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Topic: Cunard unleashes 'Pets on Deck' program

bulbousbow
First Class Passenger
Member # 4440

posted 02-15-2006 09:37 AM

quote:
Cunard unleashes new pet perks
February 15, 2006
Recognizing what it calls a growing trend of traveling with pets, Cunard Line enhanced its ‘Pets on Deck’ program, including adding services and amenities such as fresh-baked biscuits at turn-down, a choice of beds and blankets, and even a QM2-logo coat.
Queen Mary 2's kennel program is overseen by a full-time kennel master who takes care of feeding, walking and cleaning the ship's 12 kennels.
As part of the enhanced program, dogs and cats also receive a complimentary gift pack featuring a QM2-logo coat, Frisbee, name tag, food dish and scoop; a complimentary portrait with pet owners; a crossing certificate and personalized cruise card. Other pet perks include an assortment of toys, cat posts and scratchers, and a selection of top-brand premium pet foods.
The kennels and adjacent indoor and outdoor walking areas are open throughout the day. Kennel reservations may be made at time of booking; the fee ranges from $300 to $500.
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Linerrich
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posted 02-15-2006 10:31 AM

More details here:

http://princess.dynamicmessenger.com/pr/?4ERQtM9MP4XuQxoT2xe.LZeDpO4

Rich

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Cambodge
First Class Passenger
Member # 906

posted 02-15-2006 10:46 AM

Good for them. Smart move. It should lure additonal travelers.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 02-15-2006 11:55 AM

It's not April the 1st yet, is it?

I did not get a fresh-baked biscuit at turn-down, a choice of beds and blankets, and a QM2-logo coat.

It is certainly a 'dogs life'!

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 02-15-2006 12:36 PM

Took actually quite long until a cruise line came up with such a service.

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Amerikanis
First Class Passenger
Member # 1835

posted 02-15-2006 01:43 PM

Very interesting!

I had 2 Cruises on Cunards Crown Dynasty in 1994, an good Experience.

Starting Ft. Lauderdale and go to Acapulco, the second was from Acapulco to Ft. Lauderdale with some other Ports.

At that Time without my Rottweiler "Zeus".

Now, Zeus is dead, but i have an young Rottweiler Dog at the Moment, "Tyson".

I should ask him, if he would like to do an Cruise with my Wife and me.

This is an very good Idea of Cunard, cruising with the most beloved Person.

An Dog is the best Friend, i prefer him before any Humans.

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 02-15-2006 02:00 PM

I am not quite sure what is any different? QM2 already carries pets across the Atlantic, and that is all they are advertising afaics. It doesn't say they will permit cruises, only mentions crossing. I personally do not wish to see pets aboard cruising, that is selfishness on behalf of the owners imo. Travelling across the Atlantic is a different matter, it's better than flying for the animals.

Pam

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Amerikanis
First Class Passenger
Member # 1835

posted 02-15-2006 02:11 PM

Of course, cruising is better for Peds than flying, because they are in the Airplane's Freight Room in an little Box.

But i do not Cruise with my Dog, he has an Place in the Animals Home in Dachau, near to Munich, from there i get him, and so he goes for some Days or Weeks back to his former Home and the People, who treat him there, before i took him.

On Holidays with our Car, made in Hotels, we take the Dog with us.

A lot of Hotels in Austria accept Dogs in the Room, when we make Holiday in the Mountains.

I prefer Austria, since i was a Child of 5 or 6, at that Time together with my Parents and my Brother.

Now together with my Wife and the Dog.

I do not go to Austria in Winter, because we make no Winter-Sports, but in Spring, Summer and Autumn it is our favourite Destination for Holiday in the Alps.

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Ernst
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posted 02-15-2006 02:23 PM

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bulbousbow
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posted 02-17-2006 02:46 AM

Who is taking who for a walk? Lucky pooch.

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Amerikanis
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Member # 1835

posted 02-17-2006 03:15 AM

The Boss is walking in Front, his Employee follows him.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 02-17-2006 12:06 PM

Am I right in thinking the QM2 has just two of those 'bellboys' which they only role out for photocalls?

I saw Rod Stewart and his wife boarding the QM2 and two bellboys carried their hand luggage. No one carried mine.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 02-17-2006 04:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
[...]
I saw Rod Stewart and his wife boarding the QM2 and two bellboys carried their hand luggage. No one carried mine.

This is strange. Isn`t this the usual procedure on nearly any ship? (I remeber that I usually have to hinder them to take all things I carry with me (do not even think about touching my camera )- also when I have been aboard QE2 or other 'Cunard' vessels)

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 02-17-2006 04:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
This is strange. Isn`t this the usual procedure on nearly any ship? )

Yes, on even the budget cruise lines, usually there are cabin stewards to greet embarking passengers and take them to their rooms.

On my 3 sailings aboard QM2, however, I always remarked that boarding guests are left to find their way to their rooms, with no one to even direct them! Strange.

Rich

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 02-17-2006 05:22 PM

If you want to be escorted to your cabin on QM2, all you have to do is ask. Staff are usually lined up when you board and will escort you if requested. I saw a few elderly women ask and the staff where very helpful taking hand baggage etc. Some passengers don't want the added service and choose to find their suite/cabin on their own.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 02-17-2006 05:39 PM

It is a BIG difference between being asked or having to ask for something.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 02-17-2006 07:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
It is a BIG difference between being asked or having to ask for something.

I don't understand?

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 02-17-2006 07:30 PM

Being asked even if you - to stay with this example - do not need asisstance with your bags is a friendy gesture and you feel looked after. Also, someone who is able to carry the bag might never have the idea to ask for assistance but might still accept such an offer (and like the service) - this 'detail' is the difference between good and bad service.

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lasuvidaboy
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Member # 4527

posted 02-17-2006 07:54 PM

I was just joking, I know what you meant. The funny this is that on all the cruises I have been on in the last 10-15 years, I don't think anyone has offered to take my hand held bag(s). I have been asked if I knew how to get to my cabin, but no one has offered to carry my bags. Now that I think about it, the bag boy at the grocery store offers to take my groceries (no matter if I have two or three items) out to my car and does not expect a tip!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 02-17-2006 08:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
The funny this is that on all the cruises I have been on in the last 10-15 years, I don't think anyone has offered to take my hand held bag(s).

Me too! It is particularly unlikely on a mega-ship.

I wonder which lines Ernst gets this service.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 02-17-2006 08:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
I wonder which lines Ernst gets this service.

Possibly on the Costa Lines' long departed 'Andrea C'

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 02-17-2006 08:38 PM

I may assure you - having been the younges passenger aboard the Italian Andrea C. I got first class treatment.

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bulbousbow
First Class Passenger
Member # 4440

posted 02-18-2006 07:38 PM

quote:
Ernst wrote:
...(do not even think about touching my camera )...

I agree.

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