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Important information

Brittany Ferries will do the utmost to ensure that checks are done appropriately at our ports, however, if you experience a problem with your documentation upon entry into the UK or Ireland, then any related costs for either the quarantine of or re-export of your pet will be entirely your own responsibility

Large Kennel Sizes on Pont Aven, Cap Finistère & Bretagne

As a guide the following would be considered suitable for large kennels:

  • German Shepherd
  • Labrador
  • Dalmatian
  • Boxer
  • Pointer
  • Setter

Please ensure that your dog(s) will have suitable space within the kennel dimensions described below. If you reserve this kennel type and it is unsuitable for the size of your dog, carriage may not be guaranteed.

Large Kennel Dimensions
Dimension Pont-Aven x12 Bretagne x12 Cap Finistère x4
Height 1000 mm /
39½ inches
800 mm /
31½ inches
800 mm /
31½ inches
Width 1000 mm /
39½ inches
900 mm /
35½ inches
850 mm /
34 inches
Depth 900 mm /
35½ inches
1,000 mm /
39½ inches
900 mm /
35½ inches

mv Pont-Aven Additional Information

The 12 large kennels are located on deck 10 and are accessible at all times via a swipe card which is issued onboard. There is an open-air exercise area just outside the kennels. Feeding and water bowls are provided, and there is a water tap nearby. Bedding is not supplied, please bring your own. Dogs are NOT allowed in any public area of the ship or cabins. Muzzles are compulsory.

mv Cap Finistère Additional Information

The 4 large kennels are located on deck 10 and are accessible at all times. Access is gained through a metal caged door (via a security swipe card keypad, card issued at check-in). There is a dog waste bin and bags are provided. There is also a water tap nearby and a small exercise area is located just outside the kennel area. Please note that bedding is not supplied so please bring your own. Dogs occupying kennels are NOT allowed in any public area of the ship or cabins. Muzzles are compulsory.  Cap Finistère is also equipped with 4 pet friendly cabins, these must be booked on the telephone through our reservations service, for further information please call: 0871 244 0744

mv Bretagne Additional Information

The 12 large kennels are located on deck 5. There is a water tap nearby and a small exercise area is located just outside the kennel area. Please note that bedding is not supplied so please bring your own. Dogs are NOT allowed in any public area of the ship or cabins and dog owners will be advised of kennel visiting times once onboard. Muzzles are compulsory.

Route / Ship - Kennels Summary
Portsmouth / Plymouth to Santander
14/03/2010 - 16/03/2011Pont-Aven/Cap Finistère
Santander to Portsmouth / Plymouth
15/03/2010 - 17/03/2011Pont-Aven/Cap Finistère
Portsmouth to St Malo
14/03/2010 - 28/10/2010Bretagne
29/10/2010 - 14/11/2010Pont-Aven
St Malo to Portsmouth
13/03/2010 - 28/10/2010Bretagne
31/10/2010 - 13/11/2010Pont-Aven

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