Frequently asked Questions and Answers
Whether you plan on sailing
alone, after your wedding,
or bringing the whole
family. A cruise ship
wedding will be the best
choice for a fantastic affair.
alone, after your wedding,
or bringing the whole
family. A cruise ship
wedding will be the best
choice for a fantastic affair.
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Answer: No, we are a full service travel agency
and are paid by the cruise line. However, for
some airlines there will be a $35.00 service fee
per ticket if you wish to have Cruising Weddings
run your ticket. Also cancellations of large
cruise groups will be assessed a service fee of
$100.00 for 50 or less passengers, and $200.00
for a group of 50 or more passengers, if
everyone in the group cancels.
and are paid by the cruise line. However, for
some airlines there will be a $35.00 service fee
per ticket if you wish to have Cruising Weddings
run your ticket. Also cancellations of large
cruise groups will be assessed a service fee of
$100.00 for 50 or less passengers, and $200.00
for a group of 50 or more passengers, if
everyone in the group cancels.
Question: Do I have to collect all of my guests
information? names, credit card numbers, etc...
information? names, credit card numbers, etc...
Answer: Sure if you want to, however we offer
this service to you, so you can have a stress free
wedding. Just give your guests our phone
number or email address and we'll do the rest.
All cabin information will be posted on your
Wedding Website so you will know who is
booked and what cabin they are in. Your guests
will receive a receipt that looks similar to this
booking receipt.
this service to you, so you can have a stress free
wedding. Just give your guests our phone
number or email address and we'll do the rest.
All cabin information will be posted on your
Wedding Website so you will know who is
booked and what cabin they are in. Your guests
will receive a receipt that looks similar to this
booking receipt.
Question: I want to have a cruise wedding, but
not everybody will be able to cruise?
not everybody will be able to cruise?
Answer:
1. If you are getting married the day of sailing
most cruise lines offer a day pass for a limited
number of guests to come onboard for the day.
2. Have the wedding on board, or on a tropical
island, then have a reception when you get
back home.
3. Princess cruise line offers weddings at sea,
your non-sailing guests may watch online from
their web cam.
1. If you are getting married the day of sailing
most cruise lines offer a day pass for a limited
number of guests to come onboard for the day.
2. Have the wedding on board, or on a tropical
island, then have a reception when you get
back home.
3. Princess cruise line offers weddings at sea,
your non-sailing guests may watch online from
their web cam.
Answer: If you get married on the beach, we can
book a cocktail party back on the ship afterwards
for you. Or some cruise ships have a premium
dinning room that you can rent out for the night.
Cocktail parties must be prior to 700pm as the
ship's lounges are in use after dinner by the rest
of the passengers.
book a cocktail party back on the ship afterwards
for you. Or some cruise ships have a premium
dinning room that you can rent out for the night.
Cocktail parties must be prior to 700pm as the
ship's lounges are in use after dinner by the rest
of the passengers.
Question: Almost everybody will be cruising with
us for our wedding, but I still want to have an old
fashioned, dinner and dancing reception?
us for our wedding, but I still want to have an old
fashioned, dinner and dancing reception?
Question: Why can't I book online?
Answer: We offer a complementary service, of
speaking to a live person and the same person
every time you call. We negotiate group rates,
with the cruise line on your behalf, this saves
you hours of time, credit card processing,
sending out receipts, and itinerary's to everybody
in your group. You are still considered the group
leader and all group leader benefits you earn
still apply. Also this prevents your mother in law
booking the room next door to you, let us know
who and who not to book next to your cabin.
speaking to a live person and the same person
every time you call. We negotiate group rates,
with the cruise line on your behalf, this saves
you hours of time, credit card processing,
sending out receipts, and itinerary's to everybody
in your group. You are still considered the group
leader and all group leader benefits you earn
still apply. Also this prevents your mother in law
booking the room next door to you, let us know
who and who not to book next to your cabin.
Question: How far in advance do I send the
"Save the Date" notice?
"Save the Date" notice?
Answer: If time allows, 1year or more in
advance, this allows time for all of your guests,
to take time off of work and start saving money.
