About Honeymoon Cruises
After all the planning behind a wedding, who wouldn’t want a hassle-free trip? That’s exactly what a honeymoon cruise provides. Flexible options, special packages, or arrangements for couples create a relaxing atmosphere, while itineraries to some of the world’s most exotic destinations offer a romantic getaway of beautiful sunsets and secluded beaches.
As well, cruises by nature present convenience – something any new couple seeks. One price covers most of the trip, and all you have to do is travel to the departure port. From here, there’s no planning out routes and hotels, looking through guidebooks at activities, or mapping out your journey.
1. What’s your personality as a couple? Are you more of the low-key, laidback type, or do you live on adrenaline? Do you enjoy doing activities together, from cooking classes to attending lectures, or are you mostly expecting to chill out after the wedding?
2. Find out about celebration packages and what they offer. Certain lines provide such amenities as champagne, breakfast in bed, couples treatments in the spa, and romantic dinners in specialty restaurants. However, these programs must all be booked in advance.
3. Determine where you want to go. Have you always wanted to visit Europe, or is your cruise more of a tropical vacation in the South Pacific?
Azamara Club Cruises: Although no specific honeymoon packages are offered on this moderately luxury cruise line, Azamara prides itself on personal attention – a factor any new couple looking to have a relaxing, fun vacation wants. However, time during your trip – from dining to activities on board and in port – veers toward flexible, so, ultimately, you create your own experience.
Carnival Cruise Line: Aside from its lower costs, Carnival strives to have new couples make the most out of their honeymoon. Select from packages in a range of prices, while honeymoon cake and a “Just Married” memory box help enhance your time on board.
Celebrity Cruises: Couples picking this line have a choice of three honeymoon packages, all offering such perks as flowers, tables for two, and champagne. As well, evening celebrations for newlyweds let you make the most of your trip.
Crystal Cruises: This line of larger luxury ships caters to honeymooners with such amenities as flowers, candy, and champagne, all of which may be purchased as Bon Voyage gifts.
Disney Cruise Line: Although geared toward children with its image, Disney’s adults-only spaces, including lounges and restaurants, create the perfect atmosphere for a just-married couple. Select from two honeymoon packages – “All You Can Dream” and “Romantic Encounter” – to be perfectly pampered on board.
Holland America: The clientele may skew older, but Holland America further caters to new couples with its Honeymoon at Sea party and various packages of flowers, champagne, casino points, massages, dessert, and afternoon tea.
Norwegian Cruise Line: NCL’s quintessential Freestyle Cruising lets you create the experience you desire. Yet, that’s not to say you can’t have a traditional romantic amenities on board: four packages include sparkling wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, massage, body wraps, breakfast in bed, in-cabin tea service, and a portrait.
Oceania Cruises: This luxury cruise line travels to small ports in some of the world’s most romantic spots, all while offering travelers champagne and breakfast in bed.
Princess Cruises: Travelers consider Princess the most romantic contemporary line, and it’s easy to see why. Two packages present a charming onboard experience, with champagne, roses, and chocolate-covered strawberries in your room. Arrange for a couples massage and bridge tour, canapés and petit fours, an engraved card, and dining, entertainment, and spa services just for two.
Regent Seven Seas: Luxury cruising meets a romantic experience on the high seas. Regent caters to couples with sumptuous caviar and champagne, canapés in your room, floral arrangements, cake, a box of chocolates, and a letter from the captain.
Royal Caribbean: Geared toward outdoor enthusiasts, Royal Caribbean believes that the couple that climbs together stays together, starting with its Romance Packages. Services from $55 to $780 dollars cover drinks, chocolate-covered strawberries, roses, petit fours and canapés, spa treatments, a portrait, and breakfast in bed during your stay.
Seabourn: Seabourn may present no special packages, but this luxury line, with its small ships traveling to many exotic destination, is open to and flexible with arrangements.
Silversea Cruises: Considered the best luxury option, Silversea’s cruises present champagne and chocolates on arrival and offers canapés and cake as you cruise to many small ports and remote destinations.
Planning
As you plan your honeymoon in advance, consider the following options for selecting a cruise line:1. What’s your personality as a couple? Are you more of the low-key, laidback type, or do you live on adrenaline? Do you enjoy doing activities together, from cooking classes to attending lectures, or are you mostly expecting to chill out after the wedding?
2. Find out about celebration packages and what they offer. Certain lines provide such amenities as champagne, breakfast in bed, couples treatments in the spa, and romantic dinners in specialty restaurants. However, these programs must all be booked in advance.
3. Determine where you want to go. Have you always wanted to visit Europe, or is your cruise more of a tropical vacation in the South Pacific?
What Each Line Offers
Azamara Club Cruises: Although no specific honeymoon packages are offered on this moderately luxury cruise line, Azamara prides itself on personal attention – a factor any new couple looking to have a relaxing, fun vacation wants. However, time during your trip – from dining to activities on board and in port – veers toward flexible, so, ultimately, you create your own experience.
Carnival Cruise Line: Aside from its lower costs, Carnival strives to have new couples make the most out of their honeymoon. Select from packages in a range of prices, while honeymoon cake and a “Just Married” memory box help enhance your time on board. Celebrity Cruises: Couples picking this line have a choice of three honeymoon packages, all offering such perks as flowers, tables for two, and champagne. As well, evening celebrations for newlyweds let you make the most of your trip. Crystal Cruises: This line of larger luxury ships caters to honeymooners with such amenities as flowers, candy, and champagne, all of which may be purchased as Bon Voyage gifts. Disney Cruise Line: Although geared toward children with its image, Disney’s adults-only spaces, including lounges and restaurants, create the perfect atmosphere for a just-married couple. Select from two honeymoon packages – “All You Can Dream” and “Romantic Encounter” – to be perfectly pampered on board. Holland America: The clientele may skew older, but Holland America further caters to new couples with its Honeymoon at Sea party and various packages of flowers, champagne, casino points, massages, dessert, and afternoon tea. Norwegian Cruise Line: NCL’s quintessential Freestyle Cruising lets you create the experience you desire. Yet, that’s not to say you can’t have a traditional romantic amenities on board: four packages include sparkling wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, massage, body wraps, breakfast in bed, in-cabin tea service, and a portrait. Oceania Cruises: This luxury cruise line travels to small ports in some of the world’s most romantic spots, all while offering travelers champagne and breakfast in bed. Princess Cruises: Travelers consider Princess the most romantic contemporary line, and it’s easy to see why. Two packages present a charming onboard experience, with champagne, roses, and chocolate-covered strawberries in your room. Arrange for a couples massage and bridge tour, canapés and petit fours, an engraved card, and dining, entertainment, and spa services just for two. Regent Seven Seas: Luxury cruising meets a romantic experience on the high seas. Regent caters to couples with sumptuous caviar and champagne, canapés in your room, floral arrangements, cake, a box of chocolates, and a letter from the captain. Royal Caribbean: Geared toward outdoor enthusiasts, Royal Caribbean believes that the couple that climbs together stays together, starting with its Romance Packages. Services from $55 to $780 dollars cover drinks, chocolate-covered strawberries, roses, petit fours and canapés, spa treatments, a portrait, and breakfast in bed during your stay. Seabourn: Seabourn may present no special packages, but this luxury line, with its small ships traveling to many exotic destination, is open to and flexible with arrangements. Silversea Cruises: Considered the best luxury option, Silversea’s cruises present champagne and chocolates on arrival and offers canapés and cake as you cruise to many small ports and remote destinations.