Wiesbaden,
July 26, 2013 – Norwegian Cruise Line has announced three new,
customizable destination wedding experiences for guests wishing to
celebrate their nuptials on one of Norwegian’s ships or in one of
the line’s spectacular destinations. In partnership with
Vancouver-based Royal Ocean Events, Norwegian offers couples the
opportunity to have the wedding of a lifetime during their cruise,
whether they choose to tie the knot overlooking the sparkling ocean,
atop a majestic glacier in Alaska, or under a canopy of palm trees on
an exotic Caribbean beach.
Couples
planning their dream destination wedding with Norwegian can choose
from three wedding ceremony options: “Symbolic”, performed on
board while at sea; “Harborside”, performed on board while the
ship is docked in select ports of call; or “Destination”,
performed on shore in select ports of call.
Ceremonies
are currently available in selected ports in North America, the
Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda or for example Santorini in Greece.
From a romantic, intimate ceremony to an elaborate portside affair
with hundreds of guests, brides and grooms sailing with Norwegian can
commemorate the most important day of their life as they’ve always
imagined it.
With
packages starting at U.S. $1.600, Royal Ocean Events offers
everything that couples need for their perfect celebration. The happy
couple can relax, as an experienced wedding coordinator will assist
them every step of the way during the planning process and, once on
board, they will enjoy their big day stress free, as Norwegian’s
on-site wedding coordinators handle all of the day’s details.
All
packages include an officiant or ship officer to perform the
ceremony, on-site wedding coordinator, private ceremony location,
ceremony vows, bride’s bouquet and groom’s boutonniere,
pre-recorded ceremony music, a bottle of sparkling wine, keepsake
wedding certificate and wedding cake.
Norwegian
also offers a wide selection of enhancements and services that
couples can choose from to further personalize their celebration,
including spa and beauty treatments, flowers (including custom
orders), décor and ceremony enhancements, live music, photography
and videography, transportation to and from the ship or wedding
location, priority check-in, and a variety of wedding reception
options, ranging from an elegant cocktail reception with gourmet
selections and open bar to a four-course sit-down luncheon with wine
service.
For
couples who wish to re-confirm their love while at sea, Norwegian’s
“Vow Renewal” package offers married couples the opportunity to
celebrate their love all over again with a group vow renewal ceremony
performed by a crew member. The package starts at U.S. $299 and
includes a bottle of private-selection sparkling wine, a celebration
cake for two, a commemorative vow renewal certificate, dinner for two
in the line’s very romantic signature French Restaurant, Le Bistro,
a professional portrait, sparkling wine and chocolate-covered
strawberries delivered to their stateroom and a bouquet of flowers or
U.S. $50 on-board credit to use towards photo prints. Those couples
who want a more personal experience can select the “Deluxe Vow
Renewal”, offering a private ceremony by the ship’s Captain, an
invitation from the Captain to tour the bridge while the ship is in
port, plus all of the amenities included in the Vow Renewal package.
For
those looking to “pop the question” while at sea, Norwegian and
Royal Ocean Weddings can arrange the ultimate proposal. The
“Engagement” package includes an ideal proposal setting on board,
a bouquet of classic red roses, sparkling wine and strawberries
waiting for the couple in their stateroom, two 25-minute half-body
Swedish massages, in-room tea service, breakfast-in-bed for two, and
dinner for two in Le Bistro, with pricing starting at U.S. $399.
Honeymooners,
too, can take advantage of all that Norwegian’s Freestyle Cruising
has to offer including romantic dinners for two in the line’s
signature restaurants; pampering couples spa treatments in
Norwegian’s award-winning Mandara Spas; and adventurous excursions
in exciting ports of call.
Couples
interested in the new wedding packages should contact Royal Ocean
Events by calling 001-888-475-5511 or by sending an e-Mail
to ncl@royalwed.com.
Requests regarding vow renewal ceremonies, engagement packages or
honeymoon arrangements can be sent to Norwegian Cruise Line
at customerservice@ncl.com.