Questions related to Weddings
The Captain can perform your ceremony once the ship is in international waters. Your marriage will be legally recognized in The Bahamas. Check with your local governmental authorities to see if they will also recognize your marriage.
Yes, you can get married at Perfect Day at CocoCay while your cruise is docked at the island, pending availability at one of our island wedding sites. To learn more, contact our Royal Weddings team at 1-888-WED-RCCL.
The Bahamian maritime marriage license application process is complex and requires at least 90 days for processing. Royal Weddings will assist you with obtaining your license to ensure all legal requirements in the Bahamas are met. Application and li...
There are certain limitations as to when your wedding can take place. Royal Weddings will make every effort to accommodate your preferred date but it is subject to the venue and officiant availability
All weddings at sea must be booked at least 90 days prior to sailing but we strongly encourage you to book as far in advance as possible.
For shipboard ceremonies, the maximum will depend on the package selected and the capacity of the venue. Please contact your Royal Wedding Specialist for specifics.
For weddings held on the first day of the cruise, we allow wedding parties priority boarding. Because of this, we require that members of wedding parties arrive at the pier at a specified time to avoid congestion. Note that boarding times may vary by...
If the weather is unsuitable for an outdoor ceremony, alternate arrangements will be made at the discretion of the coordinator.
The Royal Weddings Sales Coordinator is the first person you’ll talk to when you call Royal Weddings. The Royal Weddings Sales Coordinator will assist you in selecting a Royal Weddings Package and ensure your requested ship and preferred date are ava...
Wheelchair, restroom and changing room accessibility vary by ship and by port. Contact your shoreside coordinator for location specifications.
In the United States, a Notary Public or a non-denominational officiant will preside. In non-U.S. ports, a non-denominational officiant will preside. Legal ceremonies at sea are performed by the Captain or Staff Captain. Symbolic ceremonies at sea ar...
Same-sex legal weddings are currently offered ashore, in U.S. ports and in ports abroad, where legally permissible. Legal same-sex weddings cannot be performed at sea, as Royal Caribbean ships are registered in the Bahamas. However, symbolic same-sex...
Additional fees will apply on some holidays and on weddings taking place at our private destinations. Your Royal Weddings Sales Coordinator will advise at time of booking.
Yes, music is provided for the ceremony. We just ask that all song selections be submitted at least 21 days before sailing. This timeline ensures our DJ has everything prepared for both the ceremony and the reception.
Wedding decorations brought onboard are subject to approval. Contact your shoreside coordinator for more information.
The Wedding Package you select will be applied to your booked Cruise Reservation. Payment for the package will follow the payment schedule of the cruise reservation. The enhancements or add-ons are typically selected by 45 days to sailing. Payment is...
You are able to schedule a ship tour after you have booked your wedding. Ship tours include a full tour of the venues of the ship and a luncheon. The cost is $250.00 for up to 4 guests. Plus $60.00 each per additional guest. Please further inquire wi...
You are able to book a Spa appointment online through Pre-Cruise Planner. We do offer priority service to couples but if the booking is not made online, you will need to secure the appointment by visiting the salon on Embarkation day.
There is no deposit amount needed for the wedding package itself, however, a deposit for the cruise should be made in order to confirm the stateroom reservation. The selected wedding package will be added when confirmed and is due with the final paym...
Royal Celebrations will be your Pre-Cruise Wedding Planner to walk you through every wonderful possibility. Once onboard, you will meet your Day Of Wedding Coordinator to bring your dream wedding to life and if an Embarkation or Destination package i...
