QM2 More Single Cabins and Kennels !

Cunard’s QM2 will go into dry dock next year and she will have additional cabins added for single passengers and also more balcony’s, and more quests wanting to take their pets on board they are adding an additional 10 kennels,

Great news for solo travellers as the demand rises for these cabins they are adding 15 new cabins which is great news as more affordable travel for passengers travelling on their own and not having to pay double fares,

30 additional Britannia Club Balcony cabins. These rooms, which range from 242 to 248 square feet, allow their occupants to dine whenever they like in the Britannia Club Restaurant, a special section of the main Britannia dining room. This area will be expanded during the refurb

QM2 is the only cruise line to take pets on board and this is becoming more and more demanding and the space at the moment is only for 12 kennels and the waiting list is huge so they are adding a further 10 kennels this includes enhancement of the owners lounge, a new inside play area and a larger outside walking area.

Taking your pets on QM2 is not cheap the costs are as follows,

Upper kennel $800*
Lower kennel $1000*
Cat in upper kennel $1000* (This is two upper kennels, one kennel is for the litter box)
2nd pet in same kennel $500*

They do have some restrictions on what animals they will take on board

Due to their size, we cannot accommodate the following breeds: Afghan, Curly Coated Retriever, Bloodhound, Gordon Setter, Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound), Great Dane, Briard, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Mastiff, Deerhound, New Foundland, Doberman, Pyrenees, St. Bernard, Saluki, Weimaraner, Bull Mastiff and Malamute.

If the dog is “small for their breed”, Cunard kennels need to have exact measurements to ensure the dog will fit. The dog from the head to the floor and hind quarters must be less than 36″ high and less than 60″ long.

Dogs Prohibited by the UK Pet Travel Scheme:
Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Braziliero
or any mix of breed which includes these breeds.
These dogs are considered fighting dogs and illegal in the UK.

You must book at least a year in advance to avoid disappointment,