[nagdu] questions about guide dogs and cruises

Wed Jun 2 21:47:52 UTC 2010

I answered the question, I looked up the answer and posted it.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Hingson" <info at michaelhingson.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] questions about guide dogs and cruises

Some foreign countries require a certificate for "pet" travel from an
approved DEPT. of Agriculture vet 48 to 72 hours before travel.  Some allow
up to ten days and will accept an international travel certificate from your
local vet.  You need to make sure which is required.

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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 12:06 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] questions about guide dogs and cruises

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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