QM2 With pooch
Apr 8th 2009 | 3:46 am
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QM2 With pooch
Hey everybody,
Has anyone done the QM2 crossing with their pooch? What was it like? Also what dog documentation did you need for entering New York?
Supergirly
Has anyone done the QM2 crossing with their pooch? What was it like? Also what dog documentation did you need for entering New York?
Supergirly
Apr 8th 2009 | 4:33 am
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Re: QM2 With pooch
Can't help with the pooch (beyond hearing that the kennel arrangements were good) but the voyage was just great and a really nice way to emigrate (I'm a sucker for the bygone era). No luggage restrictions, either!
Enjoy
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Apr 8th 2009 | 5:08 am
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Re: QM2 With pooch
Hi
How long did journey take? Was it from Southampton to New York?
Helen
How long did journey take? Was it from Southampton to New York?
Helen
Apr 8th 2009 | 10:04 am
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Re: QM2 With pooch
Hi Helen,
Yes, Southampton to New York.
Six days and no jetlag, if I recall correctly. If you get the early bird prices it can be very reasonable for a week's all inclusive, certainly less than business/first on scheduled air, and you get the added bonus of ending up on the other side of the Atlantic after a relaxing week of lazy days, fine dining and free entertainment.
Yes, Southampton to New York.
Six days and no jetlag, if I recall correctly. If you get the early bird prices it can be very reasonable for a week's all inclusive, certainly less than business/first on scheduled air, and you get the added bonus of ending up on the other side of the Atlantic after a relaxing week of lazy days, fine dining and free entertainment.
Apr 8th 2009 | 10:20 am
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Re: QM2 With pooch
Excellent. I will look into that. How did you then sort out your PR card etc if you landed in New York?
Helen
Helen
Hi Helen,
Yes, Southampton to New York.
Six days and no jetlag, if I recall correctly. If you get the early bird prices it can be very reasonable for a week's all inclusive, certainly less than business/first on scheduled air, and you get the added bonus of ending up on the other side of the Atlantic after a relaxing week of lazy days, fine dining and free entertainment.
Yes, Southampton to New York.
Six days and no jetlag, if I recall correctly. If you get the early bird prices it can be very reasonable for a week's all inclusive, certainly less than business/first on scheduled air, and you get the added bonus of ending up on the other side of the Atlantic after a relaxing week of lazy days, fine dining and free entertainment.
Apr 8th 2009 | 10:22 am
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Re: QM2 With pooch
Hi Helen,
Yes, Southampton to New York.
Six days and no jetlag, if I recall correctly. If you get the early bird prices it can be very reasonable for a week's all inclusive, certainly less than business/first on scheduled air, and you get the added bonus of ending up on the other side of the Atlantic after a relaxing week of lazy days, fine dining and free entertainment.
Yes, Southampton to New York.
Six days and no jetlag, if I recall correctly. If you get the early bird prices it can be very reasonable for a week's all inclusive, certainly less than business/first on scheduled air, and you get the added bonus of ending up on the other side of the Atlantic after a relaxing week of lazy days, fine dining and free entertainment.
It's not really much more than flying. (OK it is, but so what?
)
Apr 8th 2009 | 6:25 pm
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Excellent. I will look into that. How did you then sort out your PR card etc if you landed in New York?
I've never done it, but I'm seriously considering going that way (or rather the opposite way) when I finally return to Europe in a few years. It's not really much more than flying. (OK it is, but so what? )
Apr 9th 2009 | 5:45 am
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Re: QM2 With pooch
I took the crossing from Southampton to New York back in August. I didn't have a dog but a cat and she was boarded with 8 other dogs! The kennel accommodation is good - there is a seperate room where you can sit with your pet and get some time out from the other pets. Our Kennel Master was Dale and looked after the pets (even braving high winds one day to get to the top deck).
