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

A wedding cruise is also a great value when compared to a traditional land based ceremony. The average at-home wedding costs a little less than $30,000 whereas a cruise based wedding will be around $7,000. It’s no wonder that almost 2500 weddings are happening on cruise ships.

Is it cheaper to get married on a cruise ship?

1. 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.

How does getting married on a cruise work?

“Cruise weddings, first you have to pay for the cruise itself, and then the wedding package. Some companies offer à la carte options, which can add up quickly. You will also have to pay for license fees, which vary by cruise line, per package, per location if you’re getting married on shore.”

Is it legal to marry on a cruise ship?

MSC are one of the only cruise lines which allows couples to legally get married onboard – only available on MSC Divina. They offer two packages to those wishing to tie the knot. There is also the option to marry on embarkation day in Miami or New York.

Can a sea captain perform a wedding?

How to Get Married at Sea. 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.

How much is a wedding at Castaway Cay?

Please note that celebrations at Disney Castaway Cay start at $4,500. All ceremony locations are based on availability and are subject to change. Ceremony locations may vary by sailing itinerary. Locations and ceremony times are confirmed by Disney Cruise Line approximately 45 days prior to your sail date.

Are there chapels on cruise ships?

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.

Can you get married on a yacht?

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is a fully licensed wedding venue, allowing you to have both your civil ceremony and wedding reception in the same location. From flowers and transport, to cakes and entertainment, your dedicated Wedding Planner will be on hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly, every step of the way.

How many captains are there on a cruise ship?

Yes there are two Captains, one is called Capt (or Ship’s Captain ) at all times, the other is the Staff Captain (think second in comand). The Staff Captain sometimes does the parties and Meet and Greets but the Captain is the big man who decideds which way the ship is going.

Is getting married in the Caribbean legal?

To marry on either island, couples must first register at the Ministry of Legal Affairs at the Courthouse in St. To apply for a marriage license, couples must present valid passports as proof of citizenship. If either party has been divorced, the original divorce decree must be presented.

Can a captain marry someone in international waters?

Can the Captain perform our wedding ceremony, and will it be legal? The Captain can perform your ceremony once the ship is in international waters. Your marriage will be legally recognized in The Bahamas.

How do you invite someone to a cruise wedding?

Malone suggests using the sample wording “Please join us in presence or in thought” to begin the invitation; it shows that you understand that not everyone will be able to attend, and it is an appropriate gesture that will work well for either formal or informal cruise destination wedding invitations.

Can you get married at sea UK?

Can I Get Married at Sea? You can get married in a boat or other vessel in the UK, as long as it, like all other legal venues, is fixed in place permanently.

Can you get married on a TUI cruise?

After you’ve picked a few options for ceremony locations, head into a TUI store to speak to one of our Holiday Advisors, or call our Weddings Team to start the booking process. Plus, we offer renewal of vows ceremonies abroad, and blessings onboard our cruise ships, too, so you’re spoilt for choice.

When did the last cruise ship sink?

Costa Concordia disaster, the capsizing of an Italian cruise ship on January 13, 2012, after it struck rocks off the coast of Giglio Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. More than 4,200 people were rescued, though 32 people died.