Cruise Wedding Departments & Group Perks

Royal Caribbean

A powerhouse for multi-generational wedding groups. Exciting activities for kids and adults, with large ships providing dedicated wedding chapels and event lounges.

Wedding Department & Ceremonies

Managed by **Royal Weddings**, they offer shipboard ceremonies (either on embarkation day prior to departure or on a sea day) and destination shoreside weddings at select ports. Packages include dedicated planners, cake, Champagne, flowers, and coordinator services.

Group Booking Perks (Tour Conductor)

Earns **Tour Conductor (TC) credits** at a standard 1:16 ratio. For every 16 passengers booked across at least 8 staterooms, the group receives one free berth (value of a double occupancy cabin fare) which can be credited back to the wedding couple's stateroom.

Legal Marriage at Sea

Yes, legal ceremonies can be officiated at sea by the ship's Captain on select itineraries depending on the ship's registry (select ships registered under the Bahamian flag permit legal Captain-officiated weddings).

Carnival Cruise Line

Perfect for high-energy wedding parties with varying budgets. Carnival operates high-volume, streamlined ceremony and reception programs.

Wedding Department & Ceremonies

**Carnival Weddings** handles ceremony packages ranging from intimate shipboard vow exchanges to large receptions with open bar and hot hors d'oeuvres. Embarkation day packages allow non-sailing wedding guests to board the ship for the ceremony and reception before departure.

Group Booking Perks

Standard TC credit eligibility (1:16 ratio) applies. Wedding groups are eligible for special dinner table groupings, onboard amenity points (used for chocolates, wine, or onboard credits), and discounted group deposits.

Legal Marriage at Sea

No. Carnival Captains can perform symbolic vows at sea, but legal marriages must be performed in port by local civil authorities or shoreside prior to embarkation.

Celebrity Cruises

Sophisticated, upscale wedding experience with high-end culinary menus, modern ship architecture, and a more adult-focused guest demographic.

Wedding Department & Ceremonies

**Celebrity Weddings** coordinates highly customized events. Options include helicopter landings in port, private island ceremonies, and premium shipboard chapels. Receptions feature upscale hors d'oeuvres and sommelier-selected wines.

Group Booking Perks

Amenity Point System allows groups to customize perks. Points can be redeemed for private cocktail parties, specialty dining bookings for the wedding party, bottle service, or additional onboard credit.

Legal Marriage at Sea

**Yes**. Because Celebrity ships are registered in Malta, Captains are legally authorized under Maltese maritime law to perform legal marriages at sea. We manage the Maltese document processing for the couple.

Princess Cruises

The original 'Love Boat' line. Ideal for couples seeking a traditional, formal, and highly romantic wedding ceremony at sea.

Wedding Department & Ceremonies

Princess has a robust **Tie the Knot** wedding department, offering chapel, ocean-deck, and shoreside ceremony packages. Their wedding planners handle marriage license logistics, live ceremony music, flowers, photography, and cake.

Group Booking Perks

Group blocks earn amenity points, which can be applied for wedding couple cabin upgrades, group photo packages, wine tastings, or onboard credits for guests.

Legal Marriage at Sea

**Yes**. Princess ships are registered in Bermuda, allowing the ship's Captain to perform legally binding marriages at sea under Bermudian registry regulations.

Virgin Voyages

Trendy, child-free, and luxury boutique. Perfect for couples wanting an adult celebration focusing on world-class dining, upscale wellness, and nightlife.

Wedding Department & Ceremonies

Ceremonies are bespoke group events managed by **Scarlet Weddings**. Events can be held in private lounge areas, on the ship's athletic deck, or at the Beach Club at Bimini. No buffet dining; group dinners are hosted in fine-dining restaurants.

Group Booking Perks

Booking 10+ cabins creates a group ('Circle'), unlocking Sailor Loot (onboard credit), group bar tabs, and priority dining reservations across the fleet's premium venues.

Legal Marriage at Sea

Captains can perform symbolic vow renewals at sea, but legal marriages must be processed shoreside or in ports of call.

Intimate Luxury Tier

For high-budget couples desiring an intimate wedding on an ultra-luxury ship or private yacht charter. Refined, all-suite service.

Wedding Department & Ceremonies

**Seabourn, Regent, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection** handle weddings as highly customized private group events or complete yacht charters. They do not process automated volume wedding packages; every menu, floral layout, and music list is uniquely bespoke.

Group Booking Perks

Luxury groups enjoy complimentary private transfers, custom group excursions in port, premium wine/spirit inclusions, private dining room access, and luxury suite upgrades for the couple.

Legal Marriage at Sea

Symbolic Captain-conducted ceremonies are standard. Legal marriages are typically conducted shoreside in a port of call (such as a private island beach or European port of registry) or legally filed prior to embarkation.