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    Cruising With A Service Dog....everything You Ever Wanted To Know!

    in Disabled Cruise Travel

    Posted · Edited by PleaseDoNotPet

    Hi and welcome!

    We are in the same boat. I've been on plenty of cruises, 15 since 2010, but my cruise in May with be the first with my SD. It is also to Alaska. I've read the entire thread, and been here a while.

    Start by asking your TA to let the special needs department know about your SD. There will be a form to fill out.

     

    What line are you on? It makes a difference.

    Boots and jacket may depend on your dog, and his breed.

     

    If you read just a few posts back, we discussed the rabies vaccination and APHIS 7001 documents.

    I got impatient (because our travel agent sucks) and called Princess.

     

    They had me email accessofficeprincess@princesscruises.com. They asked for the booking number, ship name, sail date, a description of the dog, and a description of his tasks.

     

    He's an Alaskan Klee Kai, flat coat, about 32 pounds. Always up to date on shots and I always have a copy of his records in my backpack. We always get a health certificate before we fly, as well. I'll read up on the APHIS 7001. Thank you for responding!

    Cruising With A Service Dog....everything You Ever Wanted To Know!

    in Disabled Cruise Travel

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    Wow, going through all these pages seems a little unrealistic, but I apologize for asking what I am sure are repeat questions.

     

    Third time cruising, first time with my SD.

    Booked for Alaska in late August. (One stop in British Columbia.)

     

    I'm assuming that since Alaska is a U.S. state, that the rules are the same as at home. (We are American.)

    However, ship-specific rules and paperwork are a little more nebulous and I'm not sure where to look.

     

    Medical documentation?

    Training documentation?

    Any other type I'm forgetting?

     

    We booked through a Travel Agent. Is she our first stop for notifying the cruise line about needing accommodations?

     

    Will he need boots, jacket, for that time of year? I've gotten mixed answers from Alaskan friends.

    Will he need ear protection for any tenders?

    I'd like to know these as soon as possible so he can be conditioned to wearing them.

     

    I'm aware of the litterbox situation, and will be training to that at home. We booked a balcony room near a stairwell.

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