How much does it cost to have a wedding on a cruise ship?

How much does it cost to have a wedding on a cruise ship?

Cruise Ship Wedding Comparison

Are cruise weddings cheaper?

It’s cheaper than you’d think. Cruise weddings start somewhere around $795. And, while the sky’s the limit, you’ll be able to create a pretty extravagant event for far less than the national average – a whopping $30,000 per wedding.

Is a marriage legal on a cruise ship?

If you’d like to have your marriage and honeymoon all in one, you can legally get hitched on many cruises, either aboard ship or at one of your ports of call. If you want non-sailing family and friends to attend, you can hold the ceremony and reception at your port of embarkation, before the ship leaves.

Can you get married on Symphony of the Seas?

Our inclusive wedding packages leave room for customization and those special personal touches, so the cake, flowers, music, breakfast-in-bed, and more are up to you. You’ll have a personal wedding planner to walk you through every wonderful possibility.

What do you have to do to get married on a cruise ship?

Most wedding ceremonies on a cruise ship are performed by a notary public in the United States and a non-denominational officiant in international ports. However, if you’d like your ceremony to be officiated by a ship’s captain, then you’ll need to get married while sailing international waters.

Do cruise ships have chapels?

There are still chapels on other Royal ships and other cruise lines. Typically, they survive until a ship is ready for a major drydock, which happens every five years. Ideas that were in vogue 10 years ago when the Independence of the Seas was launched now seem stale.

What to know about getting married on a cruise?

Here’s what you should know when planning your cruise wedding.

• Your Wedding Can Be in Port or at a Destination Venue.
• Make Sure Your Marriage Is Legal.
• Pick a Ship That Suits Your Style.
• Consider Booking Early.
• Let Your Guests Know Well in Advance.
• Set Up a Wedding Registry.
• Pick a Good Cruise Length.

Can you get married on a yacht?

Choose from several available yachts, which can not only accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions but engagement parties and other events. The most popular yachts for weddings are the Cabaret II, which can host events of up to 75 guests, and the larger Raven, which can accommodate up to 149 people.

Can a captain of a cruise ship marry you?

A ship’s captain generally does NOT have the legal right to officiate a wedding at sea. In order for a Captain of a ship to perform a marriage at sea, he must also be a judge, a justice of the peace, a minister, or an officially recognized officiant such as a Notary Public.

What happens if you get married in international waters?

When you get married while sailing in international waters, the ceremony abides by the laws of the country where the ship is registered. Malta officially legalized same-sex marriages in 2017, therefore same sex partners are now able to tie the knot while at sea on Celebrity Cruises.

Does Royal Caribbean have a chapel?

Royal Caribbean Freedom, Voyager and Oasis class ships all have wedding chapels on board, or you can be wed near the FlowRider, at the rock climbing wall, on the ice-skating rink or near the miniature golf course. The cruise line’s inclusive wedding packages take care of all of the planning for you.