Dog-friendly yacht charter, set sail together.
Only 5–10% of the global fleet accepts dogs. These are ones that do — each confirmed dog-friendly by a named authority, cited on every listing.
Where to sail with your dog.
Five cruising grounds chosen for calm anchorages, easy swim platforms and short tenders ashore for the evening walk.
Greek Isles
Sheltered coves and shaded decks — the archipelago is tailor-made for dogs who like their swims calm and their afternoons long.
French Riviera
Antibes to Saint-Tropez, with dog-welcoming beach clubs and short tenders ashore for the evening walk.
Caribbean
Warm, clear water and quiet anchorages. Larger vessels here carry dedicated dog decks and onboard vet access.
Amalfi Coast
Dramatic and intimate. Best aboard a mid-size yacht with non-slip decks for the swell along the peninsula.
Balearics
Ibiza and Menorca calas with easy swim platforms — an accessible cruising ground for first-time canine voyagers.
The fleet.
Every vessel below has a documented dog policy. We list only what is on the record — where a figure isn't published, we leave it out.
Katina
Dogs welcome60m Brodosplit with a captain who once hosted a Pomeranian for 46 days at sea.
“Katina is accustomed to welcoming canine members of the family on board.”
Boat International — Top Dog-Friendly Superyachts for Charter ↗“Captain Antonio Koludrović recalled a Pomeranian on board for 46 days.”
Boat International — Dogs on Board ↗Firebird
Dogs welcome“Firebird is more than happy to accommodate well-behaved dogs on board.”
Boat International — Top Dog-Friendly Superyachts for Charter ↗Parsifal III
Dogs welcome53.8m Perini Navi sailing yacht — a Camper & Nicholsons family favourite.
“Parsifal III is a top choice for families, especially those who like to bring their pets.”
Boat International — Top Dog-Friendly Superyachts for Charter ↗Force Blue
Dogs welcome“Force Blue is a great choice for well-behaved pups.”
Boat International — Top Dog-Friendly Superyachts for Charter ↗Q
Dogs welcome“Q is prepped to accommodate your dog too.”
Boat International — Top Dog-Friendly Superyachts for Charter ↗Rio
Conditions applyfrom $560,000 / week
“Named in N&J's Featured Pet-Friendly Yachts collection. Pet acceptance subject to breed/size guidelines and security deposits.”
Northrop & Johnson — Paws on Deck ↗Nicole Evelyn
Conditions applyfrom $165,000 / week
“Named in N&J's Featured Pet-Friendly Yachts collection. Pet acceptance subject to breed/size guidelines and security deposits.”
Northrop & Johnson — Paws on Deck ↗Wabash
Conditions applyfrom $155,000 / week
“Named in N&J's Featured Pet-Friendly Yachts collection. Pet acceptance subject to breed/size guidelines and security deposits.”
Northrop & Johnson — Paws on Deck ↗Rare Find
Dogs welcome“Yachts such as the 180' (55m) RARE FIND have pet policies in place and offer the best pet-friendly charters.”
IYC — Dog Aboard ↗Almyra II
Dogs welcome“Yachts such as the 164' (50m) ALMYRA II have pet policies in place and offer the best pet-friendly charters.”
IYC — Dog Aboard ↗Chantal
Dogs welcome38.74m classic — explores Northern Europe and the Norwegian fjords.
from €85,000 / week
“Yachts such as the 127' (39m) CHANTAL have pet policies in place. Available in Northern Europe / Norway from approximately €85,000/week, sleeps 8–10 guests in 4 cabins.”
IYC — Dog Aboard ↗Rule No. 1
Dogs welcome40m Westport sportfisher — if you love fishing as much as you love your dog.
“Rule No. 1 — if you love fishing as much as you love your dog.”
CharterWorld — Embarking on a Dog-Friendly Luxury Yacht Charter ↗Mes Amis
Dogs welcomefrom $125,000 / week
“Her warm, contemporary interior by Adam Lay is designed to be elegant, yet inviting, with bright open spaces and plenty of lounge space for your four-legged friend.”
