Alternative Travel from US to DR with a Dog

Member since 21 March 2018

jmdconsultActive member22 June 2018 16:00:01

Hey guys,

I have heard the horrific stories of dogs dying on airplanes and since my DR adventure will begin sometime during the last week of July, I wanted to get your thoughts on the possibility of traveling from Florida by ship or privately owned yacht.

Has anyone here ever traveled from Florida to DR by sea?聽 What was your experience?聽 What type of vessel provided you transport?聽 And where would be the best place to look for a private boat owner (who may already have plans to travel to DR) to hitch a ride?聽 If you happen to know anyone who might be interested in taking on a passenger in late July, please let me know.

Thanks in advance!

Sincerely,

Jeff

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert22 June 2018 16:15:33

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And I assume the dog is too big to go as carry on.,....

Do cruise ships allow dogs???

jmdconsult Active member

Member since 21 March 2018

jmdconsultActive member22 June 2018 16:40:46

Hey Planner,

Yes, my dog, although still a puppy (5 months old) is 40 pounds.聽 Most of the airlines have limits of 20 pounds to carry on the plane unfortunately.聽 I've been looking at some cruise ships as well but the cost, in most cases, is significantly more than a plane.

Jeff

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plannerDominican Republic Expert22 June 2018 16:50:36

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Wow so that won't work. Sorry its the only idea I had. Hopefully someone else thinks of something!

the tinker40 ViP

Member since 29 June 2017

the tinker40ViP22 June 2018 17:55:39

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Offer your services as a free crew for the trip. Cook, stock the fridge, turn the winches, clean bilges, night watch, anything,聽 including paying your way. A bit early or those looking to pass the hurricane season, but you never know. I wish you well & a safe passage however way you get here. Welcome to the island.

jmdconsult Active member

Member since 21 March 2018

jmdconsultActive member22 June 2018 18:20:06

Hey Tinker!

I've already signed up for "Findacrew.net" so I'm definitely game for working and paying my own way.聽 If you know of any other specific options I could contact directly, I'd be happy to hear about them.聽 Looking forward to getting together in the near future my friend!

Jeff

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the tinker40ViP22 June 2018 21:57:28

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I'll keep scratching the aging brain pan for ya.

Meryssosa6 Member

Member since 23 June 2018

Meryssosa6Member23 June 2018 18:37:43

There is hotel for dog in the city,santo domingo they will charge you per day. And is not a good idea for travel most of the places and hotels here do not allowed pets

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert23 June 2018 19:36:01

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Not sure you actually read the question that was asked!

hispire1 Active member

Member since 04 June 2017

hispire1Active member03 July 2018 12:18:55

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There's a site for finding air transport for your dog - - they can help you with flying your dog.

Albert9111 Member

Member since 13 May 2018

Albert9111Member09 July 2018 02:40:20

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Amerijet is a climate controled cargo airline that will ship your dog to DR either to santiago or santo domingo, i used them to bring my 45 lb border collie to the us now i will fly him back this summer