Not sure what dogs need but our cat had rabbie shots and a blood test 12 weeks before travelling. I knew we didn't need to have the EU pet passport but my vet was being funny and wouldn't issue a fit to travel certificate unless we had it even though we had no intention of bringing our cat back to the UK so reluctently went with the EU pet passport.
On arrival at Brooklyn the border agency staff were also friendly and took one look at the cat and the passport and stamped it. Very different attitude compared to the US Airport security staff (perhaps they are warned to be nice to the jolly English folk departing from the QM2)...
I had no return journey booked but I did book an onward flight with Porter (I had no desire to use it but was just to show I was not planning on staying in the States) I told them I am on transit to Canada - no further questions asked and they stamped my passport. We collected our hire car and drove upstate towards Niagara Fall - On arrival at the border the Canadian border agency were very friendly and I was welcomed to Canada with a smile. Completed my landing and that was it.
The Cunard experience is second to none and highly recommended.
Not sure what dogs need but our cat had rabbie shots and a blood test 12 weeks before travelling. I knew we didn't need to have the EU pet passport but my vet was being funny and wouldn't issue a fit to travel certificate unless we had it even though we had no intention of bringing our cat back to the UK so reluctently went with the EU pet passport.
On arrival at Brooklyn the border agency staff were also friendly and took one look at the cat and the passport and stamped it. Very different attitude compared to the US Airport security staff (perhaps they are warned to be nice to the jolly English folk departing from the QM2)...
I had no return journey booked but I did book an onward flight with Porter (I had no desire to use it but was just to show I was not planning on staying in the States) I told them I am on transit to Canada - no further questions asked and they stamped my passport. We collected our hire car and drove upstate towards Niagara Fall - On arrival at the border the Canadian border agency were very friendly and I was welcomed to Canada with a smile. Completed my landing and that was it.
The Cunard experience is second to none and highly recommended.
Apr 9th 2009 | 6:17 am
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Re: QM2 With pooch
I took the crossing from Southampton to New York back in August. I didn't have a dog but a cat and she was boarded with 8 other dogs! The kennel accommodation is good - there is a seperate room where you can sit with your pet and get some time out from the other pets. Our Kennel Master was Dale and looked after the pets (even braving high winds one day to get to the top deck).
Not sure what dogs need but our cat had rabbie shots and a blood test 12 weeks before travelling. I knew we didn't need to have the EU pet passport but my vet was being funny and wouldn't issue a fit to travel certificate unless we had it even though we had no intention of bringing our cat back to the UK so reluctently went with the EU pet passport.
On arrival at Brooklyn the border agency staff were also friendly and took one look at the cat and the passport and stamped it. Very different attitude compared to the US Airport security staff (perhaps they are warned to be nice to the jolly English folk departing from the QM2)...
I had no return journey booked but I did book an onward flight with Porter (I had no desire to use it but was just to show I was not planning on staying in the States) I told them I am on transit to Canada - no further questions asked and they stamped my passport. We collected our hire car and drove upstate towards Niagara Fall - On arrival at the border the Canadian border agency were very friendly and I was welcomed to Canada with a smile. Completed my landing and that was it.
The Cunard experience is second to none and highly recommended.
Not sure what dogs need but our cat had rabbie shots and a blood test 12 weeks before travelling. I knew we didn't need to have the EU pet passport but my vet was being funny and wouldn't issue a fit to travel certificate unless we had it even though we had no intention of bringing our cat back to the UK so reluctently went with the EU pet passport.
On arrival at Brooklyn the border agency staff were also friendly and took one look at the cat and the passport and stamped it. Very different attitude compared to the US Airport security staff (perhaps they are warned to be nice to the jolly English folk departing from the QM2)...
I had no return journey booked but I did book an onward flight with Porter (I had no desire to use it but was just to show I was not planning on staying in the States) I told them I am on transit to Canada - no further questions asked and they stamped my passport. We collected our hire car and drove upstate towards Niagara Fall - On arrival at the border the Canadian border agency were very friendly and I was welcomed to Canada with a smile. Completed my landing and that was it.
