I am very disappointed with Royal Caribbean. My family and I were looking forward to cruising on Icon of the Seas. Several of my family members and myself have serious allergies and asthma. We are allergic to dogs and cats/pet dander. These are medical conditions that can be deadly. They do not get the same attention as peanut allergies and other allergies.
Rover is an indication that Royal will be changing its pet policy. Why is this forced on all guests? Rover is not a service dog, because people are playing with him and petting him. Service dogs are not supposed to be played with or petted. When Royal changes its pet policy, how many pets will be allowed on a cruise. Imagine the dog hair from people clothes that will go into the restaurants. Imagine that in the Windjammer. That is not a sanitary image. Everyone does not feel the same about a pet as the pet owner. I understand how much people love their pets. I would feel the same, if I had that opportunity; but, I would not force my pet on others or inconvenient others. Royal is our favorite cruise line and cruising is our favorite vacation. Now, we have to make changes.
