PET FRIENDLY QUEEN MARY 2 MAKES TRACKS

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Cunard sponsored the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City February 11-14, 2017 and was the only travel company represented at the show.

Cunard bellman offered white gloved “doggy” tea service to canine attendees who stopped by Cunard’s photo booth at the show, including @WallytheWelshCorgi, one of the top Instagram dogs in New York. Dogs (and humans) took photos in front of an oversized backdrop of Queen Mary 2.

As the only cruise line to offer dogs and cats passage on the company’s famed Transatlantic Crossings, Cunard has a long history of sailing pets — its pet-friendly policy dates back 176 years to the maiden voyage of the Britannia in 1840. Since then, the company has transported a surprising number of notable pets: Rin-Tin-Tin, star of 36 silent films, traveled on the Berengaria, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s beloved pup and Pudsey, winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2012. In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor brought her pampered puppies on board the original Queen Mary, and exercised them regularly on the ship’s sports deck. (She even ordered special meals for them from the fish chef.)

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Elizabeth Taylor and her pooch on board the Queen Mary

Pet travel continues to soar in the United States and due to increased demand, Cunard doubled the size of its kennels on Queen Mary 2 during the flagship’s recent $132 million renovation. Overall, Queen Mary 2’s enhanced pet service offers a kinder, gentler alternative to pet transportation. The owners and their companions will be greatly ‘relieved’ to know that these quarters have been adorned with country specific targets: a New York City fire hydrant for the yanks and an official British lamp post, as advised by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor (taken from the Cunard building in Liverpool) for proper piddling, depending on one’s side of the Atlantic.

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Those seeking kennel space must allow for advance planning; at least a year in advance to secure a space requiring following strict guidelines as outlined here and up-to-date vet papers, signed off on shortly before disembarkation, are a must. An upper kennel goes for $800 and a lower kennel $1,000. One should be aware of the United Kingdom’s rules regarding “Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to the UK“, which are stricter than most countries (although Cunard does not welcome ferrets at this time). Find more detailed information at pettravel.com, or even better order the Cunard documents covering such.

Cunard Cruise Lines, steeped in the refined traditions of elegant transatlantic cruising, have taken a royal approach to canine ocean crossings: Cunard Frisbees, name tags, food dish and scoop, blanket and their own kennel space. To ensure that pet passengers are as glamorous as their human counterparts, Cunard partnered with the British sportswear brand Barbour in 2016 to offer smart accessories on-board such as jackets, collars and leashes. There’s also a selection of chew toys for the canines and interactive toys for cats, Yes – they are also provided with their own Cunard life jacket as their safety is every bit as important as other passengers.

Cunard doubled the size of its kennels on Queen Mary 2

They are walked twice a day on their own private deck area and owners can visit their dogs at certain times of the day to see how they are enjoying their voyage. And as expected, premium food and as a special touch just before bedtime every dog is given a healthy gourmet cookie freshly prepared by one of Cunard’s wonderful chefs.

So when you return to your stateroom after a night out to find your bed ‘turned down’, slippers by the bed and a chocolate on your pillow, then there is no need to feel guilty as your dog has been equally treated as an esteemed guest with a cookie before bedtime.

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Cunard Sets the Standard in Ocean Cruising

The Cunard Difference

The Cunard name has been a dominant one in the shipping industry since 1839, when Samuel Cunard was awarded the first British trans-Atlantic mail shipping contract. Today the company is all about providing luxurious cruise holidays that stand out in the cruise industry, and they are one of the best. The Cunard fleet of ships is proud to be one of the newest at sea, and offers the latest and most modern amenities with a focus on luxurious comfort, exceptional service and spectacular suites.

Take a stroll around one of the ships, and you will notice the finer details and elegant intricacies of the craftsmanship implemented in building and designing these floating ‘palaces.’ Boasting world class entertainment, exceptional dining and service, as well as the only dog kennels at sea so that you can take your furry friends with you, Cunard is truly a step above the rest.

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The Cunard Fleet

Cunard is the operator of luxury ocean liners Queen Mary 2, the recently refitted Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, which are all renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and world-class entertainment.

With its Garden Lounges, Royal Spa’s, Games Decks, wide variety of exquisite dining facilities, and the best-of-the-best suites, named the Grills suites, Cunard provide a cruise experience unlike any other.

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Cunard Luxury

White star service, engaging lectures and talks, Broadway quality entertainment, fine dining and spectacular spaces for unwinding and rejuvenating your mind and body, all add to the luxurious experience.

Cunard’s luxurious rooms ranges from the amazing Grill Suites, to suites with balconies or windows, and even the interior cabins will make your heart skip a beat at the beauty, comfort and amenities available.

Cunard Awards

Over the years, Cunard has seen its fair share of awards and has been recognized as one of the world’s best. Most recently, in 2016, Cunard was Travel Weekly readers have named Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 “Best Luxury Cruise Ship” in the magazine’s 2016 Readers Choice Awards.

This award winning cruise line, Cunard exclusively offers a large experience with a wide variety of dazzling entertainment and dining options with exquisite service combined with exciting destinations. This is what sets them apart.

PET FRIENDLY QUEEN MARY 2 MAKES TRACKS