Get Married During Your Nassau Cruise Port Stop
Licensed Marriage Officer & WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner Glenn Ferguson coordinates your entire wedding in one port day — marriage license, beach ceremony, and back to your ship on time. All cruise lines. 24+ years and over 200 weddings. From $1,495.
Can you get married during a cruise stop in Nassau?
Last updated: February 2026. Nassau cruise port schedule and pricing confirmed for 2026 season.
Zero Ships Missed — Ever
In 24+ years of coordinating cruise weddings across every major cruise line, Glenn Ferguson has never had a couple miss their ship. He monitors all Nassau cruise schedules daily, knows every ship's docking location and departure time, and builds 2-3 hours of buffer into every wedding timeline. If your ship's schedule changes, Glenn adjusts automatically.
How Cruise Weddings Work in Nassau
A simple 6-step process perfected over 24+ years and hundreds of cruise weddings
Book with Glenn
Contact Glenn with your cruise line, ship name, and Nassau port date. Send passport copies. Glenn prepares all marriage license paperwork before you even board your cruise. Choose your wedding package and confirm details.
Get Your Purser's Letter
Visit Guest Services on your ship and request a letter confirming your time in Bahamian waters. This satisfies the 24-hour residency requirement. Glenn provides exact wording to request. Bring your ship ID card too.
Disembark & Meet Glenn
Your ship docks at Nassau Cruise Port (Prince George Wharf), typically 7-9 AM. Glenn meets you at the designated location — he knows every cruise line's disembarkation point and timing.
Marriage License
Glenn escorts you to the Registrar General's Office on Shirley Street (10-minute drive). With pre-prepared documents, the appointment takes just 20 minutes. License processes same-day — no second visit needed. $120 government fee includes one certified marriage certificate.
Beach Wedding Ceremony
Beautiful Nassau beach ceremony performed by Glenn as your Licensed Marriage Officer. Tropical flowers, witnesses, and professional coordination included. Your package determines additional features — photography, video, cake, and more available.
Back to Ship — Married!
Glenn personally ensures you're back at Nassau Cruise Port well before your ship's departure time. Celebrate on board as newlyweds! Certified marriage certificate arrives via mail or can be arranged for Apostille certification.
All Cruise Lines Welcome
Glenn works with every cruise line that docks in Nassau — he knows each ship's schedule and timing
Royal Caribbean
Oasis, Quantum, Freedom, Voyager, Radiance, Vision class ships
Carnival
Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, Freedom, Dream, Spirit & all ships
Celebrity
Edge, Apex, Beyond, Reflection, Summit, Eclipse, Constellation
Also: Virgin Voyages, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Azamara, Cunard, Margaritaville at Sea, and all boutique cruise lines. If your ship stops in Nassau, Glenn can coordinate your wedding. Call 1-(242)-395-8495.
Port-Stop Wedding vs Onboard Wedding
Why 90% of cruise couples choose a Nassau port-stop ceremony over an onboard package
| Feature | Glenn's Port-Stop Wedding | Cruise Line Onboard Package |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $1,495 | $3,500-$5,000+ |
| Venue | Stunning Nassau beach | Ship deck or lounge |
| Officiant | Licensed Marriage Officer (Glenn personally) | Ship captain or port chaplain |
| Legal Marriage | Yes — legally valid worldwide | Varies by cruise line & port |
| Marriage License | Included, same-day processing | Extra fee, limited availability |
| Flowers | Fresh tropical bouquet & boutonnière | Basic arrangement (or extra cost) |
| Customization | Fully customizable — your vision | Fixed packages, limited options |
| Personal Service | Direct with Glenn — phone, WhatsApp | Call center, wedding department |
| Guest Capacity | 2 to 50+ guests | Often limited to 10-20 |
| Photo Backdrop | Turquoise water, white sand beach | Ship railing & deck |
Bahamas Cruise Wedding vs Other Caribbean Destinations
How Nassau compares to other popular cruise ports for getting married — real data from Glenn's 24+ years
| Factor | Nassau, Bahamas (Glenn) | Cozumel, Mexico | Jamaica | USVI (St. Thomas) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day marriage license | Yes — Glenn processes same day | No — 3+ day blood test wait | No — 24-hour wait after license | Yes — same day possible |
| Cruise residency exception | Yes — purser letter accepted | No — must arrive days early | No — 24-hour land residency | No residency requirement |
| Complete in one port day | Yes — Glenn guarantees it | No — not feasible | No — not feasible | Possible but complex |
| Package from | $1,495 | $2,000-$3,500 | $2,500-$4,000 | $2,000-$3,000 |
| Blood test required | No | Yes | No | No |
| Recognized worldwide | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (US territory) |
| Dedicated coordinator | Glenn — one person, start to finish | Agency, multiple contacts | Agency, multiple contacts | Agency, multiple contacts |
| Cruise ship frequency | 5-8 ships/day (world's 5th largest port) | 4-6 ships/day | 2-4 ships/day | 3-5 ships/day |
| CRUISE WEDDING FEASIBILITY | ✓ Ideal | ✗ Not Feasible | ✗ Not Feasible | Challenging |
Cruise Wedding Packages
Best packages for cruise port-stop weddings — all designed to fit your ship's schedule
Sweet Beginning
✓ Priority marriage license processing
✓ Tropical bridal bouquet & boutonnière
✓ Two witnesses provided
✓ Certified marriage certificate
✓ Transport: port → Registrar → beach → port
Romance
✓ Professional photography (digital album)
✓ Enhanced tropical flowers
✓ Champagne toast for 2
✓ Up to 6 guests
✓ All transport & timing coordination
Paradise Nassau
✓ Professional photography & videography
✓ Premium tropical flower arrangements
✓ Wedding cake for up to 25 guests
✓ Steel drum or live music
✓ Full group transport coordination
View All 12 Packages ($375-$11,995) →
All packages include transport coordination between cruise port, Registrar General's Office, ceremony beach, and back to ship. Full elopement cost breakdown →
Planning a Cruise Wedding?
Tell Glenn your cruise line, ship, and Nassau port date — he'll confirm timing and send your personalized wedding plan
Cruise Wedding Document Checklist
Everything you need — Glenn provides a personalized checklist when you book
Required Documents
✓ Valid passports (both parties)
✓ Ship purser's letter (Bahamian waters confirmation)
✓ Ship ID card
✓ Affidavit of singlehood (if never married)
✓ Original divorce decree (if divorced)
✓ Death certificate (if widowed)
✓ $120 license fee (cash or card)
Timing Guide
7-9 AM: Ship docks at Prince George Wharf
9-9:30 AM: Disembark, meet Glenn
10 AM: Registrar General appointment (20 min)
12-1 PM: Free time in Nassau
2-3 PM: Beach ceremony
4 PM: Back at cruise port (ship leaves 5-6 PM)
What Cruise Couples Say
Real reviews from couples who got married during their Nassau port stop — read all reviews on Google
Glenn Ferguson
WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner & Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer
Every detail on this page comes from my direct experience coordinating cruise weddings across all major cruise lines for 24+ years. I personally meet every couple at the cruise port, escort them to the Registrar General's Office, officiate their ceremony, and ensure they're back on their ship with time to spare. As both your wedding planner and Marriage Officer, I'm the only person you need to contact.
Cruise Wedding FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about getting married during your Nassau port stop
WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner · Licensed Marriage Officer · 24+ Years · 200+ Weddings · All Cruise Lines
Ready to Get Married on Your Cruise?
Tell Glenn your cruise line, ship name, and Nassau port date. He'll confirm timing and build your perfect wedding plan — all in one port day.
Plan Your Bahamas Wedding
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