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His owner was Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. I hope I'm not breaking any rules in doing so (sure it will be edited if I am) I'm going to put a link to a full description of the whole incident on my personal blog. We were very worried about taking our beloved spaniel on the ferry especially after reading the reviews.We did not have to muzzle him and the cages were inside on the car deck. We used the Barcelona to Palma ferry as we are holidaying with our dog. The staff had no idea when we were actually going to depart. Thanks in advance. It is a fact of life in Mallorca that dogs mean absolutely nothing to society and we will not change it. Did not try the food but the ferry ( Sicilia) had a big cafeteria with comfortable seating. Asturias & Cantabria; these two northern regions share Green Spains most picturesque mountains, the Picos de Euro Self catering holiday accommodation in Spains beautiful, traditional north. Unfortunately the Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was in the car behind Of course, its not as simple as booking our pets a flight and asking them whether they would like extra legroom or not! Good luck to us all. the heat in the garages in July/August? On boarding we were forced, despite our protestations that we wanted to use the outside kennels, into the hold kennels. A very rude man shouted at us -we didnt understand what he was saying about how to park.We then went to our cabin.

I always gave my dogs a prescribed by the vet tablet to keep them relaxed and we all travelled without any consequences. No delays. They may also travel with a valid 3-year vaccination, but only if it has been administered within the last 12 months, be sure to check your pets records with your vet! Once you board with your car, you are not allowed to back the car out again, (and disturb all the other cars), you will have leave your car and arrange for some one to pick it up at the other end, plus we still had to travel one way or another and I don't like the idea of putting them in a cage on a tarmac full of noise waiting for a flight. Expat Forum For People Moving Overseas And Living Abroad.

use the Acciona, (Transmeditteranean) ferry. There are some universal rules, which apply to the USA, Canada and UK (as well as other EU countries). To enter Spain from the US, Canada or UK all dogs must have been vaccinated against Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, DHLPP, Bordetella and Distemper. There have been many, many times where We arrived on the 7AM Barcelona-Palma ferry with our 2 Which ferry company did you use and how was your experience? Mallorcas Most Dangerous Small and Furry Insect. they were dying of hypothermia, (cold) and it was mandatory to put them in the Hoping for the best, my first ferry with Balearia was good. The ferry started moving at exactly 10:15 AM and we arrived at Barcelona port at 6:20 PM. Would you recommend it? Regarding outdoor spaces, this beautiful holiday villa to rent in Mallorca has a large terrace that communicates both houses. Happy travels to all!!!!! I can only find one paragraph that states the pets stay in a designated area. They pose no threat of disease, over-populating or contaminating Mallorca- so please, if you ever see one, leave some food, some water and leave them in peace! Ferries to Balearic Islands (Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza), Canary Islands and North Africa, http://www.forum.puertopollensa.com/miscellaneous/9187-driving-mallorca-dog.html, Driving to Mallorca - with a dog .. - Pollensa Forum, Driving back from Mallorca - still with the dog - Pollensa Forum, Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU, Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK, Dubai Expat Forum for Expats Living in Dubai, France Expat Forum for Expats Living in France, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Regrettably we had to change our plans for our trip to Mallorca. Affordable Mallorca never captures or stores your personal details. European Commissions Regulations on Travel. Will children like it? We paid hundreds of pounds for this trip but as it was on the bucket list and we had seen a photo of the luxurious cabin on the website we thought it would be worth it.Arriving in Barcelona to board the ferry, Martin I Soller, was challenging. However, coming home every night to a familiar furry face, constant cuddles and kisses and endless love certainly makes it a little easier! Plaa Artesania, 1, 07002 Palma de Mallorca. The only staff i would employ were the staff in the cafeteria who were pleasant. I would be most grateful to hear from anyone who has taken their dog from the mainland to Mallorca by ferry. Green, celtic Galicia, exquisite sea and Cantabria for Children Thank you everyone for putting all this on Angloinfo. Currently the only airline offering this service from the UK to Mallorca is Thomas Cook. | E: info@rusticaltravel.com.

