Pet Travel

Hawaii Superferry will transport certain domestic animals from island to island without an HDOA certificate. Cats, dogs, chickens, pigeons and rabbits can travel onboard, but please observe a few rules:

• Please make reservations in advance if you plan to walk or drive on with a pet.
• Walk-on passengers can check their pet with baggage for a charge that depends on the animal’s weight. The pet must be contained in an IATA-approved leak-proof kennel/container. Both the animal and kennel will be subject to inspection and approval.
• If you are a walk-on passenger and plan to carry more than two pet containers, please contact our reservations center so that it can be noted in your booking.
• Dogs are allowed to travel free inside your vehicle at your discretion as long as windows allow adequate ventilation but prevent animal from escaping.
• All other animals traveling in a vehicle must be contained within appropriate enclosures to ensure they cannot escape or inflict injury to themselves.
• Both the animal and kennel will be subject to inspection and approval.
• Domestic livestock and poultry may travel in a vehicle if accompanied by a Hawaii Department of Agriculture Certificate of Ownership & Movement (Hawaii Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Form DC-44). This is limited to domestic cattle, horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, and chickens.
• A DC 44 can be obtained from the port staff on the day of the sail.
• Pets are not allowed to travel with unaccompanied children under 18 years old.

For more information, check our FAQ section on Pets.

Those with special needs who use guide dogs or other service animals, please visit our special needs section.