Ultimate Wedding Cruise
"Because cruises are, by nature, virtually all-inclusive, they
are ideal for honeymoon and wedding couples and our member lines are
definitely seeing an increase in this market" said Terry L.
Dale, president and CEO of CLIA. "Whether it`s a wedding, vow
renewal, a honeymoon or romantic couple`s getaway, cruise lines
have expanded the offerings available to these travelers with
packages, features and amenities that are clearly exceeding the
expectations of today`s travelers.
Cruise lines offer flexible wedding and vow renewal packages and
many feature shipboard wedding chapels. Packages are available in
prices to match virtually any budget and depending on the package,
photographers, bridal bouquets, wedding cake, music and champagne
toasts can be provided.
Honeymooners will enjoy a very romantic atmosphere at sea.
In addition to moonlit walks on deck, couples can opt for tables for
two in romantic specialty restaurants, dance in softly lit
nightclubs and relax with couples massages. Many high-end suites
feature butler service that enable couples to enjoy time away from
other guests, as well as al fresco balcony dining.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines offers programs that provide couples with a
memorable way to tie the knot - with all the "extras" found in
traditional land-based ceremonies and with prices to match any
budget. Carnival also offers destination weddings, vow renewal
programs and wedding chapels on select ships, as well as wedding
ceremonies at most embarkation ports.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises exclusively features Deck Weddings, al fresco
events under white wedding canopies adorned with flowing white
sheers and fresh flowers. The line also offers customizable wedding
programs that let couples express themselves at every turn, and
nuptials and vow renewals at sea where the captain serves as
officiate.
Disney Cruise Line
Weddings aboard Disney Cruise Line’s two ships are arranged through
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings program, which includes on-site wedding
coordinators to assist with ceremonies and receptions. The wedding
coordinator can also assist in booking shore excursions and spa
appointments for couples. Passengers can also tie the knot on the
line’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Holland America Line
Whether tying the knot atop Alaskan glaciers, Caribbean islands or
on board ships, Holland America Line wedding coordinators help
couples’ tailor programs to their specific requests. They can opt
for small ceremonies and mini-receptions – or bring family friends
along for larger affairs. Packages include personalized ceremonies
with a choice of trimmings.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line offers wedding package options in such
destinations as New York, Bermuda and the Caribbean, as well as
weddings aboard its ships. The line’s planners can handle every
detail of the big day for couples and their friends and
families—from ceremonies to champagne toasts to wedding
announcements.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises, the only line that enables captains to marry
couples* at sea, also features harbor-side ceremonies in embarkation
ports or weddings ashore in select ports. Those guests exchanging
vows in shipboard chapels can take advantage of live Wedding Cams to
share their special day with family and friends at home.
Princess ships are registered in Bermuda, which allows captains
to perform wedding ceremonies at sea.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Couples sailing on Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Paul Gauguin Tahiti
itineraries can partake in vow renewal ceremonies, which Polynesian
blessings performed by Les Gauguines, native women who serve as
cultural hosts on board. Options aboard sister ships include
helicopter weddings to Alaskan Glaciers, quaint Canadian inns and
uninhabited Caribbean cays.
Royal Caribbean International
Couples who sign on for “Explorer Wedding,” which debuts later this
year, can choose adventurous wedding options that include marrying
while atop glaciers, surfing on shipboard FlowRiders or snorkeling
in the Caribbean. The line’s more traditional wedding and romance
packages include shore-side vow renewals at its private island in
Labadee, Haiti.
Windstar Cruises
Sailing in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama Canal, Mediterranean
and Greek Isles, Windstar itineraries are naturally romantic,
visiting a host of secluded ports. An array of vow renewal,
honeymoon and wedding packages are available, with wedding
arrangements coordinated through Windstar’s professional wedding
planners who assist with each and every detail.
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