Many couples now prefer cruise weddings over traditional banquet halls or palace venues. It combines the wedding, reception, and a short vacation into one memorable celebration. Guests can attend every function without travelling between locations.
Most cruise ships include swimming pools, live music, theatres, casinos, lounges, and restaurants. These spaces are perfect for hosting your haldi, mehndi, sangeet, cocktail party, wedding ceremony, and reception.
Cruise Wedding Cost in India
The cost of a cruise wedding in India varies according to the cruise route, guests count, cabin type and the customisations.
Estimated costs:
50 guests: Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh
100 to 200 guests: Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 1 crore
250+ guests: Rs. 1.5 crore or more
The average price of most cruise packages is around Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000 per guest per day. This typically includes 5 meals a day, a swimming pool, gym, lounge, and other facilities on board.
If you opt for a more upscale decor, live entertainment, exclusive use of the deck or luxury cabins, prices can add up. The pricing also fluctuates with wedding season. The monsoon months are typically the least costly months of the year, whereas December and January tend to be more costly.
The majority of cruises from Mumbai to Goa will accommodate between 100 and 400 passengers. Couples have additional time to celebrate before the wedding for longer cruises.
Cruise Wedding Ideas
Cruise weddings offer many unique ways to celebrate.
Do sangeet in the open deck during sunset and indoor dinner and dancing later in the evening.
Bring the reception to the theatre that's built into the ship, or enjoy live performances and family entertainment.
Use the pool deck for an after party featuring a DJ, music and late night snack bar.
Use light color decor to suit the sea views. Rather than traditional themes go for white, blue, gold, and pastel colours.
Things to Check Before Booking Cruise Wedding in India
Planning a cruise wedding is slightly different from booking a regular venue.
Ensure your guest list in advance, as there are limited cabins available.
Book your cruise well ahead of time if you would like to get married in the busy wedding season.
Inquire with the cruise company regarding marriage registration. Lot of couples go to their marriage registrar to do all of the legal work before or after the wedding.
Always check what’s included in the package. Extras can include decor, high quality beverages, live bands, photography, specialty event spaces and more.
An expert wedding planner can help make the experience quite easier. They will be able to deal with the boarding schedule, vendor coordination, and rules for cruises.