Boat International — The best dog friendly superyachts for charter ↗Bina
Conditions applyfrom €175,000 / week
“"There is no greater joy than having your dog on board with you," says Sabina Nasser, owner of 42.7 metre Mondomarine yacht Bina.”
Boat International — Dogs on Board (International Dog Day guide) ↗“The 43m/141ft motor yacht BINA also allows pets.”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-friendly yacht chartering: everything you need to know ↗Khalilah
Conditions applyfrom €225,000 / week
“This golden-hulled charter yacht welcomes up to 11 guests in five colourful cabins with room to spare for the pet pooch (so long as they weigh less than 15kg).”
Boat International — Best family friendly luxury yachts for charter ↗“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Khalilah Yacht For Charter | 50m Palmer Johnson | 2014 / 2023”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Boadicea
Conditions applyfrom €645,000 / week
“When they say a charter for the whole family they mean it as on Boadicea, you can spend your charter with your four-legged friend.”
Boat International — Best yachts for family charters ↗“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)": Boadicea — 77m Amels, 1999 / 2026”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Serengeti
Conditions apply“The best experiences come from booking a vessel that not only allows animals but welcomes them.”
Northrop & Johnson — Paws on Deck: The Best Pet-Friendly Yacht Charters ↗I C
Conditions apply“The best experiences come from booking a vessel that not only allows animals but welcomes them.”
Northrop & Johnson — Paws on Deck: The Best Pet-Friendly Yacht Charters ↗El Rey
Conditions applyfrom $105,000 / week
“The best experiences come from booking a vessel that not only allows animals but welcomes them.”
Northrop & Johnson — Paws on Deck: The Best Pet-Friendly Yacht Charters ↗Taleya
Conditions applyfrom €290,000 / week
“Charter yachts that are "Pet Friendly"”
IYC — "Pet Friendly" Yachts for Charter ↗Impromptu
Conditions applyfrom $255,000 / week
“Charter yachts that are "Pet Friendly"”
IYC — "Pet Friendly" Yachts for Charter ↗Hemilea
Conditions applyfrom €110,000 / week
“Charter yachts that are "Pet Friendly"”
IYC — "Pet Friendly" Yachts for Charter ↗Edesia
Conditions applyfrom €95,000 / week
“Charter yachts that are "Pet Friendly"”
IYC — "Pet Friendly" Yachts for Charter ↗“Benetti's 37m/121ft superyacht EDESIA is another dog-friendly charter option.”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-friendly yacht chartering: everything you need to know ↗Elena Nueve
Conditions applyfrom €110,000 / week
“Charter yachts that are "Pet Friendly"”
IYC — "Pet Friendly" Yachts for Charter ↗Kefi
Dogs welcomefrom $49,000 / week
“Her ample shady decks and large swim platform are perfectly suited for an adventurous dog who will love to retrieve a floating frisbee from the water.”
CharterWorld — EmBARKing on a dog-friendly luxury yacht charter ↗“Experience a pet-friendly haven of warmth and togetherness, with spacious and inviting interiors designed to gather family and friends, both furry and not.”
Denison Yacht Sales — Pet-Friendly Yacht Charter Vacations ↗Shana
Dogs welcomefrom $55,000 / week
“Guest Policies: Pet-friendly vessel”
CharterWorld — SHANA yacht charter details ↗Saluzi
Conditions applyfrom €480,000 / week
“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Saluzi Yacht For Charter | 69m Austal | 2003 / 2014”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗“Your four-legged crew member deserves a yacht vacation too. These charter yachts welcome well-behaved pets aboard, so you won't have to choose between your dream getaway and your favorite companion.”
Worth Avenue Yachts — Pet-Friendly Charters ↗Marala
Dogs welcomefrom €220,000 / week
“Step back in time aboard this pet-friendly, historic WWII naval yacht boasting meticulously preserved Art Deco interiors across four decks.”
Denison Yacht Sales — Pet-Friendly Yacht Charter Vacations ↗Aresteas
Dogs welcomefrom €100,000 / week
“Experience the perfect harmony of sailing elegance and motor yacht luxury aboard this pet-friendly marvel that embodies the romance of a bygone era.”
