Weddings by Carnival

Picture your wedding photos with a blue sea-sky background or white-sand beach behind you… and a gentle breeze through your hair. Oh, and don’t forget the guests! Whether you get married aboard the ship or on a scenic island destination, Carnival staff takes care of all the details.

And then there’s the honeymoon — is a Carnival cruise the world’s best honeymoon? Only if you like fine dining, entertainment, exotic locations and comfy staterooms… plus even more fun. Nearly all the best ways to spend your honeymoon are included in your cruise fare. Say yes!

How can I book a wedding?
Just give us a call! We will then confirm with Carnival that space is available on your date and book your cruise. Due to limited space, all wedding reservations are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Do I need to cruise to have a Carnival wedding?
Yes, the wedding couple is required to sail. Fortunately, getting married on Carnival is the perfect way to start a honeymoon! We do welcome both sailing and non-sailing wedding guests in most ports. In ports where we anchor at sea and use water shuttles, non-sailing wedding guests are not permitted to board the ship.

What is the maximum number of guests I can have at my wedding?
The maximum number of non-sailing wedding guests attending a wedding is 50.

What is the difference between the types of Carnival weddings? 
An Embarkation Wedding takes place on the ship before your cruise begins, so you can celebrate with family and friends who are not sailing with you. A Wedding At Sea requires that all guests sail with you, since it takes place on the ship, at sea. An Onboard Destination Wedding is offered aboard the ship while it’s docked in a particular port. A Destination Venue Wedding happens off the ship, either on a beach or a similarly beautiful location.

At what time do my wedding guests and I need to be at the port?
Priority boarding is provided for couples being married the day of embarkation, once the ship is cleared by customs. Arrival time for wedding guests is usually 10:30am for most ports. These times are provided with embarkation instructions through our Wedding Department based on the sailing port. You must be at the pier at the time indicated by your wedding planner for priority boarding. Please be prompt. Couples getting married later in the cruise will follow general boarding procedures.

How long will my wedding ceremony last?
The ceremony is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

What’s included in the ship’s onboard wedding ceremony set-up?
Onboard Weddings include an aisle runner and two decorative pillars with white silk floral arrangements. We also have additional decorations, like silk rose petals, that we are happy to provide with specific wedding packages.

What is the deadline to book a wedding?
You must book your wedding no later than 60 business days prior to sailing. But don’t wait that long — all of our services are available on a first come, first serve basis, and often sell-out.

Is the cruise price included in the wedding package?
No. The cost of the wedding package and related services, does not include cruise fare. Your cruise must be purchased separately.

Will my ceremony be performed by the ship’s captain?
All wedding ceremonies are performed by a local officiant.

How do you determine which room my wedding will be in?
Wedding lounges are assigned based on the number of guests attending the wedding, plus which reception options you have selected.

What time do the weddings start?
In most ports, weddings start at approximately 1:00pm.

Do I need to have a reception with my wedding ceremony?
How you celebrate your big day is up to you and we know you want to make it memorable for your guests. We can accommodate almost any budget with options for hors d’oeuvres and beverages. If you select a package without a reception, a short champagne toast will be held to end your ceremony.

Which time of the year is the least expensive to have a wedding?
Wedding prices don’t change seasonally but are subject to change at any point based on capacity and demand.

Do you perform same gender marriages?
Absolutely! Note, however, that certain ports we sail to do not recognize the legality of same-gender wedding ceremonies. In those ports we can only provide symbolic ceremonies for same-gender couples. The laws at some ports prevent us from being able to offer a symbolic or legal service. Please contact our Wedding Department for more information on which ports have restrictions.

Can I get married while at sea?
Yes! We offer the option of Wedding At Sea. These are symbolic ceremonies — they’re not legally binding.