Holland America Line, Honeymoons, Destination Weddings & Vow Renewals
Are weddings offered on Holland America Line cruises?
Yes. The cruise line offers Weddings and Vow Renewals.
Who performs the weddings on Holland America Line?
The ship’s Captain does not have the authority to perform wedding ceremonies. The wedding ceremony will be performed by the State or Provincially (Canada) approved Officiant. The bridal couple may also provide their own authorized officiant.
Where do the Holland America Line weddings take place?
Weddings take place at an ideal onboard Wedding location; reserved for individual circumstance. For destination weddings, a romantic location in the setting of your choice. You will receive a wedding itinerary shortly before your cruise, informing you of the time and location of the wedding ceremony.
Where are Holland America Line receptions held?
Reception times and locations are assigned according to the requirements of each wedding.
How many guests can be accommodated at a Holland America Line wedding?
Up to 10 guests may attend the ceremony without having to book a reception. Maximum number of guests varies per package purchased.
What time of day are Holland America Line weddings performed?
You will receive a wedding itinerary shortly before your cruise, informing you of the time and location of the wedding ceremony.
Holland America Line Packages:
(Note: all packages and pricing are approximate and subject to change.)
Holland America Line Smooth Sailing Shipboard Wedding
Price: $795.00
Package includes:
Wedding planning service
Assistance with marriage license in Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa
Priority check-in for the bridal couple and sailing guests
Onsite personal Wedding Coordinator
Ideal onboard Wedding location reserved just for you
Romantic Wedding ceremony
Wedding Officiant
Personal Wedding Coordinator throughout
Keepsake wedding certificate
Available only in
Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, San Diego, Seattle and Vancouver
Holland America Line Anchors Away Shipboard Wedding
Price: $1,395.00
Package includes:
Priority check-in for the bridal couple and sailing guests
Escort for the bridal couple by the Wedding Coordinator from the pier to the stateroom
Ideal onboard Wedding location reserved just for you
Romantic Wedding ceremony
Wedding Officiant
Personal Wedding Coordinator throughout
Romantic, recorded ceremony music
Bridal bouquet with roses and spray orchids with greenery (in Alaska only). Deluxe Wild Alaska bouquet, arranged with blue iris, Queen Anne lace, white Caspia, multicolored daisy mums and dark green fern with matching grooms boutonniere)
Groom’s matching boutonniere
Single tier small wedding cake (serves 8), on elegant table set up with linens and fresh flowers
One bottle of champagne (non-alcoholic available upon request)
Professional shipboard photographer for the ceremony
One 8×10 wedding photograph
Holland America commemorative wedding album
Keepsake wedding certificate
() not for Juneau weddings
Available in Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Key West, Halifax, Juneau, San Diego, Seattle and Vancouver
Holland America Line Rembrandt – Shipboard
Price: $1,895.00
Package includes:
Transportation for the bridal couple via a private chauffeured limousine, within a 10 mile radius of the port
Priority check-in for bridal couple and sailing guests
Escort for the bridal couple by the Wedding Coordinator from the pier to the stateroom
Ideal onboard wedding location, romantic wedding ceremony and recorded music
Wedding Officiant
Personal Wedding Coordinator throughout
Bridal bouquet with roses and spray orchids with greenery (in Alaska only). Deluxe Wild Alaska bouquet, arranged with blue iris, Queen Anne lace, white Caspia, multicolored daisy mums and dark green fern with matching grooms boutonniere)
Groom’s matching boutonniere
Single tier small wedding cake (serves 8), on elegant table set up with linens and fresh flowers
One bottle of champagne (non-alcoholic available upon request)
Professional shipboard photographer for the ceremony
One 8×10 photograph of your choice
Ten 5×7 wedding photograph
Holland America commemorative wedding album