The Cunard experience is second to none and highly recommended.
Apr 9th 2009 | 8:24 pm
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Re: QM2 With pooch
I took the crossing from Southampton to New York back in August. I didn't have a dog but a cat and she was boarded with 8 other dogs! The kennel accommodation is good - there is a seperate room where you can sit with your pet and get some time out from the other pets. Our Kennel Master was Dale and looked after the pets (even braving high winds one day to get to the top deck).
Not sure what dogs need but our cat had rabbie shots and a blood test 12 weeks before travelling. I knew we didn't need to have the EU pet passport but my vet was being funny and wouldn't issue a fit to travel certificate unless we had it even though we had no intention of bringing our cat back to the UK so reluctently went with the EU pet passport.
On arrival at Brooklyn the border agency staff were also friendly and took one look at the cat and the passport and stamped it. Very different attitude compared to the US Airport security staff (perhaps they are warned to be nice to the jolly English folk departing from the QM2)...
I had no return journey booked but I did book an onward flight with Porter (I had no desire to use it but was just to show I was not planning on staying in the States) I told them I am on transit to Canada - no further questions asked and they stamped my passport. We collected our hire car and drove upstate towards Niagara Fall - On arrival at the border the Canadian border agency were very friendly and I was welcomed to Canada with a smile. Completed my landing and that was it.
The Cunard experience is second to none and highly recommended.
Not sure what dogs need but our cat had rabbie shots and a blood test 12 weeks before travelling. I knew we didn't need to have the EU pet passport but my vet was being funny and wouldn't issue a fit to travel certificate unless we had it even though we had no intention of bringing our cat back to the UK so reluctently went with the EU pet passport.
On arrival at Brooklyn the border agency staff were also friendly and took one look at the cat and the passport and stamped it. Very different attitude compared to the US Airport security staff (perhaps they are warned to be nice to the jolly English folk departing from the QM2)...
I had no return journey booked but I did book an onward flight with Porter (I had no desire to use it but was just to show I was not planning on staying in the States) I told them I am on transit to Canada - no further questions asked and they stamped my passport. We collected our hire car and drove upstate towards Niagara Fall - On arrival at the border the Canadian border agency were very friendly and I was welcomed to Canada with a smile. Completed my landing and that was it.
The Cunard experience is second to none and highly recommended.
Sorry about all the questions but really trying to reassure my husband that this is do-able!
Apr 9th 2009 | 10:50 pm
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Re: QM2 With pooch
How long did it take you to drive to Niagara Falls? We have to go by QM2 as we have a pug and no airline will fly her, but my husband is really iffy about the drive to Canada. Was your hire car there ready for you when you got off the boat and what was driving like from New York.
Sorry about all the questions but really trying to reassure my husband that this is do-able!
Sorry about all the questions but really trying to reassure my husband that this is do-able!
Apr 9th 2009 | 11:34 pm
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Re: QM2 With pooch
didn't come over by boat, but did go on holiday to new york a few years ago, and drive up to niagra. as i remember, it took us about 2 days, but that was taking a scenic route past other things we wanted to see. driving in new york was a bit scary, but not too bad once you got on to the main road you were taking (north to albany if i remember rightly).
Apr 9th 2009 | 11:47 pm
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Re: QM2 With pooch
Great to read the posts guys, This is what I really want to do, Want to have landed and get everything stamped then when I'm ready to move, do the QM2to NY and make the Journey upto to Canada a holiday stopping off a few places on the way with the dogs, Wasnt really sure it would be possible to do but reading all the posts over the last few days it's looking good 
Just a bit worried the dogs would get used to a turn down service and nightly gourmet biscuit before bed they would get on the QM2.
Just a bit worried the dogs would get used to a turn down service and nightly gourmet biscuit before bed they would get on the QM2.
Apr 10th 2009 | 5:35 pm
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Apr 10th 2009 | 10:20 pm
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