Weddings & Vow Renewals
It's the beginning of a whole new life together; your celebration of love. With Azamara Club Cruises, you can create a unique and memorable wedding in the destination of your choice, most anywhere. Whether it's a stunning cliff-top wedding in Greece or an elegant affair onboard the ship, we believe your wedding day should be everything and anything you desire. Our attentive staff will attend to every detail so you can concentrate on the only thing that matters-each other.
Tie the Knot at Sea with the Captain as Your Wedding Officiant
Wedding packages
Give your dreams the attention they deserve. Our Azamara Weddings & Vow Renewals at Sea allow you to be the architect of your dreams by offering almost endless options. Whether it is planning a dream ceremony perched high above blue waters, at an exotic castle in Europe or with a Captain-officiated ceremony while sailing, Azamara Weddings & Vow Renewals at Sea make it easy for you to create memories of a lifetime.
To learn more about the wedding packages we offer, speak to your travel agent or call 0844 493 4016.
Customise your day
It's the one magical day you will remember forever so give yourself the unique and stylish wedding you envision. With Azamara's touch of understated elegance, you can make it extraordinary with these special selections.
Entertainment
Set the right tone for your lifetime together with live music or your favorite songs from a disc jockey.
Flowers
Add just the right touch to your affair with blooms and greenery as magnificent as they appear in nature.
Invitations and Favors
The proclamation of love expressed with elegantly crafted stationery and memorable wedding favors.
Photography (onboard)
Capture the moments forever with our professional onboard photography.
Receptions
Your first event as a married couple. Let Azamara bring your dream reception to life with our elegant reception choices.
Romantic Occasions
Perhaps an elegant table for two in a dramatic setting is in order. Specialty dining reservations ensure an unforgettable evening.
Or if you choose, linger over a romantic breakfast in bed as you embark upon your lifetime together. Whatever your mood, Azamara caters to your every desire.
Salon and Spa Appointments
There's no better way to ensure a relaxed and glowing wedding party than with manicures, pedicures, shampoos and hair up-dos in the Spa and Salon. A luxurious massage soothes your excitement.
Transportation
Every aspect of your wedding experience creates an ambiance of romance and allure. Make your arrival and departure comfortable and memorable with our transportation choices. (Additional fees may apply.)
Videography
Bring your wedding experience to life over and over again with our videography services. Editing selections include "in camera" and deluxe edited versions.
For more information on planning your wedding, simply call 0844 493 4016.
Renew your vows
Whether celebrating your Paper Anniversary or your Golden Anniversary, commemorate this loving occasion by renewing your vows at sea. Accent this special ceremony with your choice of flowers, photography and a reception as large or as intimate as you desire.
For more information on renewing your vows, speak to your travel agent or contact us at 0844 493 4016.
Aisle to Isle Renewal
Renew your commitment to each other as you sail off to explore new exotic territories.
• Pre-cruise Event Manager
• Romantic Wedding Location onboard the Ship
• Shipboard Ceremony Officiant
• Recorded Ceremony Music
• Bottle of champagne
• Cake for two
• Commemorative Vow Renewal Certificate
• Single stem rose for Bride*
• Matching boutonniere for Groom
• One hour of photography service -Photos not included, but may be purchased separately
True Love Knot Renewal
Unique Captain performed ceremony reinforcing the bonds that brought you together from the beginning.
• Pre-cruise Event Manager
• Intimate Wedding Location on board the Ship
• Special Nautical Renewal Ceremony Officiated by Ship's Captain
• Commemorative Vow Renewal Certificate signed by the Captain
• Recorded ceremony music
• Petite Bouquet for Bride*
• Matching Boutonniere for Groom
• One hour Photography Service
• 1–8x10 photograph of the couple with Captain, signed by the Captain
• 1-8x10 photograph of the ship
• Bottle of Champagne
• 2 "Special Memories" engraved champagne flutes
• Cake for Two
• Breakfast for two, delivered to your stateroom
Wedding Guidelines
Our professional planners will work with you to attend to every detail of your wedding celebration. Our wedding coordinators are available to answer any questions you may have regarding marriage licenses, wedding guidelines and other arrangements.
For more information on marriage licenses and wedding guidelines, speak to your travel agent or call 0844 493 4016.
Booking
Please reserve your wedding date and customized selections early. Due to the individual care our Wedding Event Managers give each wedding, we are limited in the number of ceremonies that can be coordinated on each ship and at each port of call. All ceremonies and receptions are reserved based on availability. Ceremonies may only be held without payment for seventy-two (72) hours. To avoid a $250.00 late fee, please arrange your wedding at least sixty (60) days prior to the sail date of your cruise vacation. Our Wedding Event Managers will work with you to create the perfect wedding that suits your individual style. Your wedding date will be reserved as soon as full payment for your wedding package and a signed contract is received. Wedding arrangements may be paid in US Dollars by credit card, travel agency check, certified check or international money order. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are also accepted.
Once your wedding is confirmed with payment and a signed contract, a wedding reservation can only be rescheduled outside of sixty (60) days prior to the sail date. If you need to reschedule the date of your wedding for any reason, it is subject to availability and a rescheduling fee of $250.00.