Keepsake certificate
Available in Ft. Lauderdale, Juneau, San Diego, Seattle and Vancouver
Holland America Line Royal Dutch Deluxe Wedding
Price: $2,595.00
Package includes:
Transportation for the bridal couple via a private chauffeured limousine, within a 10 mile radius of the port
Priority check-in for bridal couple and sailing guests
Escort for the bridal couple by the Wedding Coordinator from the pier to the stateroom
Romantic, wedding ceremony, personal Wedding Coordinator throughout
Wedding Officiant
Romantic, live ceremony music by shipboard pianist
Elegant ceremony set-up
Deluxe bridal cascade arranged with a dozen roses, spray orchids and greenery
Grooms matching boutonniere
Single tier small wedding cake (serves 8), on elegant table set up with linens and fresh flowers
One bottle of premium champagne
Professional shipboard photographer for ceremony
One 8×10 wedding photograph
Twenty 5×7 wedding photographs
Holland America commemorative wedding album
Video of your special day
Keepsake Certificate
Floral arrangement for your cabin
Chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne in your stateroom one evening at turn down
Massage with aromatic oils (30 minutes) for two
Available in Ft. Lauderdale, Seattle and Vancouver
Holland America Line Royal Dutch Deluxe Wedding
Price: $2,595.00
Package includes:
Transportation for the bridal couple via a private chauffeured limousine, within a 10 mile radius of the port
Priority check-in for bridal couple and sailing guests
Escort for the bridal couple by the Wedding Coordinator from the pier to the stateroom
Romantic, wedding ceremony, personal Wedding Coordinator throughout
Wedding Officiant
Romantic, live ceremony music by shipboard pianist
Elegant ceremony set-up
Deluxe bridal cascade arranged with a dozen roses, spray orchids and greenery
Grooms matching boutonniere
Single tier small wedding cake (serves 8), on elegant table set up with linens and fresh flowers
One bottle of premium champagne
Professional shipboard photographer for ceremony
One 8×10 wedding photograph
Twenty 5×7 wedding photographs
Holland America commemorative wedding album
Video of your special day
Keepsake Certificate
Floral arrangement for your cabin
Chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne in your stateroom one evening at turn down
Massage with aromatic oils (30 minutes) for two
Available in Ft. Lauderdale, Seattle and Vancouver
Holland America Line Tropical Anchors Away
Price: $1,695.00
Package includes:
Escorted transportation for the bridal couple to and from the licensing agent (Kona & St. Thomas only)
Ideal onboard wedding location reserved for you
Romantic wedding ceremony
Wedding Officiant
Personal Wedding Coordinator throughout
One complementary, certified copy of marriage license from the court (St. Thomas only)
Romantic, recorded ceremony music
Elegant ceremony set-up with white linens and fresh flowers
Cascading tropical bouquet (in Kona, Hawaii the flowers are 2 fresh flower lei’s)
Matching groom boutonniere
Single layer wedding cake
One bottle of champagne
Professional shipboard photographer for the ceremony
One 8×10 wedding photograph of your choice
Holland America commemorative wedding album
Keepsake Certificate
Two witnesses (if required)
Available in St. Thomas, USVI & Kona, Hawaii Grand Cayman & Jamaica
Holland America Line Anchors Away Shipboard – Half Moon Cay
Price: $1,900.00
Say “I do” while anchored off Holland America’s private Island of Half Moon Cay
Package includes:
Local Bahamian wedding Officiant
Marriage license fee
Ideal onboard location reserved for you
One complementary, certified copy of the marriage license from the court
Wedding ceremony
Hand-tied mixed tropical bridal bouquet
Matching groom boutonniere
Assorted chocolate dipped strawberries – set up on table with white linens and fresh flowers
One bottle of Chase Limogere, Brut champagne
Romantic, recorded ceremony music
Professional shipboard photographer for the ceremony
One 8×10 wedding photograph
Holland America commemorative wedding album
Keepsake wedding certificate
Please note: Half Moon Cay is not an ideal setting for large group weddings. For this reason we must restrict the number of guests to 10.
