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Can you bring a dog on the Scandlines ferry to Germany?

Pets are welcome with a few rules.

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Short answer

Yes, you can bring a dog or a cat on Scandlines ferries. On board pets may be in all areas without carpets, but must keep at least 2 m away from buffets and similar areas. They must be on a leash or in a closed cage, basket or similar. A dog may stay in the car during the crossing, but you cannot go down to visit it while the ferry sails.

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Why

  1. Leash or closed carrier on board.
  2. No pets in carpeted areas or near buffets.
  3. Dogs and cats need an EU pet passport with rabies vaccination.

Details

There is no dog toilet on board, but you can borrow a water bowl at Scandlines FoodXpress.

Tip

Walk the dog in the port before you drive on, since there is nowhere for it to go during the crossing.

What may differ

Rules for pets entering Germany can change, so check the pet passport and vaccination before the trip.

Common misconception

A dog has to stay in the car for the whole crossing.

What actually happens

A dog may come up on deck on a leash; staying in the car is an option, not a rule.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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