poppielin - thanks for coming back to this thread. We travel 2 or 3 times per year and have NEVER been outside. Alas, our furry friends have a far more rigorous process to follow, which varies depending on which country you are travelling from. Could you make any suggestions? Our previous experience had been a return trip by car from Denia to Ibiza two years ago and although we werent impressed it was a short crossing and bearable. Cats Protection Pollensa do a fantastic job of monitoring colonies across the island, rescuing, adopting and rehoming cats who have found themselves at rock bottom, due to no fault of their own. Hope this helps and is a message to all animal owners how You walk your dog from your car to the reception desk (on a lead) - just 2 flights of stairs easily navigated. Good luck in reporting them, please let us all know if you have a response or need signatures to get something done. been told off when I have had them around on decks. This holiday home is divided into two independent houses which are communicated by the hall and the terrace. It breaks my heart that animals are treated so badly, especially my beloved pets. Especially "Jilly's" hillarious account of the journey!! Most airlines still only permit pets to travel in the hold, which means they require certain containers to allow for a safe flight. Regards. If you have a little dog, I would smuggle it onboard in a bag. read more. My experience with the Balearia The bigger the boat the better the conditions, the smaller boats have cages on the car decks and you are allowed to go down at a designated time to see if your pet is ok. Please all of you remember my first posting that a dog died due to overheating, (or perhaps fumes) in a car below decks and it was very distressing, it was also a cold night outside. Spain. The current uncertainty surrounding Brexit has undoubtedly put a few question marks around the area of animal transportation. The container must be made from sturdy plastic (although many airlines now request steel) and the locks on the doors must be spring loaded. It was devastating for him, (and for me) and For the specifics about the NEW legislation for traveling with pets to and from the UK, please check out this direct link to the European Commissions Regulations on Travel. I was lied to at the point of sale and the conditions were, in my opinion, short of anything acceptable for livestock - let alone family pets. addyf7c01ec73454e215fa79ba686615f48e = addyf7c01ec73454e215fa79ba686615f48e + 'rusticaltravel' + '.' + 'com'; Your pet must have a food and water bowl attached to the spring-loaded doors, and you must be able to fill these from the outside (the same as the US and Canada guidelines). Travellers that are not residents of Spain seem to subsidise residents who I think get 70 percent discount. To enter Spain from the US, Canada or UK all cats must have been vaccinated against Calicivirus, FVRCP and Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis. It's all in your preference of travel and what your schedule is. Hoping that the pets are not exposed to the wind & elements.

All pets must have obtained their original rabies certificate (signed by a vet) which proves they have received the vaccination. It was basic, airless and smelt of fish. I had booked a FLEX ticket back in I am so happy to hear about your experience.

It was, simply put, a danger to the pets in there. After this point, it will remain valid for four months, allowing travel between other EU countries. Before traveling you must visit your vet and make sure your animal is healthy. important it is not to leave an animal in the car. Thanks to every one for taking the time out to warn others, after all, we are all dogs lovers. It is vital that your pet receives their chip before they have their rabies injection, and both things must be done no later than 21 days before travel and no sooner than one year before the planned trip. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There must be ventilation on all sides of the container. Pleas, let us know wich ferry were you traveling and day. We have tried complaining and so have lots of people we know but to no avail. My dog just had an operation and is an old lady. Mallorca is full of purrfect companions needing their furever homes! It was nothing like the picture. (I do carry paper towels and pooper-scooper Across the island there is an array of fantastic charities, working hard to improve the lives of neglected or unwanted animals. These chips must be one of the following; ISO Standard 11784/5, or Annex A. Spain also currently accepts the AVID 9 and 10 chips. Its a question every parent asks when planning a holiday. Also it looks like the ferry ride from Denia to Palma is shorter only 5 hrs vs. 8 hrs. Regards. By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies. I rescued my fur baby Ella, just one week after arriving on the island. The information may also be supplied to public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, in accordance with the law. I to have travelled with both companies and agree with michaela. We would like to communicate to the department in charge. Dear Michael, please, we want to send your comment to the customer department. I went to the information desk to complain and the lady was not at all interested.As the ship wasnt full many areas were closed off. Our cabin was clean and comfortable and a surprisingly good shower.All in all not too bad.We think Balearic should consider having a few dog friendly cabins a much less stressful experience for dogs and their owners. Im not sure which company to go with now. Im worried about it and would be very grateful for some advise. Do they ever leave on time? all night when I took my dogs for a walk, never in a million years would I When a new user actively requests that we send details of special offers, or similar. We will not pass on any personal information to any individual or organization not responsible for part of your holiday arrangements. However, if you are like me and have rescued your fur baby, it is quite possible that this hasnt been done. The bigger boats have a special room with cages where you can visit your dog at any time. So there is a choice to eat food. The container must show a LIVE ANIMAL sticker, your pets name and your personal details, as well as a copy of their health certificate. We hope to see you soon on board. I had booked a FLEX ticket back in We recently took the Cecilia Payne ferry from Palma to Denia with our two cats. Travelling from the Canaries to Cadiz, after many reassurances and meny questions to the crew on previous journeys and the call centre I'd been assured we could stay with our three dogs on deck, or at least stay with them on the dog walking decks. This morning we were 30 minutes late and this evening 80 minutes late, which means we will miss our bus and have to take a taxi 25km.