Half Moon Cay weddings are not available during the months of September, October through mid November. The Maasdam out of Norfolk is not able to offer weddings at Half Moon Cay.
Holland America Line Half Moon Cay Chapel Wedding
Price: $2,150.00
With the white sand between your toes, palm trees swaying in the breeze and the sound of the ocean in the background or in the white wedding chapel, exchange vows and become husband and wife and continue on life’s journey together as one.
Package includes:
Priority tender to/from the ship to Half Moon Cay
Local Bahamian wedding Officiant
Marriage license fee
One complementary, certified copy of marriage certificate from the court
Romantic ceremony in the Island Chapel (max 10 people for Chapel)
Hand-tied mixed tropical bridal bouquet (if HMC is the last stop on your cruise, your bouquet and boutonniere will be silk)
Matching groom boutonniere
Assorted chocolate dipped strawberries delivered to your cabin or served at dinner
One bottle of Chase Limogere, Brut champagne
Romantic, recorded ceremony music
Professional shipboard photographer for your ceremony
One 8×10 wedding photograph of your choice
Keepsake wedding certificate
Please note: Half Moon Cay is not an ideal setting for large group weddings. For this reason we must restrict the number of guests to 10.
Half Moon Cay weddings are not available during the months of September, October through mid November. The Maasdam out of Norfolk is not able to offer weddings at Half Moon Cay.
Holland America Line Bluebeard’s Castle
Price: $1,850.00
St. Thomas, USVI
Perched atop a hill overlooking the charming town of Charlotte St. Amalie the castle’s red rooftopsare one of the first things you will see as your ship arrives in port. Named after the famous pirate, this will be the perfect location to say “I do”.
Package includes:
Private round trip transportation for bridal couple from the ship to the Territorial Court and directly to ceremony site
Wedding ceremony on the grounds at Bluebeard’s
Wedding Officiant
One complementary, certified copy of your marriage license from the court
Personal wedding coordinator in attendance
Elegant table set-up with white linens and fresh flowers
Cascading tropical bridal bouquet
Groom’s matching boutonniere
Wedding cake
One bottle of champagne served at wedding site
Keepsake wedding certificate
For guests to attend, an additional charge of $40.00 per person will be charged – this will be for return transportation, cake and champagne
Holland America Line Lime Tree Beach
Price: $1,950.00
St. Thomas, USVI
Say your vows at Lime Tree beach, with a backdrop of sea grape trees, shady palms and blooming bougainvillea that frames the beach. This picture-perfect strand of powder white sand runs along a natural cove, and is a perfect place to start your journey as Husband and Wife.
Package includes:
Private round trip transportation for bridal couple from the ship to the Territorial Court and directly to ceremony site
Romantic, wedding ceremony at the private beach
Wedding Officiant
One complementary, certified copy of your marriage license from the court
Personal wedding coordinator in attendance
Elegant table set-up with white linens and fresh flowers
Cascading tropical bridal bouquet
Groom’s matching boutonniere
Wedding cake
One bottle of champagne served at wedding site
Keepsake wedding certificate
For guests to attend, an additional charge of $40.00 per person will be charged – this will be forreturn transportation, cake and champagne
Holland America Line Paradise Cove
Price: $1,795.00
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Have your wedding ceremony on Paradise Cove Beach in Ocho Rios. Winding walk-ways and a charming Gazebo provide a perfect setting for your special day.
