| a little planning, any cruise can be turned into a special | | | | also an option, like on a Caribbean beach, in a |
| event whether it be romantic in nature like a | | | | European villa or on an Alaskan glacier. |
| honeymoon, renewal of vows, anniversary, or | | | | Services differ between cruise lines, so it's important to |
| engagement to a lively birthday celebration -- you can | | | | investigate all options before booking a cruise wedding |
| do it all on a cruise ship. | | | | or renewal of vows celebration. Packages can include |
| Love boats | | | | not only the ceremony but also flowers, photographs, |
| Cruise lines are aware of the captivating effects that | | | | video recording, champagne, wedding cake and music. |
| their vessels have on couples. Nearly all offer options | | | | The majority of newer ships have dedicated wedding |
| in the way of romance or anniversary packages that | | | | chapels. Only two cruise lines, Princess Cruises and |
| can be arranged ahead of time through a travel agent | | | | Celebrity Cruises, offer the ship's captain as an option |
| or directly with the cruise line. | | | | to officiate a wedding ceremony. Princess Cruises also |
| Packages may include goodies such as a bottle of | | | | offers a live "Wedding Cam" to couples exchanging |
| champagne or wine in the stateroom, flowers, logo | | | | vows in their onboard chapels; the cameras stream |
| robes to keep, couples spa treatments, formal photo | | | | video over the web to family and friends who cannot |
| portraits, breakfast in bed, or a private dinner on the | | | | attend the ceremony. |
| stateroom balcony. | | | | More reasons to celebrate |
| All couples dream of the perfect wedding and | | | | Special celebrations need not only be for weddings or |
| honeymoon and tying the knot on a cruise ship offers | | | | renewal of vows. There are birthdays, anniversaries, |
| the best of both worlds. Best of all a wedding and | | | | graduations, and job promotions to name a few. |
| honeymoon wrapped into one package takes all the | | | | Basically anything that makes you feel like celebrating |
| worry out of planning. It's important to realize that | | | | you can do on a cruise ship.Cruise lines offer a variety |
| cruise ship weddings are becoming increasingly popular, | | | | of unique celebration packages that can make your |
| therefore, to avoid disappointment it's important to plan | | | | cruise even more spectacular. Most lines offer |
| as soon as a wedding date is set. | | | | amenities like special cakes, a bottle of chilled |
| Ceremonial details | | | | champagne or wine at your table when you arrive, |
| Thousands of couples have taken the plunge at sea, | | | | festive decorations, flowers, and special keepsake |
| often citing the ease and convenience afforded. Cruise | | | | photographs. |
| line wedding coordinators relieve the anxiety of details | | | | Celebrating life milestones onboard a cruise ship is a |
| such as arranging for a marriage license or finding a | | | | fun and thrilling way to commemorate happy |
| clergyman - details that can seem like a tough task to | | | | occasions. Add the convenience of having everything |
| do in unfamiliar surroundings. | | | | all in one place and professionals who take care of |
| The marriage or renewal of vows ceremony can take | | | | your every need - it's no wonder that a cruise ship is |
| place onboard the ship in a public space or, on some | | | | the perfect venue for all celebrations. |
| ships, in a wedding chapel. Shore side locations are | | | | |