Brittany
Ferries are the ferry operator for the Western Channel. The
ideal choice for holidaymakers heading for Brittany, Normandy,
the Atlantic coastline of France and further a field to Spain
and Portugal. Now with addition of "fast ferry" services
travelling times have been great reduced and this will be welcome
news for pet owners. Poole/Cherbourg is now
just 2¼ hours away, Portsmouth/Cherbourg is only 3 hours
and Portsmouth/Caen is a swift 3 ¾ hours.
When using
the traditional ferries, it's worth bearing in mind that night
crossings fall in line with your pets normal sleep pattern,
so as long as you have a docile dog or a cuddly cat, these longer
crossings should not prove to be any problem at all.
For travellers
to Spain the new Pont Aven now crosses from Plymouth to Santander
in record time of only 18 hours. Dogs have their own specially
created kennel accommodation, and owners are allowed to visit
and exercise their dogs whenever they wish. Please click on
the link below to see some picture of these excellent kennels.
Just bear in mind that they are made of very solid stainless
steel, so we recommend that you take some bedding for your dog's
comfort. There are only two sailings a week in each direction
and obviously a limited number of kennels, so early booking
is recommended. We are building up an excellent network of vets
in Spain, especially in Santander, which is a lovely city in
which to end your holiday.
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