Unlike in the movies, the P&O ship Captains can't officiate at a wedding ceremony. Couples wanting a wedding as part of a cruise will have to plan it for while the ship is in a port of call, and the best Pacific destination is Vanuatu. For marriages in New Caledonia to be legally recognised, couples have to be resident there for over 30 days.

In Vanuatu, the couple can be met at the ship, taken to a romantic location, legally be married (often by the Lord Mayor of Port Vila) and dropped back to the ship or a restaurant or take in some sightseeing. We can also organise transfers for guests as well as things to do following the ceremony. On the legal side, couples need to fax copies of their birth certificates, passports, divorce papers if applicable and a Vanuatu Intention to Marry form to us at least four weeks prior to the wedding. We can email you the Intention to Marry form and a form for witnesses. If you don't have your own witnesses, we can provide these.

We have some wonderful romantic locations - on a beach, in tropical gardens or on an island. Erakor Island Resort suits some couples with guests. It's five minutes from the wharf and five minutes across the lagoon on the ferry. Couples can choose a beach location or the historic 19th century open-air chapel and then celebrate in the resort restaurant. Le Lagon is also an option and couples and guests can access all the resort facilities. Other options include the thatched wedding chapel at Benjor Beach Club or on the decorated deck over the lagoon (or little chapel) at Sunset Bungalows.

With group bookings all guests are given on board credit as part of their package, which is great to use in the casino or bar. And if the bride and groom have enough friends and family book the cruise they can also get free credits to use on a reception party back on board after the wedding that evening. Private functions on board can be arranged (depending on number of guests).

Cruise Wedding Vanuatu Package

Cruise ship wedding prices start around $1550 per couple. We can tailor weddings to suit your needs with a choice of locations and optional extras as well as photography and hair & makeup. Below is a simple, romantic service that has a Melanesian flavour and includes a special lunch in a romantic lagoon setting.

• Location on the deck over the lagoon at Sunset Bungalows
• Coordination and documentation
• Pastor or celebrant
• Registration and Marriage Certificate
• Witnesses (if required)
• Air-conditioned transfer from cruise ship to wedding location
• Return transfer to ship
• Bouquet for the bride, buttonhole for the groom
• Floral arch or decorated floral area (optional)
• Conch shell warrior escort
• Champagne to toast following the ceremony
• Chef selection two course lunch including a bottle of wine

Email us for more details.