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We chartered a PRIVATE PLANE for our DOG! | SAILING SUNDAY Vlog 253
July 28, 2024 · 21 min · 8K views · Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
What this video covers
A couple living aboard their 45-foot sailboat, Sunday, in the Bahamas, chartered a private cargo plane to transport their large dog, Jackson, from the Abacos to Florida. The crew opted for a private charter flight after determining that commercial airlines could not accommodate the dog's size and that ferry options were prohibitively expensive and indirect.5:53 The 45-minute flight from a private airstrip in the Bahamas to the United States cost $700 and bypassed standard commercial security and check-in procedures.8:51 Upon arrival in Florida, the crew rented a Chevrolet Suburban to accommodate the dog for a cross-country road trip toward Indiana, where they planned to pick up a camper van for the season.16:00 The transition required storing the boat in Marsh Harbor Marina and managing logistics for international pet travel, including rabies documentation.1:26 The crew noted that traveling with a large pet necessitates significant planning and often higher costs than standard passenger transit.
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