[nagdu] Cruises

[Cindy Ray]

I have cruised with a dog. I think it is good to let them know in advance. They usually arrange a location on a specific deck for the dogs to relieve. Spencer didn't have the best arrangement, and he didn't want to just g o on the deck, so I did think for the first day or so we could have a medical emergency at sea. As I recall, since I was not changing to a location other than the boat, I did not need to have any certification, but it has been a while. I don't recall needing any when I went to San Juan either. That being a U.S. holding might be why. Anyway, it was fine. Folks always wanted to pet as I recall, but what's so different about that?

CL

On May 17, 2013, at 10:16 AM, rhonda cruz <rhondaprincess at gmail.com> wrote:

> hi ken, good luck. i'm looking forward to hearing about your trip it sounds awesome.
> good luck again and happy travels.
> 
> 
> On May 17, 2013, at 6:14 AM, Julie J. wrote:
> 
>> I've not been on a cruise, but here is what I've gotten from this list from others who have.
>> 
>> You will need to request a relieving box in advance.  this is a box or large container with sod, woodchips or something similar where you can take your dog to relieve on the ship.  These are supposed to be put in a place where you can get to them, but not on your balcony.  It also shouldn't be a place where only the staff is allowed, preventing you from entering on your own.
>> 
>> The other major thing is that every country has it's own laws about guide dogs and the entrance requirements.  Some will want advance notice, various health certificates, proof of vaccinations or titer levels, proof of training, proof of parasite treatment etc.  If your ports are in the U.S. or U.S. territories then you don't need to worry about the different laws. Otherwise if you want to take your dog into another country, I'd start figuring that out now, as some of the requirements will take some serious advance planning.
>> 
>> I hope you have fun!  I look forward to hearing about your adventures!
>> Julie
>> 
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>> -----Original Message----- From: Ken Ace
>> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 6:42 AM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nagdu] Cruises
>> 
>> Good morning all:
>> 
>> I am interested in any info or experience any of you may have in cruising
>> with your Guide. Joyce & I are planning a cruise in Nov. with 7 ports of
>> call. The two pages of Regs. and requirements seem awesome. We have decided
>> to focus on just two ports and skip the rest. What have any of you
>> experienced in this situation?
>> 
>> Any experience advice would be greatly appreciated.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Ken & Ace
>> 
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