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Azamara Cruises provides comprehensive wedding services, complete with trained wedding consultants called Event Managers. In order to use their services, you must first make a booking through a Vacations To Go group specialist who will then act as your liaison to Azamara's wedding coordinator. For more information on Azamara cruises, click here. To read more about Azamara's wedding services, see below. For reservations and information, call the Vacations To Go Group Department toll free at 800-514-9986, Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, CST.
Wedding Packages
Give your dreams the attention they deserve. 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.
Guests being married at sea by Azamara captains will be offered a variety of packages that include anything from private receptions in their ship's specialty restaurant to cake, champagne, and more. Basic captain-performed wedding packages begin at $2,500. Guests should book their wedding in advance of their sailing in order to allow time for the processing of licenses and other legal documents.
Test the Waters
Pre-wedding Consultation and Tour
Azamara's "Test the Waters" Package is a perfect opportunity for couples wanting a quick tour of the pier and ship prior to their wedding cruise. The bridal couple will arrive at the pier on a pre-scheduled embarkation day and be met at the ship by a Wedding Coordinator. The package would include the following:
Pre-inspection arrangements.
Site inspection with Wedding Coordinator - Total time: 90 minutes onboard.
30-minute tour of the wedding and reception locations.
30-minutes of which includes consultation of wedding props, site photography, setup and question and answer session.
Join other sailing guests for a 30-minute open buffet lunch.
Package Cost:
$175.00 per couple, 90 minutes
Additional Guests: $45.00 per person
Additional Consultation Hours: $100.00 per hour
Shipboard Wedding Packages
In select ports, family and friends can attend an onboard ceremony that takes place before the ship departs. After the ceremony, you'll experience an unforgettable cruise. The Wedding Package starts at approximately $1,995 (not including marriage license - if applicable) and includes:
Shipboard Wedding
Priority Check-in for the Couple and their Sailing Guests*
Escort for the Bridal Couple by their Azamara Wedding Coordinator from the Pier to their Stateroom*
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Indoor Wedding Location
Wedding Officiant from Wedding Destination
Special Vows
Wedding Coordinator
Recorded Ceremony Music
Cake for two
Bridal Bouquet with Matching Boutonnière**
Bottle of Sparkling Wine
Keepsake Wedding Certificate
One Hour of Photography Service - Photos not included, but may be purchased separately
Deck Wedding Onboard the Ship
"Azamara Weddings" offers amazing deck ceremonies and receptions. Envision a white wedding canopy adorned with flowing garland and fresh flowers. Now imagine this beautiful setting perched high above the blue waters. Sounds romantic? Deck weddings are a specialty. Check with your Event Manager for all the details on deck weddings.
Notes: A local Officiant will perform the ceremony while docked at the port of call. Non-sailing guests may not be allowed to board ship for receptions back on board at some destinations.
*Only available for weddings held on the ship's sailing day. Priority boarding will also be provided to non-sailing guests of the bridal couple.
**Flowers may be substituted based on availability.
Shoreside Wedding Package
Azamara offers unique itineraries to all seven continents. Pick one and
plan the ultimate destination wedding. Contact Azamara's Event Consultants
today to find out which shoreside destination is right for you. Shoreside
packages start at approximately $2,095 and include:
Shoreside Wedding
Round-trip Taxi Transportation for Bridal Couple from the Ship to the Ceremony Location
Romantic Wedding Ceremony
Exotic Wedding Location (most ports of call offer a beach or garden setting)
Wedding Officiant from Wedding Destination
Wedding Coordinator
Recorded Traditional Ceremony Music
Bridal Bouquet and Matching Boutonniere*
Wedding Cake for Two
Bottle of Sparkling Wine Served at Ceremony Site (non-alcoholic sparkling wine will be substituted in state parks)
Keepsake Wedding Certificate
One Hour of Photography Service - Photos not included, but may be purchased separately
Notes: A local Officiant will perform the ceremony while docked at the port of call.
*Flowers may be substituted based on availability.
Shipboard Vow Renewal Package
Renew your commitment to each other as you sail off to explore new exotic territories. Package starts at $575 and includes:
Pre-cruise Event Manager
Romantic Wedding Location Onboard the Ship
Shipboard Ceremony Officiant
Recorded Ceremony Music
Bottle of Sparkling Wine
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
To learn more about the wedding packages Azamara offers, ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor.
