Sea Travel Hub

Ferries, cruise ships & rail tunnels — every option for crossing water with your cat. Pet cabins, kennels, and vehicle policies compared.

Cunard — Queen Mary 2 logo
Cruise Line Vehicle/Kennel

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...

$1,300 per upper kennel Details
Brittany Ferries logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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,...

From £35 one-way to France Details
Stena Line logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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...

Free on some routes (in vehicle) Details
DFDS Seaways logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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...

£15–30 per pet each way depending on route Details
Irish Ferries logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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 ...

Pets declared at booking Details
P&O Ferries logo
Ferry Vehicle/Kennel

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 ...

£15 per pet each way Details
Eurotunnel (LeShuttle) logo
Rail Tunnel Vehicle/Kennel

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...

£22 per pet each way (2026) Details
Condor Ferries logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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...

Varies by route and vessel Details
Tallink Silja Line logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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 ...

€16 per pet each way (~€32 round trip) Details
Grimaldi Lines logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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...

Varies by route and cabin class Details
Viking Line logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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...

Pet supplement varies by route Details
Color Line logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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...

Pet supplement varies by route Details
Moby Lines logo
Ferry Pet Cabin

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...

Pet supplement varies Details