Princess Perfect Weddings: A Guide to Getting Married on a Princess Cruise

In 1998, the Grand Princess debuted something no ship had ever carried before: a custom-built wedding chapel at sea. Princess Cruises' captains were already officiating legal ceremonies, but a dedicated chapel set a new standard for what a wedding at sea could look like.

Princess Perfect Weddings is Princess Cruises' official at-sea wedding program, offering packages for legal and symbolic ceremonies, vow renewals, and proposals, all officiated by the ship's captain. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a celebration for 18 or more guests, this guide covers every package, what's included, and the details most planning guides skip.

Princess Wedding Packages at a Glance

Note: Princess Perfect Weddings also offers vow renewal and proposal packages, which are covered in detail in the Beyond the Wedding section below.

*A $200 seasonal surcharge applies on select holiday dates. Prices are subject to change. Contact The Cruise Web for current pricing and availability.

Closer Look at the Wedding Packages

Every Princess Perfect Wedding Package shares a foundation regardless of size: your ceremony is officiated by the ship's captain, a dedicated wedding coordinator handles planning from before you board through the day itself, and the captain's involvement goes well beyond the ceremony.

Expect a private meeting the day before, a personal welcome note, a bridge tour & photo, and an official announcement of the newly married couple to everyone onboard. What changes from package to package are scale, guest count, and how much of the day you want to fill.

Perfect Pair Package

The perfect package for couples getting hitched in front of only a few of your favorite people (includes the couple and up to 2 guests). The ceremony, the captain, and every detail you need to mark the occasion properly.

What's Included

• Up to 2 guests
• Indoor or outdoor captain-led ceremony
• Pre-recorded ceremony music
• Fresh florals for the couple (full bouquets or boutonnieres)
• Photographer service during the ceremony and for one hour afterward, with prints & digital high-res files
• Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast
• Romantic stateroom breakfast for the couple
• Sparkling wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries delivered to your stateroom
• Stateroom décor with rose petals & a towel animal
• Pre-cruise and onboard wedding coordinator
• Keepsake certificate

Ceremony Times: 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm

Pricing*

Symbolic Ceremony: $2,995
Legal Ceremony: $3,495

Timeless Ceremony at Sea Package

For couples who want to share the moment with the people who matter most. Timeless Ceremony at Sea expands the guest list to eight and adds a solo live musician to set the tone as vows are exchanged, keeping the experience intimate while giving it a little more atmosphere.

What's Included

Everything in Perfect Pair, plus

• Up to 8 guests
• Solo live musician during the ceremony (up to 30 minutes)
• Expanded photo package: 20 digital high-res files & 4 photo prints
• Wedding couple gift bag
• Additional guests can be added at $29/adult and $14.50/child*

Ceremony Times: 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm

Pricing*

Symbolic Ceremony: $3,995
Legal Ceremony: $4,495

Timeless Wedding at Sea Package

Timeless Wedding at Sea is built for couples who want the ceremony, the reception, the live music, the florals for the whole wedding party, and the photos to capture it all. With a guest list of up to 18 and a dedicated 60-minute reception venue following the ceremony, this is a wedding in every sense of the word.

The live musician stays for both the ceremony and reception (up to 90 minutes total). Two salon services are included for the couple. Every edited digital photo file is yours, along with a full set of prints. And guests raise their glasses to a signature welcome cocktail the couple helps create.

What's Included

Everything in Timeless Ceremony at Sea, plus

• Up to 18 guests
• Live musician for ceremony and reception (up to 90 minutes total)
• Fresh florals for up to 4 wedding party members (full bouquets or boutonnieres)
• Two salon services for the couple (hair updo, manicure, pedicure, or men's grooming options)
• Full edited digital photo package with 10 5x7 prints and 2 8x10 prints
• 60-minute dedicated reception venue following the ceremony
• Signature welcome cocktail for all guests, curated by the couple
• 2-tier wedding cake and sparkling wine toast for all guests
• One specialty dining reservation for the couple
• Additional guests can be added at $39/adult and $19.50/child*

Ceremony Times: 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm

Pricing*

Symbolic Ceremony: $5,995
Legal Ceremony: $6,495

Note: Photography included in Princess Perfect Weddings packages cannot be combined with Princess Plus or Princess Premier photo offerings. Additional photo purchases outside the package must be made separately.

Beyond the Wedding

Not every couple boards a Princess ship to get married for the first time. Some come to say it again. Others come to pop the question. And plenty arrive still glowing from the ceremony, ready to begin the honeymoon chapter.

Princess has packages for all of it, some within Princess Perfect Weddings, and others available separately once you're onboard.

Renew the Love

For couples who want to mark how far they've come. The Renew the Love package brings the same captain-led ceremony experience to vow renewals, with florals, a wedding cake, sparkling wine toast, and a photographer to capture the moment.