Package includes:
Roundtrip transportation from the port to Paradise Cove Beach
Site fee
Romantic Wedding ceremony
Marriage license fee, and two certified copies of marriage certificate
Personal wedding coordinator
Minister
Tropical bridal bouquet
Groom’s matching boutonniere
Professional photographer that will take (2) rolls of film, and will give these to the couple prior to returning to the ship
Small wedding cake, vanilla or Jamaican rum
Bottle of sparkling wine
Keepsake wedding certificate
Additional fee for guests
Holland America Line Kings Knoll Wedding
Price: $2,350.00
Kona, Hawaii
Kings Knoll is a scenic thirty- minute drive north of Kona’s port. You will be married amongst lush tropical foliage overlooking the sacred pond of King Kamehameha. A fringe of palm trees and the Pacific Ocean serve as the backdrop for your wedding ad Kings Knoll.
Following the ceremony you will celebrate your wedding with a mini reception of cake and champagne.
Package includes:
Return transportation from the ship to the licensing agent, wedding site and back to the ship (3 hours)
Personal wedding coordinator in attendance
Romantic, wedding ceremony
Marriage Officiant
2 fresh flower leis
Elegant reception table set-up with fresh flowers
Single tier cake (vanilla with passion fruit filling)
One bottle of champagne for the toast
2 souvenir champagne flutes
Keepsake wedding certificate
Additional fees for guests
Holland America Line Grand Old House Wedding
Price: $2,495.00
Grand Cayman
The Grand old house, built in 1908, is part of Grand Caymans heritage. It is located south of Georgetown, on the magnificent Caribbean Sea. Choose to be married either at the Gazebo or on the beach.
Package includes:
Return transportation for the bride and groom, from the ship to the Grand Old House at Petra plantation
Site fee
Romantic, wedding ceremony
Two witnesses if required
Personal wedding coordinator in attendance
Wedding Officiant
Marriage license and certified copy included
Recorded ceremony music
Cascading tropical bridal bouquet
Grooms boutonniere
Professional photographer, shoots 2 rolls of film which will be handed to you before returning to the ship
Small wedding cake
One bottle of champagne
Personalized ceramic tile with bridal couples names and wedding date that is put on the Grand Old House wedding wall (minimum of 6 weeks notice to produce them)
Keepsake wedding certificate
Additional fees for guests
Holland America Line Pigeon Point Beach
Price: $2,150.00
St. Lucia
Fall in love all over again surrounded by lush tropical trees, gorgeous turquoise waters and an abundance of history at Pigeon Point Beach in St. Lucia. The perfect place to begin the rest of your life together!
Package includes
Private round trip transportation for bridal couple from the ship to the lawyer for licensing, and on to ceremony site
Romantic, wedding ceremony at the beach
Wedding Officiant
One complementary, certified copy of your marriage license from the court
Personal wedding coordinator in attendance
Elegant table set-up with white linens and fresh flowers
Tropical bridal bouquet
Groom’s matching boutonniere
Wedding cake
One bottle of champagne served at wedding site
Professional photographer for the ceremony
36 Digital photographs on a CD
Keepsake wedding certificate
Additional $25.00 per guest – for return transportation
Additional $38.00 per guest – for return transportation, cake and champagne
Additional $30.00 for each witness required (two are required for your license)
You will be onsite for 1 hour; including transportation, total time will be approximately 2 hours. No deviations from the route are permitted
Holland America Line Valley Church Beach
Price: $2,150.00
Antigua
With the Caribbean Sea nipping at your toes, say “I Do” on the gorgeous Valley Church Beach in Antigua.
