Star Insider | Meet Sailor, Chief Dog Officer on Star of the Seas

Editorial Summary

The creator explains the development of the Chief Dog Officer role on the Star of the Seas cruise ship. This initiative was designed to address the fact that both guests and crew members often miss their pets while traveling or working at sea. The concept originated from discussions about creating the ultimate family townhouse environment, leading to the idea of a shipwide family dog. To ensure the welfare of the animals, the company partnered with global animal well-being certifiers to build a program from the ground up. The video introduces Sailor, a sixteen week old dog who will join the ship in August to follow in the footsteps of Rover. Sailor's responsibilities include exploring the ship and private destinations alongside crew members to provide a sense of warmth and welcome. The creator also describes a pilot test involving a crew member's golden retriever equipped with a GoPro, which demonstrated how much the crew appreciated the presence of a dog. The primary mission for the Chief Dog Officer is to have fun while ensuring the animals have the best possible life at sea.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.