PETS Travel Scheme Summary

Taking your Pets abroad

If you love your holidays but always feel sad at the prospect of leaving behind your four-legged friend, then Brittany Ferries have the answer. With the PETS Travel Scheme, we make it easy for you to take your dog or cat on holiday. All you need to be on your way together is a valid DEFRA certificate which is available from any registered vet.

From just £16.50 your cat or dog can travel on any of our routes to France, in the comfort of your own car. If travelling to Spain the cost is £66 return, and there are dedicated kennels available on board. We think you'll agree it's a small price to pay for so much added enjoyment.

PETS Travel Scheme Summary

It is not possible to book animals that are not covered by the Pets Travel Scheme online. In order to do so, please Contact us.

What you need (EX UK)

A valid DEFRA approved veterinary certificate showing that the pet has been micro chipped, vaccinated and blood tested for antibodies to rabies. N.B. Your pet may not re-enter the UK until 6 calendar months has elapsed from the date the blood sample, which led to a satisfactory test result, was taken. Therefore please allow at least 7 months for vaccinations before travel. A muzzle is also compulsory.

What you need (EX Continent)

A valid DEFRA approved certificate showing the animal has been treated against ticks and fox tapeworm not less than 24 hours, and not more than 48 hours, prior to departing from the continent.  A muzzle is also compulsory.

Holiday Bookings with Pets:

If you are in the process of booking a holiday with us, please ensure you have chosen accommodation that accepts pets or your booking may be refused.

We will not accept bookings:

• On the day of departure
• For unaccompanied pets
• For those travelling by foot, bicycle or motorcycle
• For rabbits
• For ferrets (Continent to UK)

FERRETS: Brittany Ferries are not licensed to, by way of our contracts with DEFRA, bring Ferrets back to the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme, however we are able to carry them UK-Continent, but we will not check the ferrets passport.

Some Frequently Asked Questions regarding the transport of animals

Where does my dog stay during the crossing?

Three sizes of kennels are provided for dogs on mv Pont-Aven (small, medium and large) while on mv Bretagne and mv Cap Finistère small and large kennels are available. Kennels are generally only used on the Santander and St Malo routes. On our other vessels, animals will only be permitted to travel in the owner/escort's vehicle. Animals are not permitted in the passenger areas of the ship.

Cap Finistère is also equipped with 4 pet friendly cabins (4 berth with porthole), these must be booked on the telephone through our reservations service, for further information please call: 0871 244 0744

Find out more about the Small Kennels and the Large Kennels on Pont-Aven, Cap Finistère and Bretagne.

Find out more about the Medium Kennels on Pont Aven.

Can I visit my animal during the crossing?

At the discretion of the crew and conditions permitting, owners may visit their animal on the car deck at pre-arranged times during the course of the voyage.