The ceremony is symbolic rather than legal, and a valid marriage certificate is required to book.

*Prices are subject to change. Contact The Cruise Web for current pricing.

What's Included

• Captain-led symbolic vow renewal ceremony
• Pre-recorded ceremony music
• Fresh florals for the couple (full bouquets or boutonnieres)
• 1-tier wedding cake and sparkling wine toast
• Photographer service during the ceremony and for one hour afterward, with prints & digital high-res files
• Stateroom décor with rose petals & towel animal
• Pre-cruise and onboard wedding coordinator
• Keepsake certificate

The package is for the couple only. Up to 8 guests may be added at $29 per person.*

Ceremony Time: 11 am

Package Price: $1,595

Princess Perfect Proposal

For the moment that starts it all. Princess handles the setup so you can focus entirely on the question.

A private indoor or outdoor location is arranged in secret, complete with rose petal décor, a photographer ready to capture the reaction, and a celebration cake & sparkling wine toast waiting for after they say yes.

What's Included

• Secret proposal setup in a private indoor or outdoor location
• Single-stem red rose
• Rose petal décor (weather permitting)
• Photographer service for the proposal and up to one hour afterward, with prints & digital high-res files
• 1-tier celebration cake and sparkling wine toast
• Stateroom décor with rose petals & towel animal
• Pre-cruise and onboard coordinator

Package Price: $795*

Honeymoon and Anniversary Packages

Princess offers the same celebratory package for honeymooners and anniversary couples alike, available in two tiers so you can choose how much you want to add to the occasion.

Standard Package Inclusions

• Bottle of champagne
• Chocolate-covered strawberries
• Engraved champagne glasses
• Framed portrait
• Special note from the captain

Deluxe Package Inclusions

Everything in the standard package, plus:

• Two keepsake robes to take home
• Champagne breakfast, delivered on the morning or night of your choice
• Canapés or petit fours, delivered on the morning or night of your choice
• A Lotus Spa treatment for each guest, choice of facial or massage
• An invitation to visit the bridge as personal guests of the captain, a highlight many couples remember long after the cruise ends

Either package and tier can be added to any sailing, not just wedding voyages, and purchasing the package saves 10% compared to buying the same offerings individually.

*Prices are in USD and subject to change. Contact The Cruise Web for current pricing.

Ceremony Venues on Princess Ships

One of the most common questions couples have is where, exactly, the ceremony takes place. The answer depends on the ship, your guest count, and availability on your sail date.

The range of options is wider than most expect. From intimate indoor chapels to open-air deck settings with ocean views, Princess has transformed a variety of onboard spaces into ceremony venues.

A note on The Piazza: Available on every ship in the fleet, The Piazza offers the most dramatic setting of any venue: a grand, elevated indoor space that accommodates up to 70 guests. An additional venue fee applies, and ship approval is required. Couples interested in The Piazza should request it early through their wedding coordinator, as availability is not guaranteed.

Your wedding coordinator will confirm which venues are available for your sailing, with your final venue locked in within 30 days of the ceremony.

Making It Yours

Princess offers a range of options that let couples shape the ceremony and reception around their vision, from the music that plays as you walk down the aisle to what your guests sip at the reception.

Ceremony Enhancements

A few additions worth knowing about as you plan:

• Bring your own processional and recessional music on a USB
• Add rose petal décor to your ceremony venue
• Arrange stateroom-delivered wedding favors for guests
• Add a microphone setup for readings or personal vows

Entertainment Options

For couples hosting a reception, live entertainment can be requested to fill the space. Options include:

• Solo musician
• Professional vocalist and musician
• Live DJ
• Instrumental music group
• A/V and microphone technician for couples displaying their own music or a photo slideshow during the event

Entertainment requests require a confirmed venue based on guest count and should be submitted at least 60 days prior to sailing.

Dining Add-Ons

Couples can request a specialty dining reservation for two as part of their celebration. For larger groups, a partial or full venue buyout is available for the evening, giving your guests a dedicated space to dine and celebrate together.

Note: Breakfast and lunch options are not available through the wedding packages, and specialty dining included in Princess Premier packages cannot be applied to wedding reservations.

Photography Add-Ons

Great news for photo lovers: every package includes a dedicated photographer, prints, and digital files. Want even more? Additional photo purchases are available separately.

Like the dining add-ons, photography included in your Princess Perfect Weddings package cannot be combined with photo offerings from Princess Plus or Princess Premier.

How to Plan and Book Your Princess Perfect Wedding

Planning a wedding at sea is more straightforward than most couples expect. Princess Perfect Weddings has a dedicated team and a clear process designed to take the complexity out of it, from the first inquiry through the morning of the ceremony.

