Who marries you on a cruise ship?

In the United States, a Notary Public or a non-denominational officiant will preside. In non-U.S. ports, a non-denominational officiant will preside. Legal ceremonies at sea are performed by the Captain or Staff Captain. Symbolic ceremonies at sea are performed by a non-denominational officiant.



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A ship's captain generally does NOT have the legal right to officiate a wedding at sea. In order for a Captain of a ship to perform a marriage at sea, he must also be a judge, a justice of the peace, a minister, or an officially recognized officiant such as a Notary Public.

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In almost all cases, a local justice of the peace, notary, or minister must officiate; so even if you choose to hold your ceremony aboard ship, it will have to take place while the ship is in port, not at sea.

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As a cruise ship worker, have you hooked up with passengers? Fraternization with passengers is strictly forbidden - any crew member even suspected of being with a guest is asking for big trouble. The rules were put in place after a number of incidents of guests utilizing a variation of the 'honey trap'.

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Regardless of the day, your onboard wedding ceremony will always take place before the ship sails, giving you ample time to kick off your reception and then enjoy the sunset and salty sea air. Celebrate your love for one another as you cruise to your next port of call.

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Crew Life Is Often a Family Affair on Cruise Ships Cruise lines know that happy crew members will stay longer with the company, and give married couples the opportunity to apply for contracts working on the same ship and to share a cabin.

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In answer to your burning question, 'Does Tinder work on a cruise ship? ', the short answer is yes… but there are a few caveats you need to be aware of. Yes, Tinder does work on a cruise ship, but as with any location-based app it may not be accurate – after all, the cruise ship is moving from port to port.

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However, if it were not for having the opportunity to propose at such a special shoreside location, I would have most definitely done so at sea-probably on a Disney cruise. Of course, any cruise line and cruise ship will do nicely for an engagement setting.

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If you are a captain or a high-level officer that have this entitlement, you may be able to bring a family member with you. There are some restrictions on the length of stay for certain situations. It could be only for a few weeks while some can be for the entire duration of the contract.

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Per maritime tradition, it's customary to refer to cruise ships as female.

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On these itineraries, you'll have multiple days at sea to enjoy your ship's luxurious amenities. Think couples massages, adults-only pools and hot tubs, and romantic dinners at onboard specialty restaurants savoring world-class cuisine.

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The upside-down pineapple is the unofficial symbol swingers use as a secret way to identify themselves to other swingers on a cruise ship. If you see an upside-down pineapple on clothing, a cruise ship door, or accessories, there is a good chance it's a swinger.

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As of Aug 24, 2023, the average annual pay for a Cruise Ship Worker in the United States is $49,005 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.56 an hour. This is the equivalent of $942/week or $4,083/month.

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In addition, crew members also have access to 'crew only' areas, such as private dining halls and lounges. There are also fun activities organized such as excursions, movie nights, live shows and bingo games! I don't think a better way exists to travel and see so much of the world, than by working on a cruise ship.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences. Here are some guidelines to help you decide how much money to bring on a cruise.

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A few cruise lines feature a limited number of cabins designated for single occupancy sparing the solo cruiser from having to pay double. While cruise lines advertise these single cabins as having no supplement, the single rate is usually slightly higher than the per-person rate of comparable double occupancy cabins.

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