Queen Mary 2 cruise ship gets pet-friendly makeover
If you’re someone who’s ever bemoaned the fact you couldn’t bring Fido or Felix along on your luxury cruise around the world, we have some very good news for you.
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 has undergone an extensive $132 million remodelling project, and it’s not just two-legged passengers who look set to reap the rewards.
The cruise liner has been outfitted with 24 spacious onboard kennels as part of the refurbishments, making it the only long-distance passenger vessel to house pets.
The new kennels were unveiled in an opening ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, and as you can see from the gallery above the cutting of the ribbon was quite an event!
Some of the internet’s most popular pet sensations were on hand to cut the red ribbon Chloe the Mini Frenchie, Wally the Welsh Corgi and Ella Bean the Yorkshire mix.
Hilary Sloan, owner of Ella Bean said, “I grew up going on cruises with my grandparents and taking a dog on a cruise would be the most fun ever. Traveling with pets is becoming more and more the norm. This is a fun and unique way to bring them on trips.”
What’s your take on this new development? Do you think it’s a good thing that cruise lines are catering for pets, or are they not appropriate on a cruise?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
Image credit: Twitter / RMSQueenMary2
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