New Yorkers who want to sail across the pond with Fido on the Queen Mary 2 will now be able to make their pooches feel right at home, thanks to the British cruise ship’s new kennel lounge and refurbished poop deck — which has been fitted with an authentic city fire hydrant.
The renovations were revealed Wednesday by Cunard Cruise Line officials, who were joined by celebrity dogs of Instagram during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.
QM2 captain Chris Wells holding Chloe, joined by “Kennel Master” Oliver Cruz (right) holding Wally and “Kennel Master” Randy Perez (left) holding Ella-BeanPaul Martinka“We bring her everywhere. She loves the water, she loves to be outside, so it’s perfect,” said Loni Edwards, whose French bulldog Chloe (both at right) has racked up 134,000 followers on Instagram.
Cynthia Dalangain, owner of Wally, a corgi with 93,000 Instagram followers, said, “We actually go cruising every other year, so this would be a great option.”
The new doggie digs come as part of a $116 million face-lift to the historic ship, the only passenger line to carry dogs and cats.
“This is a real New York City hydrant,” Captain Christopher Wells said, pointing to the pup-friendly decor.
“For our New York doggies, to make then feel at home.”
Cunard also doubled the number of kennels on the QM2, and built a new kennel lounge where owners can relax with their four-legged best friend
