Yes, you can get married on Virgin Voyages. The adults-only line launched onboard wedding packages in 2025, with three tiers that start around $4,000 for an intimate elopement and run up to roughly $8,000 for a celebration of up to 50 guests. Onboard ceremonies are symbolic — you handle the legal paperwork on land — and because every Virgin sailing is 18-and-up, the same ships double as one of the most relaxed honeymoon options at sea. Here's the honest, advisor's breakdown of what you get, what it costs, and how to pull it off.
We're a family-run travel agency, and weddings and honeymoons are a big part of what we book. We've sailed Virgin Voyages ourselves, so this guide is built from the questions real couples actually ask us — not a copy of the brochure.
Can you get married on a Virgin Voyages cruise?
You can. Virgin Voyages rolled out a dedicated wedding program in 2025 (Richard Branson officiated the first few ceremonies himself), and it's now a standing offering across the fleet — Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady. Ceremonies are performed by the ship's captain or a senior officer, and they're designed for the Virgin crowd: stylish, low-fuss, and adults-only, so there are no kids underfoot and no mandatory formal night to fight your dress code over.
One thing to understand up front: an at-sea Virgin wedding is a symbolic ceremony, not a legally binding one. We'll cover the paperwork side below, because it's the detail couples most often miss.
Virgin Voyages wedding packages and costs
There are three packages, scaling with guest count. Prices below reflect 2026 starting rates and can shift by sailing and season — we always confirm the live number before you commit.
| Package | Best for | Guests | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| You, Me & the Sea | Elopements & vow renewals | Just the two of you | ~$4,000 |
| Soulmates Set Sail | Tiny, intimate weddings | Up to 4 guests | ~$5,000 |
| Wedding on the Waves | The full "I do" celebration | Up to 50 guests | ~$8,000 |
Important context for the sticker price: every guest at your wedding (and you) needs to be booked on the sailing, so the cruise fares are separate from — and on top of — the package fee. The flip side is that those fares already cover an enormous amount (more on that under honeymoons), so your "wedding venue" also happens to be a multi-night Caribbean vacation for everyone you love.
What's included in every wedding package
No matter which tier you choose, the base experience covers the essentials so you're not nickel-and-dimed on the basics:
- A dedicated onsite wedding coordinator to run the day
- The ceremony itself, officiated by the captain or a ship's officer
- Basic florals (bouquet and ceremony touches)
- A bottle of bubbly for the toast
- Specialty dining reservations for the celebration meal
- Spa appointments to get ready in style
The "Wedding on the Waves" tier layers a cocktail party and an elevated group dining experience on top — that's largely what you're paying the difference for. Add-ons like upgraded flowers, photography, hair and makeup, and a bigger cake are available à la carte, so the real-world cost depends on how much you customize.
Where the ceremonies happen
Virgin gives you a few genuinely good-looking spots, and the right one depends on your guest count and the vibe you want:
- Top-deck open air (Deck 16): panoramic ocean views, sea breeze, the most "married at sea" of the options. Our pick for photos.
- The Wake (aft steakhouse): an elegant indoor-outdoor room at the back of the ship overlooking the wake — dramatic and weather-proof.
- A private indoor event space: intimate and climate-controlled, ideal for the smaller packages or a rainy-day backup.
If you want to see exactly where these sit on each ship, our guide to the Virgin Voyages restaurants walks through The Wake and the other venues in detail.
Symbolic vs. legal: the paperwork part
This is the single most important thing to get right. A ceremony performed onboard a Virgin ship is symbolic — beautiful and real to everyone watching, but it does not by itself make you legally married. To be legally wed, couples typically complete the marriage license and legal formalities on land, in their home state or country, either before or after the sailing.
In practice, most couples we work with handle the legal signing quietly at home a few days before, then treat the onboard ceremony as the "real" celebration in front of family and friends. It's the same approach a lot of destination-wedding couples take. Your coordinator and your travel advisor can help you sequence it so nothing slips.
Vow renewals on Virgin Voyages
The "You, Me & the Sea" package isn't just for elopements — it's a popular choice for vow renewals and milestone anniversaries. There's no legal paperwork to worry about (you're already married), so it's purely the romantic part: a private ceremony, bubbly, a celebration dinner, and the spa. For a 10th or 25th anniversary, it's hard to beat doing it on a top deck with the Caribbean rolling by.
Honeymooning on Virgin Voyages
Even if you don't get married onboard, Virgin is one of the easiest honeymoons to recommend, and the reason is structural: every sailing is adults-only (18+). No kids' clubs, no waterslides, no chaos — just a grown-up ship designed for couples. If that's the energy you want after a wedding, it's a different planet from a typical family megaship.