Regards, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. He took their bedding, water and food bowls, bones toys, and he visited them often, took them for walks on the deck ( remember the scooper - and bags ). This tiny device that ensures your pet can be tracked, wherever they wander off to, should be installed during the initial 12-week vaccination period (for kittens and puppies).

Hope to see you soon on board. We are lucky that the proximity of the UK and Spain means that you can travel via car, boat or plane, and still be here relatively quickly - happy days! I don't need info about pet passport, vets, health or anything other than the ferry query, I just want some practical experience of the ferry. All they said is that there is no way around the rules and that the dog has to go in to a kennel or stay in the car? var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; (Not Thanks for your opinion Donovan, And we apopogize for the little delay on your returnig cruise. The garden has a spectacular swimming pool and hammocks to feel at ease. dedicated kennel area which is spotless, the cages are big, (both my dogs fit This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Kayak Dnia "Cova Tallada" + Snorkeling Kayak Jvea "portitxol" + Snorkeling + caves. baleariaferry, Baleria at Balearia, responded to this review. There are a few exceptions to this rule, one being that if your pet is under three months old, they are not required to obtain the vaccination (in Canada and the US). The photos you posted on your blog, I must admit are the best cages I have seen for months, you can imagine the others we have seen, like you said, they are little carry boxes that have seen better days, (like your first photos). Until one has loved an animal, part of ones soul remains unawakened. Also Balearia website could use some serious improvement and be user friendly.

The terminal We used the Barcelona to Palma ferry as we are holidaying with our dog. We dont like spam ourselves and we restrict our own promotional mailings to two typically non-aggressive instances: Otherwise, we never use your personal information for any purpose other than arranging your holiday booking. By Accepting this GDPR statement, you understand your rights in the digital marketplace. As they say, on the slower ferries, you can visit the pet from time to time and I have known them to allow you to walk a dog withing the room, not outside on the deck. Recommended experiences in and around Denia, Boat Tours, Waterskiing & Jetskiing, Water Sports, Boat Rentals. Travelling by car is not really an option for those travelling from outside the EU, and of course you must hop on the ferry (from one of the ports mentioned above) to ensure you arrive in Mallorca! This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Thanks Michaela, that's grand. Everything you need to know in order to have a purrrfect trip, and a seamless journey through pawsport control! Seats was very comfortable as they are the reclining type but looks outdated. This was supposed to be a bucket list journey starting and ending with the ferry to Menorca and two weeks at a villa in between. The air conditioning appeared to be a unit that blew smelly air in from the kitchen. At one point we got lost and got shouted at for ending up in a bar that was closed. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your holiday arrangements such as property managers, keyholder-caretakers and related service providers. workers have told me to walk around the boat on all decks to give them a walk.

The carrier you bring must meet the requirements of each airline, but there are some general rules settled by IATA that everyone has to follow. of hypothermia and in May they are dying of hyperthermia, (heat) can you image It cannot have wheels, and if it does these must be removed before travel. Occasional promotional mailings to former clients that they can opt out of at any time. As a note of interest, last night I was freezing on deck The ferry seems to have been over sold with people having to sit on the floor everywhere. just would not give up). Im moving to Palma with my job so have got no choice but to bring her along. I am so sorry you and your companions went through this and hope you all recover and forget the squalid conditions soon. The places they mention are normally on the upper decks, towards the bow. The most important of them all, the rabies vaccination. You can only visit once every 4 hours and the overheated in the car. The return ferry I took from Ibiza to Denia arrived 30 minutes late, including getting off the ferry and arriving in the terminal building.

