Cruising is the new hot honeymoon. The advantages are appealing: you pack and unpack only once; it is a hassle-free and crime-free environment; and you get special attention, if you want it. It is also easy to budget in advance, as one price often includes airfare, cruise, food, entertainment, several destinations, shore excursions, and pre- and post-cruise hotel stays.
Once you are married, some cruise lines make a point of offering discounts to entice you to book a future (anniversary) cruise. Just think, no cooking meals, everything will be done for you.
Some cruise ships feature Sunday departures, so couples can plan a Saturday wedding and reception before traveling to their ship. Pre- and post-cruise hotel accommodation can also be arranged.
Most large resort ships accommodate honeymoon couples well; however, if you want to plan a more private, intimate honeymoon, it would be a good idea to try one of the smaller, yacht-like cruise vessels such as those of Seabourn Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, or Windstar Cruises.
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Cruise lines offer a variety of honeymoon packages, just as hotels and resorts on land do. Although not all cruise lines provide all services, a typical selection might include:
- Private captain’s cocktail party for honeymooners
- Tables for two in the dining room
- Set of crystal champagne or wine glasses
- Honeymoon photograph with the captain, and photo album
- Complimentary champagne or wine
- Honeymoon cruise certificate
- Champagne and caviar for breakfast
- Flowers in your suite or cabin
- Complimentary cake
Finally, take a copy of your marriage licence or certificate, for immigration (or marriage) purposes, as your passports will not yet have been amended.
Also, remember to allow extra in your budget for things like shipboard gratuities (tips), shore excursions, and spending money ashore. |
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