Getting Married At Sea
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What could be more romantic than getting married at sea, surrounded by your family and friends, en route to an array of exotic destinations? A wedding cruise is a tremendous value when compared to a land-based wedding (especially when you consider that your wedding and your honeymoon can be rolled up into a single sailing). From a voyage aboard an intimate luxury vessel (minimum fifteen guests) to a grand gala aboard an enormous mega-ship, a wedding at sea is the savvy solution.
What Are The Different Types Of Cruise-Wedding Packages?
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A wedding or a vow-renewal ceremony (ceremony may take place in your ship’s chapel or at an alternate venue)
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A wedding and reception (reception may include cake, music, photography, drinks and/or a champagne toast)
Will I Be Married At Sea Or In Port?
You can legally marry aboard your cruise ship at point of departure or in select ports of call. Tying the knot while you’re actually on the ocean can sometimes be tricky (in some instances, you may need to square away your legal paperwork before or after your cruise wedding, meaning the ceremony itself will be largely symbolic), so be sure you’re clear on the details before taking the plunge.
How Far In Advance Should I Begin Planning?
While planning a wedding at sea is much easier than planning a land-based wedding, you'll still want to allow yourself 9 - 12 months of lead time. By planning ahead, you'll enjoy better pricing, ensure your preferred choice of venue/time of ceremony, and allow your guests the time they'll need to plan ahead and pay.
Go Heavy On Customization
We make it easy to get married or renew your vows onboard. One of the biggest benefits of booking with us is that everyone who’ll be sailing with you is responsible for their own deposit/final payment, leaving you with one less item to focus on. We can also bundle a wide variety of value-added amenities and services that will help make your wedding and honeymoon even more memorable. Highlights include:
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In most cases, we can assist in securing your marriage license
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Romantic, on-island ceremonies
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An officiant to perform the ceremony
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A dedicated wedding planner
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Floral arrangements (including bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere) and other decorations
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Photography
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Reception featuring delicious culinary selections (including wedding cake) and a champagne toast
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A special private dinner for the bridge and groom
Why Book Your Wedding As A Cruise
There are many benefits to booking your wedding cruise as part of a group! We’ll take care of every detail so that you can focus on what matters most: each other.
We can do the following for your wedding cruise:
We can do the following for your wedding cruise:
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Create a customized wedding-group website for ease of booking
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Create a bridal registry
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Ensure all of your guests will be seated together for dinners
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Offer exclusive promotions such as welcome gifts in all cabins, discounted rates & more
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Show you how you can earn a free cocktail party/welcome reception & free onboard credit to spend on the ship
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From the flowers to the cake, we’ll connect you with your own cruise-line wedding planner to make the special day (and the whole voyage) seamless
Why Book Your Wedding With Us: The Cruises.com Edge
Whether it's an anniversary, wedding, or a concert with a fabulous rock star your experience is always about creating memories. With every event, either part or all of the goal is to walk away with more than you began with. We want you to laugh, celebrate, and enjoy your vacation in the style with which you are accustomed.
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Industry Leading Expertise: When you partner with us, you're partnering with America's Largest Cruise Agency – and that means unparalleled negotiating power (and with larger events, i.e. more than 199 attendees, we wield even more influence), so you'll enjoy great pricing and the best values at sea. Let us help you navigate the differences betweentop cruise lines such as Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian and more. We'll also ask the right questions to ensure that you're being matched to the perfect ship for your event (our experts have intimate and first-hand knowledge of each and every vessel that we sell).
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Customer Service: We'll walk you through the entire booking process to ensure that your group receives the biggest possible savings. We'll also tailor your reservation to meet your group's unique requirements and expectations. Because we have access to reduced rates, shipboard credits, and additional onboard amenities, you're sure to enjoy a great experience at a superb value!
- Personalized Online Registration: By utilizing our services, you will eliminate event administration work from your to-do list. We will provide you with your own, branded website. It can simply be emailed to your guests. We collect all of the attendee information, and upload it to our travel partners. You won't have to lift a finger - unless you want to! We will never leave you guessing. From the very beginning, we will provide you with clear timelines for event coordination as well as clear payment deadlines.
- Communication of event information: Is there pre-event information to share? Do you have a communication plan that requires clear timing? We can coordinate email communication and automate email communications based on your timing requirements.
- Customize the Experience: What experience do you want to provide your employees or customers? How can we brand your event? What are your goals? Each is unique and requires a special eye. We match your event type with specialists who understand and enjoy planning a corporate event.
- Onboard Support: If your event requires onboard support, we'll be there. We want to support your event however you see fit - even if that means traveling with you! Different events have different requirements; always discuss your "on-ship" needs with your Event Specialist.
Benefits Of Becoming A Cruises.com Group Leader At Sea
| Number Of Cabins | Complimentary Custom Website | Cruise For Free* | Special Onboard Gift | Onboard Spending | Group Leader "Thank You" Reward (Post Cruise) | Onboard Event Planner † |
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| 8+ | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 16+ | Yes | 1 Free Stateroom | N/A | N/A | $200 | N/A |
| 32+ | Yes | 2 Free Staterooms | N/A | $25 Per Cabin | $300 | N/A |
| 48+ | Yes | 3 Free Staterooms | 2 Per Stateroom | $25 Per Cabin | $500 | N/A |
| 64+ | Yes | 4 Free Staterooms | 2 Per Stateroom | $50 Per Cabin | $750 | N/A |
| 100+ | Yes | 5+ Free Staterooms | 2 Per Stateroom | $50 Per Cabin | $1,500 | Yes |
* Port Charges and taxes are the responsibility of the passengers. Ask about incentives for 5 night sailings
† Complimentary professional onboard event planner for the duration of your cruise
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