If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Ella was found by Cats Protection Pollensa, after being one of ten cats who were shot as part of a vicious attack. It is very reassuring to learn your dog & the other dogs all seemed to be fine in the morning after an overnight trip. Your vet must put a stamp on the animals passport assuring it is healthy to travel.

A non-profit organization Affordable Mallorca supports: BALDEA, a federation of animal protection charities across Mallorca, with a main focus on spaying stray cats and rehoming animals in pounds and, through their political work and educational campaigns, establishing kinder and more responsible ways of dealing with all living beings. Many Thanks MaryDom! var addy_textf7c01ec73454e215fa79ba686615f48e = 'info' + '@' + 'rusticaltravel' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloakf7c01ec73454e215fa79ba686615f48e').innerHTML += ''+addy_textf7c01ec73454e215fa79ba686615f48e+'<\/a>'; Like most businesses these days, we use cookies to track the number of browser visits to our website and help us learn from visitor behaviour. Which ship did you travel?. All rights reserved. This light can blind you!I know this company will do nothing to redress this experience and I think we should get our money back for a cabin that was not as described. You can go and As well as complaints to the relevant maritme authorities. We had to reverse into a queue. or a day time ferry which may make the trip on deck with the dog a little easier. T: (+34) 91 301 30 86. However, it should be noted that these animals will be subject to other tests and vaccinations, and certificates will need to be acquired to prove that they have met these requirements. Thank you so much for any suggestions - Im very thankful. The Acciona fleet has changed and they have added different ferries with different layouts, most of them are unbelievable bad. You do have options to fly ( one hour) to Barcelona but the experience of the ferry was good and provided photo and video opportunities as there are areas to be outside and enjoy the views rather than staying at your seat. Im moving with work to Palma in April this year. I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done it. document.getElementById('cloakf7c01ec73454e215fa79ba686615f48e').innerHTML = '';

T: (+34) 91 301 30 86. However, since the UK is no longer in the Schengen area, UK nationals are subject to the length of stays without a residency visa. out the website, it tells you there). Border Collies this morning. Thanks for your comment Luis. Nearly all the staff were rude and unhelpful. Thanks for your comment. You do have room to put small luggage underneath your seat.Entertainment was definitely lacking as there were 2 flat screens tv showing kids movies. dmg066 (in particular) . thought you might like the return journey story ~ not much dog but plenty of gin! Some boats have horrible cages outside on the These crates must also be made of sturdy plastic, and without wheels, to ensure security during the trip. Let this be a warning to others to be prepared. Although the disease is not transferable to humans, or any other animals, it poses a risk to the cat community and if your pet is likely to roam freely it could cause widespread infection. Everything went as expected, the ferry departed 15 minutes early and took exactly 2 hours from Denia to San Antonio. Its worth noting that beside the Rabies vaccine, there are a few added extras! Now, if youve read this entire article it's probably clear to you, that this isnt the most affordable of procedures (we all know what veterinary bills are like)! Use of this website is subject to our Privacy & Data Protection Policy. What a shock. Thanks Hepa!

The website does contain this information but due to the way webpages is setup it could be somewhat confusing, so I sent an email to customer service with my confirmation plus details of my trip and they responded the following day with the port information. There was no information about breakfast and we were knocked awake before 6 oclock. It needs competition and staff need training to teach them what customer care means.

They dont seem to be strict and I have never And as you suggested we noted one lady who had sneaked her small dog into a cabin.

These crossings were totally different.We researched the outward journey from Barcelona to Menorca carefully. Dear John, we apologize about the experience on board you had. When I received my e-tickets all the details of my ride was noted except for the port that my ferry will leave from. The vaccination must also have been administered at least 21 days before travel, to ensure its in your pets system and working! not pleasant for anyone to witness. Most airlines have adapted their regulations in order to permit pets in their flights, although it is very important to be well informed in advance if you plan to travel with an animal.

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