[PUP] Does anyone know anything about cruising with pets in Polynesia?

[Hal Wyman]

Ken, I've been to Martinique and Guadeloupe with pets aboard, as well as
mainland France, and it's my experience than any part of France is very
dog-friendly.  I would certainly get all the necessary information
beforehand, but I would doubt that you would have any problems in French
Polynesia, i.e., the Society Islands, Marquesas, and Tuamotus.

 So, when are we leaving???

Hal

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=halwyman.com@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Ken Williams
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> To: world-cruising@yahoogroups.com; 'Passagemaking Under Power List'
> Subject: [PUP] Does anyone know anything about cruising with 
> pets in Polynesia?
> 
> A group of us (all powerboats, mostly Nordhavns) are crossing 
> the Pacific in 2009. For many of us, this is the start of a 
> circumnavigation. 
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> Several of the boats are considering taking pets, and we will 
> definitely have our small dog on board.
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> Our first stop is Polynesia, where we'll be spending a 
> season. I've tried contacting the Ministry of Agriculture 
> several times to get a sense of the issues, and can't seem to 
> talk to anyone who can give me a clear answer.
> They don't seem to respond to fax or email.
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> Has anyone spent time cruising in Polynesia with pets? Were 
> you able to take your pet ashore? 
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> I'm happy to get any required paperwork, or medical exams 
> done before arriving in Polynesia. Our dog is older, and we 
> won't do quarantine of over a few days. 
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> I've had good success in being able to speak with Australia 
> and New Zealand, although I didn't like what they had to say. 
> Australia told me that we wouldn't even be allowed into port. 
> I'd have to fuel at sea. I have some newer information which 
> implies that we might be able to be in a marina, with a daily 
> inspector visiting the boat to ensure our dog doesn't leave, 
> at my (great) expense.
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> I'm hoping things get looser as we venture farther west. At 
> least from the website, Thailand looks dog-friendly. I 
> believe Tonga is dog-friendly. That said, I am really just 
> focused on French Polynesia for now. Hawaii is impossible. 
> I'll solve this one country at a time.
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> Previously, we cruised the med for years, with no problem. 
> We've also cruised Mexico without incident. The South Pacific 
> is clearly not great for travel with dogs. 
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> All information appreciated.
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> -Ken Williams
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> PS If you have an ocean-crossing powerboat, and are 
> considering crossing the Pacific, check out our site - 
> www.rtwcruising.com <http://www.rtwcruising.com/> . 
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