SeaFrance is a pet friendly company and you're welcome to bring your pet with
you on any SeaFrance crossing for a small supplement, provided they have they are eligible to
travel under the PETS Travel Scheme.
You’ll need an EU Pet Passport if you want to take your dog, cat or ferret with
you, and have a microchip fitted to them that meets an ISO specification. For full details of
how to qualify your animal for the PETS Travel Scheme, please
click here for
the DEFRA web site. Alternatively, you can call the PETS helpline on 0870 241 1710.
Please note, cats and dogs must be vaccinated against rabies at least 6 months
before you travel, so make sure you plan well in advance.
EU legislation now allows rabbits and rodents such as guinea pigs and mice to
travel too - and you won’t need a Pet Passport to transport them! However, if you are
taking horses to the Continent, please advise us on 0871 663 2546.
Travelling with your pet on SeaFrance
We will need to make sure your pet’s documentation is valid for re-entry into
the UK, so please check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure on your return journey. For
the safety of your pet and other passengers, all pets must remain in your vehicle for the duration
of the crossing. There is an animal exercise area at the Port of Dover, located at the end of
Lane 139 (D Park).
It only costs £25 take your pet on a return crossing with SeaFrance!
Top tips on taking your pet abroad
SeaFrance asked Tim Miles, the RSPCA'S chief veterinary advisor, to give us
his top 10 tips on how to care for your pet when you take them on holiday abroad with you.
