Tie the knot at sea with a lil’ help from the captain
Guests can now get married at sea by captains onboard Azamara Cruises’ and Celebrity Cruises’ ships. The captain-led wedding ceremonies have been launched to complement the existing vow renewal and in-port wedding offerings.
“While many of our guests come onboard seeking a once-in-a-lifetime wedding or vow renewal location, and we’ve been happy to provide them with in-port weddings led by a local official, their number-one request is for captains to perform the ceremony,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises Vice President of Hotel Operations. “Now, we’re able to fulfill that wish, while sailing the open waters of the world.”
Celebrity Cruises, in partnership with The Wedding Experience, has previously offered onboard vow renewals at sea and in-port wedding ceremonies, and with the recent re-registration of seven of Celebrity Cruise’s eight ships in Malta, where Azamara Cruises’ two ships are also registered, government regulations have changed to allow Captains to perform legal marriages at sea.
Guests being married at sea by Azamara Cruises’ and Celebrity Cruises’ captains will be offered a variety of packages that include private receptions in their ship’s specialty restaurant to cake and champagne. Basic Captain-performed wedding packages cost from $2,500.
Guests who wish to take their love to new heights can also enjoy Celebrity Cruise’s unique offering on its cruisetours to Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and The Hotel Alyeska, in Alaska where guests can get married or renew their vows amidst the breathtaking hanging glaciers of the Girdwood Valley, or with stunning views of Mt. McKinley as a backdrop. These ceremonies can take place from June to September as part of a Celebrity Cruises pre- or post-journey cruisetour.
Guests should book their wedding in advance of their sailing in order to allow time for the processing of licenses and other legal documents.
For more information visit www.azamaracruises.com/weddings orwww.celebritycruises.com/weddings
Report by Chitra Mogul
Chitra Mogul
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