DESTINATIONS WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS | WEDDINGS AT SEA
THE SMALL PRINT
At-sea weddings follow the laws of the country the ships are registered in: Princess, P&O and Cunard are under Bermuda; Celebrity Cruises comes under Malta; and Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line come under the Bahamas.
Legal at-sea ceremonies have to take place in international waters – at least 12 miles from land.
Weddings in port or ashore come under the laws of the country they’re in, and couples will need to obtain a marriage licence from the country and check it’s legally recognised in the UK (wedding coordinators can help with this).
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Princess Cruises onboard wedding; chapel on Half Moon Cay, the Bahamas, with Holland America Line; beach wedding with Celebrity Cruises
BOOK IT
Couples can wed on Celebrity Cruises’ 11-night Amalfi Coast and Greek Isles fly-cruise on Celebrity Edge. Prices are from £3,659 per person for a September 9 departure, based on an Ocean View cabin, including transfers and flights from Gatwick. Wedding package extra.
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Guests can get married on Royal Caribbean’s seven- night Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day cruise on Oasis of the Seas, sailing round-trip from Fort Lauderdale from December 13-20. Prices start at £572 per person cruise- only, based on two sharing an interior stateroom; Ocean View upgrades cost £74 per person. Wedding extra.
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CELEBRITY CRUISES Why: Legal weddings at sea, in port and ashore are all available on Celebrity Cruises’ itineraries under Maltese law (bar those with Celebrity Xpedition), and it was the first US cruise line to offer same-sex weddings at sea. Symbolic ceremonies, vow renewal and engagement packages are also available. Where: Couples can choose from a range of indoor locations, and on Solstice-class ships they can say their vows on a lawn on the top deck, against the backdrop of a glistening ocean. The deal: Celebrity’s Nautical Nuptials – At Sea Package, available on all itineraries, costs from $2,995, including legal ceremony performed by the Master of the Ship, pre-sailing and onboard coordinators, live music, an hour’s photography, champagne, cake for two and more.
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL Why: Royal Caribbean allows passengers to tie the knot legally at sea under the Bahamian maritime marriage licence. Up to 75 non-sailing guests can join its harbourside ceremonies, making it a good option for bigger parties. Destination weddings are also available. Where: Options on board include the Hollywood-
Suggest a destination wedding on
private island CocoCay, where they can tie the knot on a hot-air balloon as they float above the tropics
inspired Dazzles lounge bar or the plant-filled Central Park (both on Oasis-class ships). Couples who want something a bit different can opt for the Solarium, where whirlpools, cascading lagoons and lush-green canopies form the backdrop (available on all ships). If they really want to push the boat out, suggest a destination wedding on private island CocoCay, where they can tie the knot on a hot-air balloon as they float above the tropics. The deal: An Intimately Yours package for a couple marrying at sea with up to 10 guests costs from $1,950, including non-denominational wedding officiant, pre- cruise and onboard wedding coordinators, a bottle of Moet et Chandon, recorded music, two-tier cake, an hour’s photography, couple’s dinner at a speciality restaurant, mimosa breakfast in bed the next day and more. Additional fees apply for legal weddings.
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