The sailor’s knot is known for being easy to tie but hard to break. Now, guests who wish to be married at sea by captains of Azamara Cruises’ and
Celebrity Cruises’ ships will soon be able to “tie” their own steadfast “knot” at sea, when the
lines launch legal, captain-led wedding ceremonies later this year to complement their existing
vow renewal and in-port wedding offerings.

“While many of our guests come onboard seeking a once-in-a-lifetime wedding or vow renewal
location, and we’ve been happy to provide them with in-port weddings led by a local official,
their number-one request is for captains to perform the ceremony,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo,
Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises Vice President of Hotel Operations. “Now, we’re able to
fulfill that wish, while sailing the open waters of the world.”

Celebrity has long partnered with The Wedding Experience to offer onboard vow renewals at
sea and in-port wedding ceremonies, and with the recent re-registration of seven of Celebrity’s
eight ships in Malta, where Azamara’s two ships also are registered, government regulations
have changed to allow for captains to perform legal marriages while the ships sail the seas of
the world.

Guests being married at sea by Azamara and Celebrity 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.

Guests who wish to take their love to new heights may also delight in Celebrity’s unique offering
on its cruisetours to Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and The Hotel Alyeska. There, guests can be
married or renew their vows amidst the breathtaking hanging glaciers of the Girdwood Valley,
or with stunning views of Mt. McKinley as a backdrop. These ceremonies can take place from
June to September, as part of a Celebrity Cruises pre- or post-voyage cruisetour.