
Condor Ferries serves the Channel Islands and connects the UK with France via Jersey and Guernsey. Their Condor Islander vessel offers 6 pet-friendly cabins — en-suite rooms for up...
Tallink Silja Line
Baltic & Scandinavia: Helsinki ↔ Stockholm
Tallink Silja Line operates luxury cruise ferries across the Baltic Sea and is excellent for pet travel between Scandinavian and Baltic capitals. Pet-friendly cabins are available ...
Grimaldi Lines
Mediterranean: Italy ↔ Spain
Grimaldi Lines is a major Mediterranean ferry operator that welcomes pets on board. They offer kennels and pet-friendly cabins on many routes, allowing cat owners to travel between...
Viking Line
Baltic & Scandinavia: Helsinki ↔ Stockholm
Viking Line operates cruise ferries across the Baltic Sea between Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and the Åland Islands. Pet-friendly cabins are available on most ships, and kennels prov...
Color Line
Norway ↔ Germany (Oslo–Kiel)
Color Line operates ferry and cruise services between Norway, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Pet-friendly cabins and kennels are available on most routes. The Oslo–Kiel overnight cr...
Moby Lines
Italy ↔ Sardinia (Livorno/Genoa–Olbia)
Moby Lines serves Italy's island connections and is pet-friendly, offering dedicated pet-friendly cabins that can accommodate up to 3 four-legged companions. Cabins feature easy-to...