Due to the limited availability of some services, we encourage couples to book custom options as soon as choices are made. Enhancements will be confirmed upon full receipt of payment. Additions and changes may only be received up to forty-five (45) days prior to the sail date of your cruise vacation.
As a complimentary service provided by Azamara Club Cruises, wedding parties may have up to ten (10) non-sailing guests in attendance at the wedding ceremony. If there are more than ten (10) non-sailing guests, a reception package must be booked. Additional cake and champagne does not constitute a reception. If a reception is booked on the ship, additional non-sailing guests may attend the ceremony and reception. Please note that in some ports of call, non-sailing guests are not permitted to board the ship due to security restrictions.
Wedding parties with a reception may have a maximum of one hundred and fifty (150) non-sailing guests board the ship for their celebration. Wedding parties with 25-50 guests require the services of an additional Wedding Coordinator and will be charged an additional $150.00 US Dollars. For each additional twenty-five (25) guests, Azamara Club Cruises requires the services of one additional Wedding Coordinator. Couples who choose to have a destination wedding ceremony may purchase an onboard reception following their ceremony. There is an additional fee of $150.00 US Dollars as onboard receptions require a Wedding Coordinator.
Please be advised that in the event of strikes, lockouts, riots, weather conditions, change of itineraries, missed ports, mechanical difficulties or other unforeseen circumstances, Azamara Club Cruises may at any time and without prior notice cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing or port of call. Azamara Club Cruises shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever incurred by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement or deviation. Please refer to Azamara's brochures and cruise ticket contract for additional terms and conditions regarding your cruise vacation.
Boarding
Priority boarding is provided for bridal couples (as well as their guests) who are being married on the day of sailing. If you have not registered online, please have your cruise documents completed prior to arriving at the cruise terminal. All wedding couples must present themselves to the Wedding Coordinator to check in and to be escorted to the ship. There may be lines for regular passengers to check-in and to board the ship, therefore, checking in with the Wedding Coordinator is the only way we can ensure bridal couples and their guests do not wait in line unnecessarily. The boarding time is controlled by U.S. Customs and Immigration. No one is permitted to board the ship until U.S. Customs and Immigration clear the ship. A Wedding Coordinator will greet the bridal party and guests at the security desk inside the terminal area and escort them onboard ship and then escort the couple to their stateroom. Couples may board as soon as US Customs clears the ship, which is typically between noon and 12:30 pm. All sailing and non-sailing guests will receive special priority check-in, provided they arrive at the pier by 10:30 am. Non-sailing guests will not be able to purchase food or beverages while onboard the ship or at the cruise terminal.
Luggage
It is extremely important the wedding party personally carry all items onboard that are to be used in the ceremony. This includes the tuxedo, wedding dress, shoes, jewelry, etc. for the entire wedding party (bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen). Security will only allow one small carry on and a garment bag per person. Luggage checked with the luggage handlers may not arrive in the stateroom until well after the ceremony.
Wedding Locations and Times
Ceremony times and locations are assigned according to the requirements of each wedding or onboard event. Times and venue will be confirmed approximately two (2) weeks prior to the sail date of your cruise vacation. According to the number of guests, weddings are performed in the ship's library, chapel (if applicable) or in one of the ship's lounges. For safety reasons much of the furniture onboard is anchored in place and therefore cannot be reconfigured. Wedding decorations for the ceremony include two (2) white columns and two (2) silk flower arrangements. The type of reception purchased determines the length of time allotted for a reception. In some ports, reception times may be limited. For more details, please check with your Event Manager.
The ship's Captain does not have the authority to perform wedding ceremonies. All ceremonies are civil ceremonies performed by a government-approved official.
Hurricane Policy
If we are in hurricane season, before the ship sets sail or if the ship is not sailing, our Couples are given the opportunity to completely cancel their wedding and they will receive a full refund of their wedding package minus the marriage license fees, any fees for special orders to be provided by a shoreside vendor and a $250.00 administrative fee. The Couple may also opt to have a symbolic ceremony onboard while the ship is sailing. No refund will be due for this option. If possible, we will try to schedule the wedding at another port of call depending on the ship's itinerary. If the Couple opts to have their wedding at the new port of call, the ceremony will be symbolic due to the fact that we may not have enough time to obtain a new marriage license. No compensation will be given for this option.
Itinerary Changes
When we are not in hurricane season, the following will apply: If possible, we will try to schedule the wedding at another port of call depending on the ship's itinerary. If the Couple opts to have their wedding at the new port of call, the ceremony will be symbolic due to the fact that we may not have enough time to obtain a new marriage license. The Couple may also opt to have a symbolic ceremony onboard while the ship is sailing. No compensation will be given for either option. If the Couple decides not accept either of these options and prefers not to proceed with the wedding, no compensation will be given.
Cancellation Policy
For a refund of your wedding or ceremony enhancements, Azamara Club Cruises must receive notice of cancellation in writing no later than sixty (60) days prior to your sailing date. A refund, less $250.00 US Dollars administration fee and the license fees, will be issued. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations made less than sixty (60) days prior to sail date.