Denison Yacht Sales — Pet-Friendly Yacht Charter Vacations ↗Tatiana I
Dogs welcomefrom €150,000 / week
“Unwind in ultimate luxury with the whole family aboard this ideal pet- and child-friendly yacht.”
Denison Yacht Sales — Pet-Friendly Yacht Charter Vacations ↗Mamma Mia
Dogs welcomefrom €110,000 / week
“Experience the epitome of pet-friendly luxury, with accommodations for up to ten guests in five cabins.”
Denison Yacht Sales — Pet-Friendly Yacht Charter Vacations ↗Hooligan II
Dogs welcomefrom €98,000 / week
“Indulge in the ultimate pet-friendly luxury charter with accommodations for up to ten guests in five stunning suites, including a master suite and two double cabins.”
Denison Yacht Sales — Pet-Friendly Yacht Charter Vacations ↗Zia
Conditions apply“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Zia Yacht For Charter | 50m Ortona Navi | 2008 / 2025”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Deep Blue II
Conditions apply“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Deep Blue II Yacht For Charter | 44m Oceanco | 1996 / 2022”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Daydream
Conditions apply“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Daydream Yacht For Charter | 43m Christensen | 1991 / 2019”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Element
Conditions apply“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Element Yacht For Charter | 43m Cantieri di Pisa | 2002 / 2017”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Fleur
Conditions apply“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Fleur Yacht For Charter | 35m Sunseeker | 2016”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Margate
Conditions apply“Listed under the heading "DOG-FRIENDLY CHARTER YACHTS (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL)" as: Margate Yacht For Charter | 34m Broward | 1997 / 2022”
YachtCharterFleet — Dog-Friendly Yacht Chartering (prior-approval list) ↗Dreamcatcher
Conditions apply“With advance reservations, the crew welcomes you to bring your friendly Fido on the charter with you.”
Avanta Yacht Charters — Some Crewed Yacht Charters Allow Pets On Board ↗What to budget for
A dog-friendly charter carries extras on top of the base rate. Typical market ranges:
Pet damage deposit
€1,500 – €10,000
Refundable, held against cleaning/repairs
Post-charter deep clean
€300 – €800
Non-refundable
Pet surcharge
€75 – €200
Per night
Weight limit
~23kg (50lb)
Some yachts accept up to 36kg (80lb)
Dog-friendly yacht charter — your questions.
How many charter yachts actually allow dogs?
Only 5–10% of the global crewed charter fleet accepts dogs. Every yacht listed on this page has a documented dog policy confirmed by a named authority — Boat International, Northrop & Johnson, IYC or CharterWorld — cited directly on each listing.
What extra costs come with a dog-friendly yacht charter?
On top of the base charter rate, expect a refundable pet damage deposit (roughly €1,500–€10,000, held against cleaning or repairs), a non-refundable post-charter deep clean (around €300–€800), and in some cases a pet surcharge of about €75–€200 per night. These are typical market ranges, not a quote for any specific yacht.
Is there a size or weight limit for dogs on board?
Many yachts set a weight limit around 23kg (50lb), though some accept dogs up to roughly 36kg (80lb). Limits and breed guidelines vary by vessel, so the exact policy is confirmed per yacht at the time of enquiry.
Where can I sail with my dog?
Popular dog-friendly cruising grounds include the Greek Isles, French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Balearics and the Caribbean — chosen for calm anchorages, easy swim platforms and short tenders ashore for the evening walk. The Greek Isles and wider Mediterranean are the summer season; the Caribbean runs November to April.
Should my dog wear a life jacket on a yacht?
Yes — a well-fitted canine life jacket is recommended on board. It's also worth requesting non-slip deck treatments and safety rail netting before you travel.
Are there destinations to avoid when travelling with a dog?
Some Caribbean destinations require a permit but are otherwise straightforward — the US Virgin Islands charge a $25 permit and the Bahamas $11.20. Others are far harder: Jamaica and St. Vincent both require a six-month quarantine, which effectively rules them out for a charter itinerary.