Pet-friendly onboard facilities
Pet-friendly amenities onboard
When travelling with your pet onboard DFDS, we’ve got you covered with pet-friendly accommodation. Below we have put together a handy overview of what where your pet can stay during your sailing, depending on the route you are travelling.
Public areas
When walking to and from your kennel or dog-friendly area onboard Newhaven – Dieppe, dogs must be kept close to you and on a lead.
Cats, dogs, ferrets, or other pets are not permitted in public areas, unless they are a registered Guide, Hearing or Assistance Dog.
Pet accommodation options
Leaving your pet in a vehicle
Your pet is welcome to stay in the vehicle during the sailing, however for their safety and welfare, we advise that they are inside a suitable secure carrier.
Please always make sure your pet is happy and ensure there is:
- Adequate ventilation
- Food, water & plenty of space
- Absorbent bedding
- Their favourite toys
During summer months always make sure your car is as cool as possible when leaving your pets, by leaving a window open slightly for them.
During winter months always make sure you have extra bedding, food and adjust ventilation opening to minimise wind chill while maintaining enough ventilation.
Please ensure you always lock your vehicle and disable the alarm.
To visit your pets during the sailing, please head to our Guest Service Centre where our team will be happy to assist you further.
£20 per pet, per way, which is in addition to the Vehicle price.
No fee for registered Guide Dogs.
Dog-friendly kennels (Newhaven - Dieppe only)
There are 3 kennels which are provided onboard, and you do not need to bring your own.
We do not supply bedding, so you must bring this with you.
We also encourage you to bring; water bowls, food, treats and their favourite toys so your dog feels right at home.
To visit your dog throughout the sailing please use the key card you are provided with at check in.
Kennel Dimensions: 75cm (H) x 85cm (W) x 114cm (D)
£20 per dog, per way
Outdoor areas
Onboard we provide a dog-friendly exercise deck, which is the perfect space for your furry friend to stretch their legs & take a bathroom break. There is also a seating area for the humans too. This outside area is located on the same deck as the pet-friendly cabins and dog-friendly kennels, so it’s super convenient and easy to access. Please always ensure to clean up after your dog.
Public areas
When walking to and from your vehicle, cabin, kennel, or dog-friendly exercise deck your dog must be kept close to you and on a lead. We advise cats, ferrets and other pets are always transported in a suitable carrier.
Cats, dogs, ferrets, or other pets are not permitted in public areas, unless they are a registered Guide, Hearing or Assistance Dog.
Pet accommodation options
Pet-friendly cabins (cats & dogs only)
Our pet-friendly cabins are the perfect option if you would like your cat or dog to stay with you. Our cabins are located on the following decks: Princess Seaway Deck 4 & King Seaways Deck 5, which has easy access to the dog-friendly outdoor area.
All pet-friendly cabins are 4 berths with a sea view, which can accommodate up to a maximum of 2 pets and have the following features:
- En suite bathroom with shower & WC
- Clothes hooks & hangers, desk & mirror
- Fresh linen & towels
- Vinyl flooring
Please bring your own litter box for cats.
Our pet-friendly cabins are bookable online and should only be booked if you are travelling with a cat or dog. If there are no pet friendly cabins are available, please do not book a different cabin type, these do not accommodate pets.
£30 per pet, per way, which is in addition to the cabin price.
No fee for registered Guide Dogs.
Leaving your pet in a vehicle (dogs not allowed)
Your cat or other pet is welcome to stay in the vehicle during the sailing, however for their safety and welfare, we advise that they are inside a suitable secure carrier.
Please always make sure your pet is happy and ensure there is:
- Adequate ventilation
- Food, water & plenty of space
- Absorbent bedding
- Their favourite toys
During Summer months always make sure your car is as cool as possible when leaving your pets, by leaving a window open slightly for them.
During Winter months always make sure you have extra bedding, food and adjust ventilation openings to minimise wind chill while maintaining enough ventilation.
Please ensure you always lock your vehicle and disable the alarm.
To visit your pets during the sailing, please head to our Guest Service Centre where our team will be happy to assist you further.
£30 per pet, per way, which is in addition to the Vehicle price.
No fee for registered Guide Dogs.
Dog-friendly kennels
Kennels are provided onboard, and you do not need to bring your own.
We do not supply bedding, so you must bring this with you.
We also encourage you to bring; water bowls, food, water, treats and their favourite toys so your dog feels right at home.
Our kennels have easy access to the dog-friendly outdoor area and are located on the following decks:
- Princess Seaways: Deck 4
- King Seaways: Deck 5
To visit your dog throughout the sailing please use the key card you are provided with at check-in.
£30 per dog, per way.
Outdoor areas
Onboard we provide a dog-friendly exercise deck, which is the perfect space for your furry friend to stretch their legs & take a bathroom break. There is also a seating area for the humans too. This outside area is located near to the pet-friendly cabins, so it’s super convenient and easy to access. Please ensure to always clean up after your dog.