Wedding Receptions
Envision a reception where every guest is welcomed and indulged in true Azamara style. Select gourmet cuisine from a menu of options and ensure the wedding of your dreams with Azamara's devoted and attentive staff.
Azamara is now offering receptions in its beautiful specialty restaurants onboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest.
Wedding or Vow Renewal receptions may be held in specialty restaurants during regular operating hours or as a private function
Minimum of 25 guests needed for a private dining reception with a choice from three set menu options, including desserts and wine
Set menus or a buffet will be offered for private functions only
Regular menu or Menu Exceptionale choices will be offered for functions occurring during regular hours
Maximum of 24 guests can be accommodated for a reception during regular operating hours
For more information on planning your reception, contact your Vacations To Go travel counselor.
Please note: selections are also available in vegetarian. Substitutions may be made at the Chef's discretion.
Toasts and Treats
Azamara Weddings have the special touches that will treat your guests to a timeless memory of your wedding day. All Toasts and Treats listed below are for onboard receptions.
Please note: prices and availability are subject to change.
Creative Cakes
One-tier cake, available for parties up to 25 - $4.00 per person
Two-tier cake, available for parties from 25 to 50 - $6.00 per person
Three-tier cake, available for parties from 50 and up - $8.00 per person
Cake Knife & Server - $45.00 set
Custom cakes or cakes for larger groups will be arranged on an individual basis. Call for Quote.
Specialty Sweets
Chocolate Covered Strawberries - $7.00 per person
Chocolate Fountain (Minimum 30 guests) - $17.00 per person
Chocolate fountain with skewers of fruit and marshmallows - $125.00 set up fee
Candy Stick, Licorice or Lollipop Jars (Minimum 5 Jars) - $10.00 each
Nuts for Cocktail Tables (Minimum 10 tables) - $3.00 per table
Art Sculptures
Ice Sculptures - $130.00 each
Vegetable Sculptures - $55.00 each
Delicious Drinks
Azamara has specialty drinks just for weddings, to name a few: Blushing Bride, Ocean Romance, First Kiss, and Eternal Love. Or, if you have your own bar idea, let Azamara create it and you give it a special name.
Specialty Drink, one glass - $7.50 per person
Specialty Drink Bar one hour - $17.00 per person
Champagne
House Champagne Hour - $17.75 per person
House Champagne Toast, one glass - $6.95 per person
Champagne Tower: Set-up fee plus the per person toast (minimum of 25 guests) - $125.00 set-up fee
Other Wishes
Upgrade to Premium Brand Bar Service* additional - $6.50 per person
Non-alcoholic Service, Punch, Soda, Coffee Service, one hour - $6.95 per person
Gourmet Cuisine
Azamara Cruises is known for its incredible cuisine. Prepared by world-renowned chefs, its culinary delights are made using only the finest, freshest ingredients. The cuisine is definitely something your guests will remember.
Weddings will require the assistance of an additional Wedding Coordinator for shipboard receptions.
Lunch Buffet with Open Bar - $52.00 per person (plus tax) USD**
This is a one (1) hour reception, serving a minimum of 25 guests.
Additional hour of Open Bar only: $20.00 per person
Cold Buffet
Smoked Norwegian Wild Salmon with Chicken Pate
Chicken Terrine with Leeks and Pistachio
Melon and Parma Ham
Shrimp Pyramid, Cocktail Sauce and Fine Champagne Sauce
Roasted Vegetables in Olive Oil (Red, Green & Yellow Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini Squash, Eggplant served with Buffalo Mozzarella, Tabbouleh)
Served From Chafing Dish
Grilled Halibut with Rhubarb Compote and Aged Balsamic marinated Strawberries
Roast Tuscan Chicken Breast on Corn Polenta
Navarin of Lamb in a Light Jus
Macaire Potatoes with fine roasted Croutons and Chives
Spinach, Tomato and Mushroom Gratin
Fresh Linguine Pasta in a Light Tomato Emulsion, Basil Pesto Salad
Caesar Salad tossed at the Buffet
Baby Lettuces - Mesclun, Vinaigrette al Jerez
Dessert
Fresh Sliced Fruit Display
Panna Cotta with Mango and Passion Fruit Coulis
Tiramisu
Crème Brulee
Sacher Torte
Caramelized Cheesecake
Beverages
Coffee, Tea, Herbed Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milk
Bar Service
Call brands with mixers, house wine, beer, soda and juice served to you and your guests by Azamara wait staff.
