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PETS Travel Scheme

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 and as approved carriers for cats, dogs and ferrets under the scheme, taking your pet to France or Spain couldn't be easier.

Take your pet to France from just £25

From just £25 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 £79 return which includes kennel accommodation.

Information & advice on taking your pet by ferry

Before you go

Find out what you need to consider and know about planning a trip under the Pet Passport scheme.

Planning your holiday

The PETS Travel Scheme 

Your journey and time onboard

Discover more about the journey itself including the check-in procedure and you and your pet(s) time on board.

Checking-in and The journey

Pet accommodation options

Whilst you're away

Find out what it's like to take your pet to France or Spain in some stories from our customers who have enjoyed fantastic holidays with their pets.

Customer  stories

Travelling with your pet after the UK's withdrawal from the European Union

After the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, you will still be able to travel with your pet to Europe whether a deal is reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of exit, or not. In the event of there being “No Deal”, you may need to take some additional steps and what follows is the best advice we’ve been able to secure for you and your pet to continue enjoying travel to France and Spain.

To ensure you have all you need to travel with your pet after the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, the UK Government recommends that you contact your vet at least 4 months in advance of travel.

The requirements for travel would include making sure that your pet is effectively vaccinated against rabies. This would require:

  • An up-to-date rabies vaccination.
  • A blood test to demonstrate sufficient levels of rabies antibody.

The blood test would need to be carried out a minimum of 30 days after any initial rabies vaccination and a minimum of 3 months before your travel date.

More information can be found on the Government’s website on Pet travel to Europe after Brexit.

Returning to the UK

Find out what you need to do before returning to the UK and get contact details for vets near our ports in France and Spain.Vets near our ports

Cross-Channel ferries to France from the UK

The widest choice of cross Channel ferries from the UK ferry ports of Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth.

Cross Channel ferries to Spain from the UK

Brittany Ferries operates the most luxurious cruise ferry to Spain from the UK with a choice of routes from Portsmouth and Plymouth to Santander and Bilbao.

Pet-friendly holidays

Whether you want the freedom of a cottage, a family campsite, a seaside apartment or a hotel stay, we have pet-friendly accommodation for you.

Deciding when best to travel

The safety and wellbeing of your pet is the most important thing to consider when travelling. Choose a sailing time which is best suited to your pet's needs. For example, some dogs are more prone to heatstroke than others and so it is best to avoid travelling on hot days. The best time of day would therefore be overnight or first thing in the morning when the temperature is cooler.

Dogs which are more susceptible to overheating tend to be very old or young, have thick, heavy coats or have very short flat faces - such as pugs and bulldogs. Dogs with certain medical conditions or on some types of medication are also more at risk.

We strongly recommend you visit your vet before travelling to get a pet health check to ensure your pet is fit to travel -especially if your dog is one which is more prone to heatstroke.