Celebrity and Azamara Marry...

No, not each other, but they can marry you.

In a week traditionally devoted to romance, Celebrity and Azamara Cruises announced that their Captains will soon be able to marry couples at sea. Up to this point, only Princess Cruise Line offered this service, even though many couples presumed all lines could do this. Most lines offer weddings aboard the ship before departure, or in ports while on the cruise, but up to now, only Princess offered weddings while actually sailing, even though popular lore had most people believing all Captains can perform this ritual.

In the announcement, Celebrity and Azamara announced that with the re-registration of their ships to Maltese registration, government regulations there permit their Captains to perform legal weddings while at sea.

Weddings will still need to be arranged in advance to ensure the proper documentation and licenses can be secured.

I've helped many couples arrange weddings at sea through Princess, and am very glad to see two more lines offering this! It's a wonderfully romantic (and lower stress) way to tie the knot and start your honeymoon all in one fell swoop! Call or email me if you have questions or want to arrange your own wedding at sea.