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One of the Most Unusual Jobs at Sea? Looking After 24 Cats and Dogs
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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 maintains a unique market position as the sole cruise vessel providing onboard kennel facilities for transatlantic pet transport. This specialized service allows executive travelers to relocate or travel with domestic animals via sea rather than air freight.
- 01Cunard operates the only maritime kennel service currently available on a global cruise line
- 02Onboard facilities accommodate up to twenty-four cats and dogs during transatlantic crossings
- 03Specialized staff manage animal welfare to facilitate pet travel alongside their owners
- 04The service provides a unique logistical alternative to traditional international air pet transport
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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is the only cruise ship in the world with a kennel on board, where pets can travel across the Atlantic with their owners.