Vacation with
Pet
Are you planning your next vacation but don’t want to do without your pet? We offer you an adventurous and at the same time relaxed vacation with your pet on our houseboats. In the following, we will speak almost exclusively of dogs, as these are the most frequent companions of our guests. Of course, all other pets are also welcome. We have already welcomed cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and even turtles on board!
Vacation with
Pet
Are you planning your next vacation but don’t want to do without your pet? We offer you an adventurous and at the same time relaxed vacation with your pet on our houseboats. In the following, we will speak almost exclusively of dogs, as these are the most frequent companions of our guests. Of course, all other pets are also welcome. We have already welcomed cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and even turtles on board!
Houseboating with a pet
Good to know
Are houseboats suitable for animals?
Taking your pet on a houseboat? This may seem absurd at first, but why not? Perhaps you doubt that your pet will feel comfortable in a mobile home? In this case we can reassure you, because with our boats you travel at a maximum of 15 km/h, so that your dog, for example, can hold its nose into the wind without any major problems.
The lower speed also means that the noise level from the motor is not too high and does not damage your pet’s ears. Another advantage of a houseboat vacation is that you usually sail close to the shore or even from harbor to harbor – so you can plan your own extensive tours. If you are considering not calling at a port regularly, a dinghy (only bookable from/to Hafendorf Müritz) can help you to go ashore in a relaxed manner.
But why think about all that when you can just relax in a hotel? Quite simply: in a hotel you have one room during your stay and always the same view, whereas on a houseboat you have considerably more space – after all, it consists of one or more sleeping cabins, a saloon, a kitchenette and a bathroom. This gives your dog enough freedom of movement during your vacation.
Requirements for a vacation with a dog
Why KUHNLE-TOURS?
Why exactly should you choose us as your houseboat charter company? With us, you are choosing a company with more than 30 years of experience in the boat rental sector. Since then, we have been constantly expanding our fleet and adapting it for a dog-friendly vacation.
There are no steps in our Febomobiles, so your animal companions can move freely on board without any obstacles. Even on our Aquino and Kormoran models, only small steps connect the different spaces, which is easy on your pets’ joints.
If you would like to board with more than one dog, this is not a problem, as we also welcome two or more dogs on board. In this case, we advise you to choose one of the larger boats so that there is enough space for people and dogs. Another reason for a houseboat vacation with a dog at KUHNLE-TOURS is that we only charge you a one-time fee of 70,- €/pet. This is regarded as compensation for time-consuming final cleaning.
Can I prepare my dog for a houseboat vacation?
To make it easier for your dog to get used to his temporary new home, give him enough time to take a close look – or in this case a sniff – at the boat. As usual, set up a cozy place for him to sleep in the lounge or in one of the cabins – preferably with his basket and favorite toys from home so that everything doesn’t smell new and strange. Of course, a treat here and there doesn’t hurt to create a feel-good atmosphere for your dog on the houseboat.
Although you are on vacation, try to stick to the walking and feeding times from your everyday life, because your dog also has a fixed daily rhythm. Avoid changing your pet’s food – especially if your pet is a gourmet. You don’t want to miss out on your favorite food on vacation.
Packing list
- EU pet passport
- Proof of vaccination
- Dog liability insurance
- Dog food (at best the same as at home)
- Favorite treats
- Food and water bowls
- Sleeping blanket/basket
- Favorite toys (at best additional floating toys for extra bathing fun)
- Dog towel
- Brush for coat care
- First-aid kit for dogs (available online, otherwise: gauze bandages, fixation plasters, elastic bandages, blunt scissors, tweezers, clinical thermometer, tick tweezers, …)
- Life jacket for dogs
- Dog waste bags
- Muzzle (depending on dog breed)
- Linen
For emergencies
If, contrary to our expectations, your dog should get injured, we have put together a list of vets/clinics near the charter stations:
- Müritz veterinary clinic
Goethestrasse 52
17192 Waren (Müritz) - SmartVet veterinary practice
Industrial park 1
15745 Wildau
Tel.: 03375 5255750 - Veterinary clinic for small animals and pets
Alt Biesdorf 22
12683 Berlin-Biesdorf
Phone: 03051 43760 - VETOLIS Clinique Veterinaire de la Mesange (German-speaking)
11 Rue Dessirier – ZA Les Rives de la Brievre
57400 Sarrebourg
Phone: 0387 249211
Vacation with pets
Which boats are suitable for my boating vacation?
Theoretically, you could take a pet with you on any of our boats. Large dogs naturally need more space than smaller ones – please think about the well-being of the dog and also about your own freedom of movement.
Browse through our boat types and find the right boat for you and your four-legged friends.
Information material
Catalog "Boat Holidays"
Detailed information and offers can be found in the “Boat Holidays” catalog. Download here, browse online or order.
Kuhnle-Tours
Vacation advice
We will be happy to advise you and prepare an individual offer for you.
Would you like to book by phone or find out more? Do you have questions about an existing booking? We will be happy to advise you!
