Posted by: Editor on Nov 29, 2004 – 11:11 AM
romance Carnival Cruise Lines new Carnival Valor will offer a variety of all-inclusive and affordable wedding packages for couples seeking a romantic, unforgettable way to begin their lives together. Carnival Valors wedding packages will feature a shipboard ceremony during embarkation day or at various on-island locations in the eastern and western Caribbean. Wedding vows renewal packages are also available. The wedding and vows renewal packages are part of the lines popular fleetwide wedding program, which is expected to host 2,200 couples in 2005.
Shipboard wedding options include the popular Just for the Bride & Groom package, which starts at $750 and includes an official civil ceremony, a champagne toast with keepsake flutes, flowers for both bride and groom, a wedding cake with cake topper, pre-recorded wedding music, a decorated bridal aisle and photographic services.
The more elaborate Welcome Aboard package starts at $1,350 and offers all the amenities of Just for the Bride & Groom as well as a reception with one-hour open bar and hot-and-cold hors doeuvres, a traditional two-tiered wedding cake and coffee service. Couples may also select the Deluxe Romance package, which includes a one-and-a-half hour reception and an ice carving, as well as all the features of the other programs. Prices for this package begin at $1,450.
Also available is the Ceremony and Wedding Luncheon, which includes the amenities offered in the Just for the Bride and Groom package, as well as a full-service luncheon in the ships main dining room. The package includes a five-course meal, wine, champagne and other beverages. Prices begin at $1,050.
Shoreside ceremonies combining a variety of all-inclusive amenities with a romantic tropical setting are also available in St. Thomas on eastern Caribbean cruises and Grand Cayman and Cozumel on the western route.
A wide variety of options such as videography services, live music and tuxedo rental are also available at additional cost.
Carnival Valor is slated to enter service from Miami Dec. 15, 2004 with a special two-day introductory voyage to Nassau, The Bahamas. The ship is scheduled to begin year-round seven-day service from Miami Dec. 19, operating alternating week-long voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean cruises call at Nassau, The Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, while western Caribbean cruises visit Belize City, Belize; Isla Roatan, Honduras; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.
For additional information on Carnivals wedding packages, call the lines Wedding Department at 1-800-933-4968.
Information and reservations on Carnivals Fun Ship cruises can be obtained by contacting any travel agent, calling 1-800-CARNIVAL or visiting the lines Web site at www.carnival.com
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