Here are the steps:

1. Browse the packages. The at-a-glance table earlier in this guide is a good starting point. Get a feel for scale, guest count, and budget.
2. Contact a coordinator. Princess' wedding coordinators walk you through the program, answer questions, and help narrow down your options before you commit.
3. Check availability and place a hold. Once you've identified your preferred date, ship, and package, a coordinator can place it on a five-day courtesy hold (payment and a signed agreement must be received within those five days, or the reservation will be canceled automatically).
4. Build your ceremony. After booking, you select inclusions, customize choices, add enhancements, and make special requests with your coordinator.

A few planning timelines to keep in mind:

• Entertainment requests (live musicians, DJ, A/V setup) should be submitted at least 60 days before sailing.
• Your ceremony venue is confirmed within 30 days of your ceremony date.

The Cruise Web Advantage: Our travel advisors specialize in wedding cruises and can help match the right package to your vision, answer questions the website can't, and advocate for you throughout the planning process.

What to Know Before You Book

A few details that don't always make it into the highlights reel, but matter when you're planning.

Holiday Surcharges

A $200 seasonal surcharge applies to ceremonies booked on the following dates:

• Valentine's Day
• Easter
• Independence Day (USA)
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day

The surcharge applies across all packages. If your ideal date falls on one of these, factor it into your budget early.

Same-Sex Ceremonies

Symbolic ceremonies are available to all couples regardless of gender. Legal same-sex ceremonies are subject to local jurisdiction.

Bermuda law, for example, prohibits legal same-sex marriages onboard while at sea. Your wedding coordinator can walk through what's available based on your itinerary and help you understand options for legal ceremonies ashore if needed.

A Few More Details Worth Noting

• Venue confirmation comes within 30 days of your ceremony date.
• Entertainment requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to sailing.
• A valid marriage certificate is required to book the Renew the Love package.
• The five-day courtesy hold requires payment and a signed agreement to confirm. Reservations cancel automatically if neither is received within those five days.

Princess Cruises has spent decades refining what it means to get married at sea. The packages, the venues, the captain's involvement, and the little details in between are all designed with the couple in mind.

Ready to start planning yours? Call 1-800-377-9383 or visit cruiseweb.com, and The Cruise Web's Cruise Experts will help every step of the way.  

Note: The contents of this article are accurate as of the publication date. Princess Cruises itineraries, inclusions, and prices are subject to change at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Princess Perfect Weddings

What is Princess Perfect Weddings?

Princess Perfect Weddings is Princess Cruises' official at-sea wedding program, offering packages for legal and symbolic ceremonies, vow renewals, and proposals, all officiated by the ship's captain. Packages range from intimate two-guest ceremonies to celebrations for 18 or more guests.

What is the difference between a symbolic and a legal ceremony on a Princess cruise?

A legal ceremony results in a legally binding marriage recognized in your home jurisdiction and includes the marriage license in the package price. A symbolic ceremony follows the same format and includes all the same package elements but carries no legal standing. Couples who choose symbolic ceremonies typically arrange legal paperwork separately before or after the cruise.

Can a Princess ship's captain legally marry us?

Yes. Princess Cruises captains are empowered to officiate legal marriage ceremonies at sea. All Princess Perfect Weddings packages include a captain-led ceremony. Legal ceremonies include the marriage license; symbolic ceremonies follow the same format but carry no legal standing.

Can same-sex couples get married on a Princess cruise?

Symbolic ceremonies are available to all couples regardless of gender. Legal same-sex ceremonies are subject to local jurisdiction. Bermuda law, for example, prohibits legal same-sex marriages onboard while at sea. A wedding coordinator can walk through what's available based on your specific itinerary and help with arrangements for a legal ceremony ashore if needed.

Can we add guests beyond what's included in the package?

Yes. The Timeless Ceremony at Sea package allows guests beyond the included 8 at an additional charge per person. The Timeless Wedding at Sea package allows guests beyond the included 18 at an additional charge per person. The Renew the Love package is for the couple only, but up to 8 guests may be added at an additional charge per person.

How far in advance should we book a Princess Perfect Wedding?

No official minimum booking window is specified, but booking early is strongly recommended to secure your preferred date, ship, and venue. Entertainment requests, live musicians, DJ, A/V setup, must be submitted at least 60 days before sailing. Venue confirmation comes within 30 days of the ceremony date.

What ceremony venues are available on Princess ships?

Princess offers a range of indoor and outdoor ceremony venues, including the Chapel, outdoor deck areas, the Wheelhouse, Club Fusion, and several ship-specific spaces. The Piazza, available on every ship in the fleet, accommodates up to 70 guests with a grand elevated setup, though an additional venue fee and ship approval are required. Capacity ranges from 10 to 350 guests, depending on the venue. Availability varies by ship, sail date, and guest count and is confirmed within 30 days of the ceremony.

What times are available for Princess wedding ceremonies?

Princess Perfect Weddings packages offer ceremony times at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, and 3:30 pm. Renew the Love vow renewal ceremonies are scheduled at 11 am only.