Public areas
When walking to and from your vehicle, cabin, or dog-friendly exercise deck your dog must be kept close to you and on a lead. We advise cats, ferrets and other pets are always transported in a suitable carrier.
Cats, dogs, ferrets, or other pets are not permitted in public areas, unless they are a registered Guide, Hearing or Assistance Dog.
Pet accommodation options
Pet-friendly cabins
Our pet-friendly cabins are the perfect option if you would like your pet to stay with you. Our cabins are located near to the dog-friendly outdoor area.
All pet-friendly cabins are 4 berths with a sea view, which can accommodate up to a maximum of 2 pets and have the following features:
- En suite bathroom with shower & WC
- Clothes hooks & hangers, desk & mirror
- Fresh linen & towels
- Vinyl flooring
Please bring your own litter box for cats/ferrets.
Our pet-friendly cabins are bookable online and should only be booked if you are travelling with a pet. If there are no pet friendly cabins are available, please do not book a different cabin type, these do not accommodate pets.
€30 per pet, per way, which is in addition to the cabin price.
No fee for registered Guide Dogs.
Outdoor areas
Onboard we provide a dog-friendly exercise deck, which is the perfect space for your furry friend to stretch their legs & take a bathroom break. There is also a seating area for the humans too. This outside area is located near to the pet-friendly cabins & dog-friendly kennels, so it’s super convenient and easy to access. Please ensure to always clean up after your dog.
Public areas
When walking to and from your vehicle, cabin, kennel, or dog-friendly exercise deck your dog must be kept close to you and on a lead. We advise cats, ferrets and other pets are always transported in a suitable carrier.
Cats, dogs, ferrets, or other pets are not permitted in public areas, unless they are a registered Guide, Hearing or Assistance Dog.
Pet accommodation options
Pet-friendly cabins
Our pet-friendly cabins are the perfect option if you would like your cat or dog to stay with you. Our cabins are located on the following decks: Luna and Aura on deck 9 and 10 with Victoria, Regina, and Sirena on deck 6 which has easy access to the dog-friendly outdoor area.
All pet-friendly cabins are 4 berths with a sea view, which can accommodate up to a maximum of 2 pets and have the following features:
- En suite bathroom with shower & WC
- Clothes hooks & hangers, desk & mirror
- Fresh linen & towels
- Vinyl flooring
Please bring your own litter box for cats/ferrets.
Our pet-friendly cabins are bookable online and should only be booked if you are travelling with a pet. If there are no pet friendly cabins are available, please do not book a different cabin type, these do not accommodate pets.
£27 per pet, per way, which is in addition to the cabin price.
No fee for registered Guide Dogs.
Dog-friendly kennels (Aura & Luna Seaways only)
Kennels are provided onboard, and you do not need to bring your own.
Kennels are heated but we do not supply bedding, so you must bring this with you.
We also encourage you to bring; water bowls, food, treats and their favourite toys so your dog feels right at home.
Our kennels have easy access to the dog-friendly outdoor area and are located on the following decks:
- Aura Seaways: Deck 10
- Luna Seaways: Deck 10
Kennel dimensions: 74cm (H) x 79cm (W) x 116cm (D)
To visit your dog throughout the sailing please use the key card you are provided with at check in.
£27 per dog, per way.
Outdoor areas
Onboard we provide a dog-friendly exercise deck, which is the perfect space for your furry friend to stretch their legs & take a bathroom break. There is also a seating area for the humans too. This outside area is located near to the pet-friendly cabins, so it’s super convenient and easy to access. Please ensure to always clean up after your dog.
Public areas
When walking to and from your vehicle, cabin, or dog-friendly exercise deck your dog must be kept close to you and on a lead. We advise cats, ferrets and other pets are always transported in a suitable carrier.
Cats, dogs, ferrets, or other pets are not permitted in public areas, unless they are a registered Guide, Hearing or Assistance Dog.
Pet accommodation options
Pet-friendly cabins (cats & dogs only)
Our pet-friendly cabins are the perfect option if you would like your pet to stay with you. Our cabins are located on the following decks: Pearl Seaways: deck 6 & Crown Seaways: deck 5 which has easy access to the dog-friendly outdoor area.
All pet-friendly cabins are 4 berths with a sea view, which can accommodate up to a maximum of 2 pets and have the following features:
- En suite bathroom with shower & WC
- Clothes hooks & hangers, desk & mirror
- Fresh linen & towels
- Vinyl flooring
Please bring your own litter box for cats/ferrets.
Our pet-friendly cabins are bookable online and should only be booked if you are travelling with a pet. If there are no pet friendly cabins are available, please do not book a different cabin type, these do not accommodate pets.
£45 per pet, per way, which is in addition to the cabin price.
No fee for registered Guide Dogs.