Norwegian Wedding Cruises

Get Married On the Norwegian Cruise Line

Getting married on a Norwegian cruise line may be most romantic social event ever to happen in your lifetime. After all, you and your loved one will be exchanging vows of fidelity on some exotic island paradise with all the romance but without the added expense. Not only that, by swapping I dos while on ship, you no longer have to spend another fortune for your honeymoon.

This top quality company has been a pioneer in the industry of freestyle cruising that allows guests and passengers to choose however they want to spend their time. Dining, relaxing, and having fun on board and on shore are only some of the things their modern fleet has to offer – and all at your own pace. With this, getting married on some romantic island becomes all the more exciting because of their free-spirited living attitude.

However, there are a few simple things…

you need to understand about getting married on ship.

First off, you need to understand that most weddings on these floating hotels do not always occur on board the vessel, but instead in the port of call of the ship… whether it is at the place of departure or somewhere along the voyage. This is important because there will be traditional practices associated with the local culture of the port of call which need to be observed. Should you feel uneasy about observing these local customs and traditions during your wedding ceremony, it might be a good idea to plan ahead of time and forego the wedding ceremony to take place at another destination.

Should the idea of arranging for an island wedding be too much of a hassle for you and your partner, you can always stay aboard the cruise ship and have the local matrimonial officer administer the exchange of solemn vows according to internationally established laws. Remember also that, in general, ship captains are not actually authorized to marry couples unless in very extreme situations.

Now, in cases where you really would like to get married and exchange lifetime vows with your partner in the middle of the sea, ask your friendly travel agent if such an arrangement can be made. In such cases, some portions of the social hall, a conference room or even a function room on board can be converted into a mini floating chapel where you will be making your marriage vows. Also, take note that Norwegian is registered in the Bahamas so you may want to find out if the marriage license obtained here will be legitimate in your own place.

The next step is for you to acquire…

…a valid marriage license for the setting or location where you’ll be docked for your ceremony. Asking your travel agent or the cruise line for helpful tips and suggestions on how to perform this is a good way to start.

You may also want to consider the full range of wedding options that are available from a $300 package which already includes a notary, witnesses, cake and champagne to a package of $75 per person for each wedding guest to provide an open bar and buffet. Your choice of wedding music, photographer, and floral arrangements can be facilitated by the cruise ship’s wedding consultant. Plan ahead and plan together with your travel agent and cruise line representatives to make this wedding a truly memorable one for you and your partner.

Remember, no amount of preparations and careful planning can ever replace the confidence and dedication you need to show while saying your wedding vows, and during your lifetime together.