Average time is about 8 months in advance.
advance, this allows time for all of your guests,
to take time off of work and start saving money.
Average time is about 8 months in advance.
Answer: Yes after we receive your initial cabin
deposit, you can make payments whenever you
would like. Most wedding planners will require
the full basic ceremony package to be paid in full
to hold your spot. Please send us all your group
requests, who wants to sit next to who at dinner,
and who doesn't, what dining time you prefer,
etc...
deposit, you can make payments whenever you
would like. Most wedding planners will require
the full basic ceremony package to be paid in full
to hold your spot. Please send us all your group
requests, who wants to sit next to who at dinner,
and who doesn't, what dining time you prefer,
etc...
Question: We have some guests that are
particular about not vacationing together?
particular about not vacationing together?
Answer: No problem, most cruise lines have
mega ships, that hold over 3000 passengers.
Book their cabins on opposite ends of the
ship, and they will never see each other.
mega ships, that hold over 3000 passengers.
Book their cabins on opposite ends of the
ship, and they will never see each other.
Question: Does Cruising Weddings Services
cost me Money?
cost me Money?
Questions: What if we want to get married
alone on the ship or have a vow renewal?
alone on the ship or have a vow renewal?
Answer: No guests, No problem, Cruising
Weddings can still make you a Wedding or Vow
Renewal Website, to let your friends and family
know all the details of your Wedding and
Reception Location, see example 3 on our
Wedding Website
Weddings can still make you a Wedding or Vow
Renewal Website, to let your friends and family
know all the details of your Wedding and
Reception Location, see example 3 on our
Wedding Website
Question: What are the different locations on
board the ship weddings take place?
board the ship weddings take place?
Answer: Most 6 night cruises or longer offer a
Wedding Chapel or Wedding Room. Princess
and Celebrity offer Deck Weddings, and shorter
than 6 nights cruises, your Wedding will take
place in a decorated lounge. Most Island
locations offer a beach and other island sites to
choose from.
Wedding Chapel or Wedding Room. Princess
and Celebrity offer Deck Weddings, and shorter
than 6 nights cruises, your Wedding will take
place in a decorated lounge. Most Island
locations offer a beach and other island sites to
choose from.
Question: What if I've already booked my cruise?
Answer: If you have booked with another travel
agency you would have to cancel your cabin and
rebook with us, since we cannot pull up another
travel agency's booking. If you have booked
directly with the cruise line, it's no problem to add
our name as your travel agent, and assist you
with your cruise, wedding, and complementary
website.
agency you would have to cancel your cabin and
rebook with us, since we cannot pull up another
travel agency's booking. If you have booked
directly with the cruise line, it's no problem to add
our name as your travel agent, and assist you
with your cruise, wedding, and complementary
website.
Question: Are your cruise prices the same
as other travel agencies and booking direct?
as other travel agencies and booking direct?
Answer: Yes, as of Aug. 1st 2005, all cruise
lines give the same standardized pricing to
individual reservations this includes all travel
agencies and direct bookings. Group rates,
senior rates, military rates, AAA rates, and
past passenger rates may be lower, please
call us for pricing.
lines give the same standardized pricing to
individual reservations this includes all travel
agencies and direct bookings. Group rates,
senior rates, military rates, AAA rates, and
past passenger rates may be lower, please
call us for pricing.
Question: Do I have to use the Cruise Lines
Wedding Packages?
Wedding Packages?
Answer: No, we can assist you in finding private
wedding planners that may be less expensive,
not recommend for hurricane season.
wedding planners that may be less expensive,
not recommend for hurricane season.
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Questions: Can I make payments, and have
my guests sit next to each other at dinner?
my guests sit next to each other at dinner?
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Age Requirements
First Time Cruiser
Discounts
Cruise Ship Questions:
Answer: You may pay for your cruise via credit
card. We act as an agent for the cruise lines,
and your credit card statement will reflect direct
billing from the cruise line you have selected.
card. We act as an agent for the cruise lines,
and your credit card statement will reflect direct
billing from the cruise line you have selected.
Question: How do I pay for my cruise?