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Depends on the island. Rabies is not present in the Caribbean and they want to keep it that way. Minimally, you should have a rabies titer performed by your vet ( not a rabies shot). This test proves the animal is immune, of course the shots should also be current. This test is only done in a couple of labs and it may take more than a month to get the results. secondly, have an id chip placed under the animals skin. If the animal is going to be one the boat "at all times" that would be all that is necessary. Island to island will very on the strickness of the enforcement. The French like dogs, accept them in restraunts, etc. We have never been challenged in 4 years. Bermuda and some of the British islands are very strict but Tortola doesn't seem to be. If you want to legally take your dog ashore, expect a big expense and a big hassle including U S health certificates less than 10 days old, posible quaranteen, etc. Its best to say that the dog or cat will stay exclusively on the boat when you check in through customs.
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