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. Several of the boats are considering taking pets, and we will definitely have our small dog on board. 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. Has anyone spent time cruising in Polynesia with pets? Were you able to take your pet ashore? 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. 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. 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. 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. All information appreciated. -Ken Williams 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/> .

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 > -----Original Message----- > From: > passagemaking-under-power-bounces+twl2=halwyman.com@lists.samu rai.com [mailto:passagemaking-under-power-bounces+twl2> =halwyman.com@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Ken Williams > Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 5:37 PM > 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. > > > > Several of the boats are considering taking pets, and we will > definitely have our small dog on board. > > > > 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. > > > > Has anyone spent time cruising in Polynesia with pets? Were > you able to take your pet ashore? > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > All information appreciated. > > > > -Ken Williams > > > > 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/> . > _______________________________________________ > > Passagemaking Under Power and PUP are trademarks of Water > World Productions, formerly known as Trawler World Productions. > > To be removed from the PUP list send an email with the > subject "unsubscribe" (no quotes) to the link below: > > mailto:passagemaking-under-power@lists.samurai.com > > Passagemaking-Under-Power Mailing List