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A yacht charter can be an incredible experience for your whole family, including your pet. With some advanced planning and expert advice, many pets can accompany you on a yachting holiday of a lifetime. But it’s important to know a few things before you make the trip, to ensure your pet has an enjoyable and stress-free experience aboard the yacht.
First, ensure your pet is up to date with all vaccinations, including the rabies vaccine. You’ll also want to make sure your dog is micro-chipped and has a collar with an up-to-date identification tag. This is especially important if you plan on visiting islands where local laws may prohibit dogs or restrict their activity on land. Before leaving home, check the entry requirements for each island you intend to visit. These will vary, and if you plan on going ashore, you’ll likely need to provide a pet import permit, veterinary health certificate, parasite treatment forms, and rabies titer tests administered well in advance of your voyage.
Another consideration is grooming and hydration. Keep a few water bowls around the yacht rental France so your pet can stay hydrated, and consider bringing a collapsible travel water bottle for day excursions. If your dog tends to get motion sick, try synchronising meal times with the cruising speed to avoid overfeeding them and making them even more prone to seasickness. And remember that shorter fur is less likely to pick up sand and salt from the deck, so hit up your groomer for a puppy cut before you set sail.
Are pets allowed on your yacht rental France?
If you’re unsure whether your yacht rental will allow pets, it’s best to ask your yacht broker at the outset. They will have a wealth of information about the yachts and their crews, so they’ll be able to give you an idea of which options might be suitable. They’ll also be able to check with the yacht’s owner and advise you of any restrictions.
Some boat charter have strict rules on the number of pets allowed onboard, but if you have the right equipment and training, your pet can be welcome aboard. Ziggy the pooch pictured above, aboard Mondomarine superyacht Bina with her owners Captain Archer and Chef Antonio Koludrovic, is a frequent sundeck guest thanks to his love for vegan cuisine and plenty of attention from the crew.
Having the right equipment will make your dog comfortable aboard a yacht, but even with all this preparation, not all dogs are suited to life at sea. If your dog is not used to movement or restricted spaces, take her on a shakedown cruise before your trip and observe their behaviour closely. This will help them to get their sea legs before committing to a full-on sailing adventure. If you do find that your dog does not take to the water, a few short sailing trips with their favourite toy or blanket will usually make them feel at home again.