Package includes:
Private round trip transportation for bridal couple from the ship to the Ministry for licensing and directly to ceremony site
Romantic, wedding ceremony at the beach
Wedding Officiant
One complementary, certified copy of your marriage license from the court
Personal wedding coordinator in attendance
Elegant table set-up with white linens and fresh flowers
Tropical bridal bouquet
Groom’s matching boutonniere
Wedding cake
One bottle of champagne served at wedding site
Professional photographer for the ceremony
36 Digital images on CD
Keepsake wedding certificate
Additional $30.00 per guest – for return transportation
Additional $48.00 per guest – for return transportation, cake and champagne
Additional $35.00 for each witness required (two are required for your license)
You will be onsite for 1 hour; including transportation, total time will be approximately 2 hours. No deviations from the route are permitted
Holland America Line Rainforest Glacier Gardens
Price: $1,995.00
Juneau, Alaska
First stop, Juneau Vital Statistics Office, to pick up your marriage license, then on to the Rainforest Glacier Gardens, through spectacular scenery of the Juneau area. Your wedding ceremony and champagne toast will take place in the beautiful natural Alaskan setting. In the event of inclement weather, your ceremony will take place in a glass greenhouse. After your champagne toast and pictures you will return to your waiting transportation and be whisked back to your ship where chocolate dipped strawberries will be awaiting you in your cabin. As this adventure ends another will begin, now as husband and wife.
Package includes:
Roundtrip transportation for bridal couple
Entrance fee to the gardens for bride and groom
Romantic, wedding ceremony
Marriage Officiant
Personal wedding coordinator in attendance
Deluxe Wild Alaskan bridal bouquet
Matching grooms boutonniere
Recorded ceremony music
Chocolate dipped strawberries delivered to your cabin
One bottle of champagne (non-alcoholic available upon request)
Keepsake wedding certificate
For guests, an additional fee of $48.00 per person will apply. This includes roundtrip transportation, entrance fee to the Gardens and champagne toast. A time limit on the transportation does apply. No deviations from the route permitted. Maximum number of guests is 30.
Upgrades: Photography and Cake quotes available upon request
Holland America Line Glacier Wedding
Price: $2,695.00
Juneau, Alaska
First stop Juneau Vital Statistics Office to pick up your marriage license. From there it’s a short twenty minute drive to the heliport where you will meet your helicopter. Then it’s “Up, up and away” to an unforgettable adventure. Soar above the majestic Alaskan wilderness and experience the breathtaking view of the mountains below. Land on the surface of the closest place to heaven on earth!
Package includes
Escorted roundtrip transportation for the bridal couple from the ship to the Vital Statistics office and on to the heliport
Helicopter ride to and from the Glacier for 4 passengers (bride, groom, marriage Officiant and photographer)
Romantic, wedding ceremony
Deluxe Wild Alaskan bridal bouquet
Matching groom’s boutonniere
Professional photographer who will shoot 2 rolls of film, and hand them to the couple before returning to the ship
Chocolate dipped strawberries delivered to your cabin
One bottle of champagne (non-alcoholic available upon request) delivered to your cabin
Keepsake wedding certificate
Guests for Juneau Glacier weddings: Juneau Glacier weddings are designed for the bridal couple only, however, guests may attend for an additional fee $325.00 per person. This charge includes roundtrip transportation, including helicopter.
Note: All passengers will be required to sign a waiver before take-off
Holland America Line Renewal of Vows On Board
For couples that would like to say their wedding vows while at sea, Holland America Line offers an onboard renewal-of-vows package. As part of the package, the bride receives a corsage, and invitations are made available to invite guests to the ceremony and celebration. The couple also receives:
A photo and photo album
Dinner for 2 one evening in the Pinnacle Grill
A celebration featuring live music, champagne, wine and hors d’oeuvres served by Holland America Line’s five-star staff
The price for this romantic and memorable occasion is $149 per couple and $12.50 per guest (celebration only).
Holland America Line Renewal of Vows at Half Moon Cay
Guests that visit Half Moon Cay, the company’s own island paradise, on Holland America Line Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises may renew their wedding vows on the island in a private, traditional Bahamian chapel nestled in a garden overlooking the sea. This is a more casual ceremony than on board and participants are encouraged to wear their favorite tropical attire. Champagne and cake are served after the ceremony. Each couple is photographed on the island and the photo is delivered to their stateroom in a souvenir frame. Arrangements for renewal of vows at the chapel may be made through the Guest Relations Manager at the Front Office on board the ship. Packages are $49 per couple and $6.50 per guest.
