British cruise line to offer same-sex marriages at sea

P&O Cruises, part of  Carnival Corporation, is the first cruise line in the UK to be able to conduct same sex weddings at sea.  Britain legalised same sex marriages in 2014 and the new offering follows a landmark ruling earlier this year that legalised same sex marriages in Bermuda, where seven of P&O’s eight ships (apart from the Britannia, which is registered in Southampton). The first same sex marriage is due to take place in January 2018 on board the Azura and the ceremonies will be carried out by the ship’s captain, while the marriage licenses will be issued by the government of Bermuda. Cunard and Princess who are also part of the Carnival Corporation are set to follow in P&Os footsteps.

Weddings at sea are very romantic and getting married by the Captain in the middle of the ocean would be magical and think its great that same sex couples will be able to experience this also, why should they not ITS 2017 and the worlds views have changed !!!!

Here is what P&O have to offer for your special day, prices start from £1200 depending what part of the world you choose to marry you soul mate.

Once you’ve booked, the cost of your Weddings at Sea Package will not change. Included within the package price are the following:

• A romantic ceremony at sea conducted by the Captain
• Wedding ceremony venue with floral arrangements
• Traditional wedding music
• Services of the on board Wedding Coordinator
• The attendance of a professional photographer at the ceremony
• Commemorative wedding certificate
• An official copy of your Marriage Certificate (You can, of course, order additional copies.)
• The cost of the licence fees
• A bottle of Champagne in your cabin on arrival
• Champagne for a toast after the ceremony
• Invitations and thank you notes
• An additional 5kg luggage allowance each for the wedding couple if travelling on a P&O Cruises fly-cruise holiday
• Pressing services of the wedding couple outfits

Are you planning on getting married at sea ? check out our question and answer section on weddings at sea. CLICK HERE