It's also close to all-inclusive in the ways that matter on a honeymoon. Your fare already covers dining at 20+ eateries (no main-dining-room rotation, no extra cover charges at the specialty restaurants), group fitness classes, soft drinks and drip coffee, Wi-Fi, and crew gratuities. We break down exactly what is and isn't covered in our "is Virgin Voyages all-inclusive?" guide, and the full fare math lives in our Virgin Voyages cost guide. Because tips are built in, there's also nothing to settle at the end — see our tipping and gratuities guide if that surprises you.
The Splash of Romance add-on
For honeymooners and couples celebrating, Virgin sells a romance bundle called Splash of Romance. As of 2026 it runs about $250 per cabin (for up to two sailors) and delivers a value well north of that on a 7-night voyage. It typically includes priority boarding, daily cold-pressed juices, an exclusive sail-away hour with sultry bites, two passes to the spa's Thermal Suite, and a "Shake for Champagne" perk that lands a bottle of Moët in your cabin. It's optional, but for a honeymoon it's an easy yes.
Romance built into the ship
The grown-up extras come standard: the award-winning Redemption Spa has couples massages, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, steam room and mud room; there are quiet adults-only sun decks; and the late-night entertainment leans cabaret and supper-club, not character breakfast. For couples who want the privacy-plus-perks treatment, the RockStar suites add a personal agent and exclusive lounges. The whole product is, frankly, built for two.
Why we think Virgin is a strong wedding and honeymoon pick
Here's our honest take as advisors who book a lot of romance travel. Virgin wins on vibe and value: it's stylish without being stuffy, adults-only without being exclusionary, and a huge amount is already baked into the fare. It's not the right call if you need a kid-friendly multi-generational trip, or if a legally binding at-sea ceremony is a hard requirement (that's a different cruise line and a different process). But for couples who want a modern, no-formal-night, drinks-and-dinner-handled celebration that flows straight into a honeymoon, it's one of our favorite recommendations. For a fuller picture of who the line suits, our adults-only guide is the best place to start.
How to book a Virgin Voyages wedding or honeymoon
Wedding packages are coordinated through Virgin's celebrations team, but the smart move is to book the underlying voyage — and the romance add-ons — through a travel advisor who sails the line. We're a Top 100 Virgin Voyages First Mate agency, and there's no fee to use us: we handle the cabin selection, the group blocks if you've got guests, the Splash of Romance add-on, and the timing of your legal paperwork, and we keep an eye out for promos that can knock real money off the fare.
You can browse and book Virgin Voyages cruises online here, or — because weddings and group sailings have moving parts — request a free quote and we'll map the whole thing out with you. Prefer to talk it through? Call us at 678-815-1584. (Yes, the Griswolds run a travel agency — and no, we will not make you watch the Truckster movies before your honeymoon.)
Frequently asked questions
How much is a wedding on Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages wedding packages start at roughly $4,000 for an intimate elopement (the "You, Me & the Sea" package), about $5,000 for up to four guests, and around $8,000 for the "Wedding on the Waves" celebration of up to 50 guests. Cruise fares for the couple and all guests are separate and on top of the package price.
Are Virgin Voyages weddings legally binding?
No. Ceremonies performed onboard are symbolic. To be legally married, couples complete the legal marriage paperwork on land — in their home state or country — typically before or after the sailing.
Is Virgin Voyages good for a honeymoon?
Yes. Every Virgin Voyages sailing is adults-only (18+), so there are no kids and no formal-night pressure, and the fare already includes dining at 20+ restaurants, Wi-Fi, soft drinks, group classes and gratuities. The optional Splash of Romance package adds champagne, spa passes and priority boarding.
Can you renew your vows on Virgin Voyages?
Yes. The "You, Me & the Sea" package works beautifully for vow renewals and anniversaries. Because you're already legally married, there's no paperwork — just a private ceremony, bubbly, a celebration dinner and spa time.
How many guests can attend a Virgin Voyages wedding?
Up to 50 guests with the "Wedding on the Waves" package. Smaller tiers cap at four guests ("Soulmates Set Sail") or no guests at all ("You, Me & the Sea"). Every attendee must be booked on the same sailing.
Where do the ceremonies take place on the ship?
Couples can choose a top-deck open-air space on Deck 16 with panoramic ocean views, The Wake steakhouse at the aft of the ship overlooking the wake, or a private indoor event space — picked based on guest count and weather.
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