Yes, Biosecurity Tasmania requires owners and importers of dogs to declare that their dogs have been treated for hydatid tapeworm and checked for ticks.
We recommend you bring bedding and familiar comfort items such as toys. It is recommended that your pet is well exercised prior to boarding, and not given any solid food just prior to sailing. Your small pet and its carrier will be inspected by Biosecurity officers at point of entry into the state. Please ensure these items are not inside your small pet’s carrier upon arrival into the state. Tasmania has strict rules about bringing any plant, fruit or vegetable material into Tasmania. We recommend shredded newspaper as a supplement for hay as bedding for the journey. Please ensure your small pet travels with enough food and water to sustain him for his journey.
** There are restrictions on bringing fodder (hay) into Tasmania as food or bedding for your rabbit or guinea pig. Smaller animals such as rabbits **, guinea pigs **, ferrets, birds or chickens should be carried in their own carrier and then placed into a kennel. One kennel must be booked per pet unless the animal is a mother with pups or kittens. Please bring bedding for the kennel and if your pet has any other requirements please advise our crew at the time of boarding.įor safety reasons, passengers are not permitted to access the vehicle decks to visit pets while at sea. Fresh water is supplied and pets are checked regularly throughout the sailing.īedding is not provided. Our kennels are located on ventilated decks. You can add one to your booking via My Booking. If you are travelling with a pet we strongly recommend booking a kennel. To view details about the conditions of travelling with animals on board please refer to the Conditions of Carriage - Special Conditions B: Animals. Please watch our Travelling with pets video to ensure both you and your pet board safely.įurther information about travelling with pets can be found below. For more information please call our Customer Contact Centre team on 1800 634 906. This request will be approved in advance and a crew member will escort you to the kennel area to attend to your pet at the required times. If your pet requires special assistance throughout the sailing, please provide a valid veterinary certificate, at least 24 hours prior to travel, indicating that your pet requires assistance during the voyage due to a pre-determined condition. If your pet has any special requirements please advise our crew at the time of boarding. Please note, bedding is not provided so we recommend that you bring your own bedding and comfort items to ensure that your pet is comfortable throughout the journey. A Pet Attendant is available on Deck 5 during boarding to assist passengers with the assignment of an appropriate sized kennel.įor safety reasons, passenger access to the kennels is not permitted whilst sailing however regular checks are carried out and fresh water is supplied throughout the sailing. At each kennel location, there are a combination of both large and small kennels. Our kennels are located on ventilated decks (Deck 3 and Deck 5).
One of the benefits of travelling with Spirit of Tasmania is the ability to take your furry companions with you.
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