Upgrade to Premium Brand Bar Service for an additional $6.50 per person
This is a sample menu. Substitutions may be made at the Chef's discretion.
Please note: pricing is subject to change.
**The above reception is available as a non-alcoholic reception at $45.00 US Dollars per person.
Sit Down Luncheon with Soft Drinks and Red & White Wine - $46.00 per person (plus tax) USD
This is a two (2) hour reception, serving a minimum of 25 guests.
Soup
Light Crème of Cepes Cappuccino
Salad
Tossed Baby Lettuce with Snipped Chives
Entrees
Pave of North Atlantic Cod, Emulsion of Mussel Juice and White Wine Scented with Saffron Threads
- or -
Artichoke Crushed Rack of Lamb, Basil Whipped Black Olives and Artichokes
Dessert
Crepes Suzette served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Berries
- or -
Chocolate Soufflé, the most Classic and Well known Light Soufflé
Please note: Menu is subject to change at Chef's discretion
Hot and Cold Canapés with Open Bar - $32.00 per person (plus tax) USD
This is a one (1) hour reception, serving a minimum of 16 guests and a maximum of 35 guests.
Hot Canapés
Chicken Sate with Peanut Butter Sauce
Mushrooms in Filo Dough
Curried Beef and Chutney
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Cold Canapés
Spinach Spread on Wheat Toast
Smoked Salmon Trout Canapé
Greek Salad on a Cucumber
Island Turkey Salad on a Scone
Bar Service
Call brands with mixers, house wine, beer, soda and juice served to you and your guests by Azamara wait staff.
Upgrade to Premium Brand Bar Service for an additional $6.50 per person
Food Stations*
Shrimp Pyramid, Cocktail Sauce and Fine Champagne Sauce - $14.00 per person
Pasta Station - $7.00 per person
Carving Station - starting at $10.00 per person
* These are available as an addition to your canapé reception package only.
Cheese Trolley
Domestic Cheeses with traditional crackers and fruits - $8.50 per person
Points to Remember
Please note that prices do not include applicable sales tax.
Please remember that cruise ship weddings are not traditional weddings and all enhancements and pricing are subject to change based on ship and itinerary.
Customize 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.
PHOTOGRAPHY (Onboard)
Capture the moments forever with Azamara's onboard professional photographer.
RECEPTIONS
Your first event as a married couple. Let Azamara bring your dream reception to life with Azamara's 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 life 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 Azamara's transportation choices. (Additional fees may apply.)
VIDEOGRAPHY
Bring your wedding experience to life over and over again with Azamara's videography services. Editing selections include "in camera" and deluxe edited versions.
Wedding Destinations
Make your wedding day truly spectacular by choosing the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony. A meaningful part of your big day, and a true reflection of who you are and your love for each other, Azamara Cruises offers both onboard and shoreside packages for the wedding destination of your choice. Whether you envision a setting of swaying palm trees in St. Kitts or majestic mountains in the Mediterranean, you'll find just what you've imagined aboard Azamara Cruises.
Wedding Guidelines
Azamara's professional planners will work with you to attend to every detail of your wedding celebration. Azamara's wedding coordinators are available to answer any questions you may have regarding marriage licenses, wedding guidelines and other arrangements.
Booking
Please reserve your wedding date and customized selections early. Due to the individual care Wedding Event Managers give each wedding, Azamara is 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. Azamara's 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, Azamara encourages 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 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 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 Cruises may at any time and without prior notice cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing or port of call. Azamara 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 Azamara 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.
Hurricane Policy
If in hurricane season, before the ship sets sail or if the ship is not sailing, 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, Azamara 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 Azamara may not have enough time to obtain a new marriage license. No compensation will be given for this option.
Itinerary Changes
When not in hurricane season, the following will apply: If possible, Azamara 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 Azamara 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 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.
Important Note: Wedding package details and pricing are subject to change
by cruise lines without notice.
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