[nagdu] questions about guide dogs and cruises

Wed Jun 2 19:05:47 UTC 2010

You can get it earlier, 72 hours is 3 days prior to sailing, I would suggest 
at least a week prior to sailing.

Cheryl Echevarria
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] questions about guide dogs and cruises

> Sounds like you need a vet thing 72 hours before entering Mexico. What
> happens if the cruise leaves before that time?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:05 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] questions about guide dogs and cruises
>
> hello Chasity:
>
> Being a guide dog user, a travel agent, and been on 1 cruise so far, and
>
> going on another in July that is why I am not going to NFB Convention
> one in
> November for the NAGDU Cruise and another in April 30, 2011 for another
> fundraiser that I will be posting by the end of June.
>
> first it is spelled Cozumel spelled, C o z u m e l.   Anyway, first make
>
> sure you have a passport, must have on cruises out of the country,
> second
> let the cruise line know you are brining a dog speak to them directly
> and
> not to the travel agent if you would like I can call them and let them
> know
> you are bringing a guide dog, they should be offering you either to have
> a
> box in your room which with the sizes of the staterooms to small to put
> in
> there, ask them if there is an area of the cruise you can take the dog
> to go
> busy, that is the word used at GDF, or go potty or whatever word you
> want to
> use.
>
> Make sure you see the vet at least six months prior to your  visit and
> have
> all updated shots, etc.  Ask your vet for a passport vaccination letter
> for
> your dog.
>
> Here is what is listed on the Mexico tourism board:
>
> All one needs to do in order to bring their pet into Mexico is a bit of
> paperwork. Two bits of paperwork to be exact:
>
> A vaccination certificate stating that your pet has been vaccinated
> against
> rabies, hepatitis, pip and leptospirosis.
>
> An official health certificate that must be issued by a veterinarian no
> more
> than 72 hours before entering Mexico
>
> Also how many days of your cruise and what other stops are there besides
>
> Cozumel, Mexico.  Each country is different.  The cruise lines will be
> great
> with you and your dog.  Please make sure you have bags with you at all
> times
> in case dog has accidents.  One a cruise the dogs are sometimes off
> schedule
> and in a new place they may hold it in, if they do that do not be to
> concerned because Maxx went as soon as we hit land.  All depends on your
>
> dog.  Should you need any other advice you may right me off list or just
>
> respond here and I will respond with answers.  Do not be afraid if the
> staff
> is not being kind to you. Go straight to management and let them know
> and
> that doesn't work call travel agent or call me and I will call the
> cruise
> lines myself and set them straight once they hear that a passenger is
> not
> happy and complaining believe me the management will do everything to
> fix
> it.
>
> Been there done that.  But you should be just fine, and say hi to Kidd
> Rock
> for me love him also.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> CST-1018299-10
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chasity Jackson" <chasityvanda at charter.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:39 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] questions about guide dogs and cruises
>
>
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > On April 7, 2011, I will be taking a four day cruise with Kid Rock, a
> > singer
> > who I have followed from state to state for the past 9 years. It
> leaves
> > from
> > New Orleans and goes to Cazumel. I have never taken a cruise at all
> > before,
> > much less with a guide dog. I would like to hear people's experiences
> on
> > cruises with their dogs. Tell me what to anticipate, what to watch out
> for
> > as well as other ideas and suggestions you think would be helpful for
> me
> > to
> > know in advance. Also, my main question is this. The only port the
> ship
> > will
> > stop at is Cazumel. How do I go about finding out whether or not I can
>
> > take
> > my dog off the ship with me in Cazumel, and how do I find out if they
> are
> > allowed in public buildings and other places in Cazumel? I already
> called
> > the cruise line and spoke to the people I need to speak with, and they
>
> > said
> > it's up to me to research that. They said that once I book my cabin on
> the
> > cruise, to call them so we can get the paper work started that is
> > necessary
> > to complete in  order for me to bring my dog on the cruise. I almost
> > thought
> > about leaving my dog with my parents while I go, but there are four or
>
> > five
> > hundred Kid Rock fans on my facebook who I network with on a regular
> > basis,
> > who are looking forward to meeting her on board, and this cruise
> really
> > appeals to me because Kid Rock is on board the entire time and
> interacts
> > with people while on the ship. I was told by one other person I spoke
> with
> > that they had a much easier time navigating the ship on a cruise they
> went
> > on, with their guide dog.
> >
> > So I am just writing to get your overall experiences taking your dogs
> on
> > cruises, as well as how to go about finding out whether or not she can
> go
> > off the ship in Cazumel and into public places. Thanks.
> > Chasity
> >
> >
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