Can you get married at CocoCay?

Yes, you can get married at Perfect Day at CocoCay while your cruise is docked at the island, pending availability at one of our island wedding sites. Contact our Royal Weddings team at 1-888-WED-RCCL to learn more.



Yes, you can get married at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's award-winning private island in the Bahamas. In 2026, the "Royal Weddings" team offers several island venues for ceremonies while your ship is docked. Because the island is in the Bahamas, your marriage will be legally recognized under Bahamian law. The process is handled by a shoreside coordinator who assists with the Bahamian maritime marriage license, which requires at least 90 days for processing. Options range from intimate "Forever Yours" packages to larger celebrations. If the weather is unsuitable on your big day, the crew will arrange an alternate indoor venue on the ship. Note that same-sex legal weddings are currently only performed in U.S. or other specific ports where permissible, as the ship's Bahamian registry has specific legal limitations.

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