Getting married on a cruise ship

Cruise ship wedding

From family-friendly to child-free, traditional to contemporary, each ship within the P&O Cruises fleet has its own unique personality to make it a perfect cruise ship wedding. And all feature dedicated wedding venues, ranging from the intimate to the sumptuous.

Arcadia

Stylish and indulgent to the core, Arcadia will add an air of sophistication to your wedding. Child-free, she blends classic features with up-to-the-minute facilities. Her Crow's Nest lounge offers stunning panoramic views out over the horizon. External glass fronted lifts present a new perspective as you soar between decks high above the ocean. Recently refurbished, she now boasts an intimate 30 seat boutique cinema with luxurious seating and state-of-the-art surround sound. With a Gary Rhodes restaurant and the most expansive spa in the fleet, she is the ultimate place to be pampered.

The Viceroy Room

Situated on Arcadia's Sun Deck, the Viceroy Room is a restful, contemporary yet comfortable space with a timeless feel. This venue will seat up to 25 guests comfortably and is the ideal setting for an intimate ceremony if you are getting married on a cruise ship.

The Retreat

Also situated on Arcadia's Sun Deck, The Retreat is a larger venue which will comfortably seat up to 40 guests. This space is light, modern and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Adonia

The smallest of our seven ships, Adonia is designed to offer a delightfully intimate cruising experience. Radiating small ship charm, she carries just 710 passengers. What this means is that in no time at all you’ll experience the cruising camaraderie that comes with being surrounded by friendly, familiar faces. And thanks to her small size, Adonia is a pathfinder ship, exploring ports the larger ships of today are unable to visit - with 75% of her cabins featuring a balcony, the views are second to none.

The Library

Situated on Adonia's Sun Deck, The Library will seat a maximum of 15 guests.

Aurora

Aurora is a truly world class cruise ship. Taking cues from her world travels, her interior reflects her affinity for foreign shores. Water cascades down her Lalique style atrium. Piano melodies accompany champagne and caviar in Charlie’s champagne bar. You can dine al fresco at The Pennant Grill or sample a menu of French fare created by Marco Pierre White in Café Bordeaux. Soak up the views from the Crow's Nest or catch the latest match in Champions sports bar. With a spa, gym, 3 swimming pools and 4 whirlpool spas, there's plenty of opportunity to unwind before the big day.

The Uganda Room

Situated on Aurora's Sun Deck adjacent to her Crow's Nest, the Uganda Room is a private party venue with a truly elegant feel. With wood panelling and floor-to-ceiling windows, this space offers a relaxed and intimate venue for ceremonies, comfortably holding up to 25 guests.

Azura

Azura and Ventura are the largest ships in the P&O Cruises fleet. Both offer an incredible choice of bars, restaurants, sports and spa facilities and entertainment, plus lots of other exciting and unique features. At the heart of Azura is her atrium, a very social venue located over three magnificent decks, with a café, art gallery, bookshop, library and shopping. In the evenings you are invited to take your partner and dance the night away on a beautifully polished dance floor. The music and dance theme continues in The Playhouse theatre with West End style shows, and in Manhattan, Azura’s New York inspired show lounge.

The Retreat is an alfresco spa terrace designed exclusively for adults, offering treatments under airy cabanas and beneath moonlit skies. Azura’s Spa Cabins offer priority access to these facilities and for independent travellers, there’s perfectly proportioned single cabins. On Lido Deck, SeaScreen is an open air cinema screening comedy classics, British film favourites and Hollywood blockbusters.

Dining also takes centre stage on board. In addition to three main restaurants offering a choice of Club Dining - the same table at the same time each evening, and Freedom Dining - no fixed seating or dining times, there’s the opportunity to visit the Select Dining venues of Sindhu; the first restaurant at sea from Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar, Seventeen; where a sense of occasion is always on the menu, and The Glass House, a wine bar and restaurant created in partnership with TVs Olly Smith.

The Ivory Suite

The Ivory Suite will seat a maximum of 40 guests.

Oceana

Fun loving, glamorous and family-friendly. From the minute you step on board, Oceana offers a real 'Wow' factor for any cruise ship wedding. A dramatic 4 deck atrium with gliding glass lifts and palm trees. A theatrical Winners Bar with sweeping marble staircase and glass chandelier. 12 bars including deck bars and Magnums champagne bar. Le Club nightclub. A Marco Pierre White restaurant. 4 swimming pools. 6 whirlpool spas. The Oasis Spa with ocean view gym. No matter how intimate or extravagant your wedding, Oceana will certainly add excitement to the proceedings.

The Captain's Lounge

The Captain's Lounge offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a wedding ceremony conducted by the ship's Captain in his private function room, far from the hustle and bustle of the public areas. The Captain’s Lounge will hold up to 25 guests.

Library

The Library, situated on Oceana's Promenade Deck, will comfortably hold up to 40 guests on your special day. Its intimate and luxurious feel will ensure a ceremony to remember.

Starlights

Oceana's Starlights Lounge is the perfect venue for larger wedding parties, seating up to 80 guests in comfort. Also situated on the Promenade Deck, it is a sophisticated venue with a chic and modern feel and will add a real sense of occasion to your wedding day.

Oriana

Elegant Oriana is the epitome of British cruising. She is welcoming, child-friendly and undeniably stylish. Her unique blend of traditional touches and modern innovations gives her a truly timeless appeal. Lord's Tavern sports bar is a tribute to the famous cricket ground. Chaplin's Cinema screens the latest releases. Enjoy a dip in one of 3 pools or watch the sunset from the Crow’s Nest lounge. Every day on board can be as unique and memorable as your wedding day.

The Captain's Lounge

Only available for private functions, The Captain's Lounge on Oriana is a stunning location if you are getting married on a cruise ship. Spanning the length of the Bridge with panoramic sea views, this is a unique opportunity to be married by the ship's Captain in his personal function room. The venue is ideal for any wedding party, holding up to a total of 40 guests.

Ventura

Ventura's 19 family-friendly decks are overflowing with stylish features and innovative facilities. Cosmopolitan to the core, she's a cruise ship that's proved popular with all ages. There's the Oasis Spa with thermal suite and endless pool, and Marco Pierre White's first restaurant at sea. 7000 specially commissioned pieces of art. 5 swimming pools,10 bars and a 785 seat theatre. Ventura is an exceptional venue for an exceptional wedding experience.

The Ivory Suite

Ventura's Ivory Suite is a purpose-built function room with seating for up to 40 guests. Situated on the Sun Deck, it is a modern and contemporary venue with an abundance of natural light and a cool neutral colour scheme - ideal for a sophisticated wedding.

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