Can You Get Married in The Bahamas While on a Cruise?
Yes. Glenn Ferguson is a Licensed Marriage Officer who coordinates legal weddings during your Nassau port stop. Marriage licence, beach ceremony, photos, and back to your ship on time. He's done hundreds of cruise weddings over 24+ years and has never had a couple miss their ship.
Quick Answer: Yes, You Can.
You can get legally married in the Bahamas during a single cruise port stop in Nassau. No overnight stay required. Glenn Ferguson — a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer — processes your marriage licence same-day, performs the legal beach ceremony, and has you back on the ship 2-3 hours before departure. Your marriage is legally recognised worldwide. Packages start at $1,495.
Glenn Ferguson — The Cruise Wedding Specialist
I'm Glenn Ferguson. I've been coordinating cruise weddings in Nassau for over two decades. I know every cruise line's schedule, every docking location, and exactly how long each step takes. When you step off the ship, I'm already there. When you step back on, you're married — with a signed certificate, a gallery of beach photos, and 2-3 hours to spare.
The reason couples trust me is simple: I've done this hundreds of times and no one has ever missed their ship. I monitor schedules daily, build in buffer time, and have backup plans for every scenario. If your ship changes its arrival time, I adjust. If the Registrar is running slow, I have a plan. Your job is to enjoy the day — mine is to make sure every minute counts.
5 Steps — Ship to Beach to Married to Ship
Book Before Your Cruise
Contact Glenn 2-4 weeks before. Send cruise line, ship name, Nassau date, passport copies. Glenn pre-fills all licence paperwork.
Ship Docks in Nassau
Your ship arrives (typically 8-9 AM). Glenn meets you at the designated location. He knows every cruise line's docking spot and schedule.
Marriage Licence
Glenn escorts you to the Registrar General's Office. Pre-prepared documents, 20-minute appointment, same-day licence processing.
Beach Ceremony
Private transfer to Nuptial Beach or Cable Beach (~20 minutes from port). Glenn performs the legal ceremony. Photos, flowers, witnesses — everything ready.
Back to Ship — Married
Glenn handles return transport. You're back on board with your signed marriage certificate, photo memories, and 2-3 hours before departure.
Glenn Works with Every Cruise Line That Docks in Nassau
Royal Caribbean
Oasis, Quantum, Freedom, Voyager class
Carnival
Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, all ships
Norwegian
Breakaway, Epic, Getaway, all ships
Celebrity
Edge, Apex, Summit, all ships
Disney
Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure
Princess
Enchanted, Discovery, Regal
MSC
Meraviglia, Divina, Seaside
Holland America
Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam
Virgin Voyages
Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady
Others
Oceania, Regent, Azamara, Cunard, & more
Documents for a Cruise Wedding in Nassau
Valid Passports
Both partners need current, unexpired passports. Glenn reviews copies before your cruise to confirm everything is in order. No surprises at the Registrar.
$100 Cash — Licence Fee
Government fee for the marriage licence, paid in cash at the Registrar General's Office. Glenn reminds you before you dock and handles every other cost within your package.
If Previously Married
Bring the original or certified Decree Absolute (not Decree Nisi) for divorce, or a death certificate if widowed. Glenn reviews these documents before your trip to catch any issues early.
Island Nuptial Packages — Built for Cruise Schedules
Island Nuptial Beach
- Glenn as Licensed Marriage Officer
- Legal ceremony on the beach
- Marriage licence processing + Registrar escort
- Same-day licence (no overnight needed)
- Ceremony witnesses provided
- Keepsake marriage certificate
- Port pickup + beach transfer + return
Island Nuptial Romance
- Everything in Beach package
- Tropical bridal bouquet + groom's boutonniere
- Professional photography session
- Live musician (guitarist or steel drum)
- Champagne toast after ceremony
- Extended beach time for photos
- Priority scheduling for best light
Island Nuptial Sunset
- Everything in Romance package
- Extended professional photography
- Beach décor (arch, petals, lanterns)
- Celebration setup (champagne + snacks)
- Golden hour timing for ceremony
- Private beach section reserved
- Video highlights reel
Add-ons available: videography, hair & makeup, additional florals, live band, and expedited Apostille.
Send Glenn Your Cruise Details — Get a Plan in Under 2 Hours
Cruise line, ship name, Nassau date. Glenn confirms timing, sends package options, and builds your wedding around the ship's schedule.
Real Testimonials from Cruise Weddings with Glenn
"We got married during our Carnival cruise stop in Nassau and Glenn made everything perfect. He had the timing down perfectly — we never felt rushed and made it back to our ship with plenty of time. The beach ceremony was beautiful."
"Glenn coordinated our Norwegian Breakaway wedding flawlessly. From meeting us at the port to the license appointment to the beach ceremony — everything was perfectly timed. He knew exactly when our ship was departing and got us back with hours to spare."
"We were on a Celebrity cruise and nervous about getting married in port, but Glenn made it incredibly easy. He had all our paperwork done in advance, knew our ship's schedule perfectly, and the ceremony was gorgeous. Best decision we made."
"Glenn was amazing! He picked us up from our hotel and escorted us to get our marriage license. The whole process took about 20 minutes. He picked up our license the next day and even met us at the airport to give us our paperwork. I recommend Glenn to anyone!"
"Glen is a rockstar! He took care of every detail — marriage license, venue, everything. Not one misstep. He put Mark and I at ease with the whole process. Like icing on a cake!"
"I think it's safe to say that we would not have gotten married in Nassau if it were not for Glenn. He enabled our entire marriage process from beginning to end and was the most responsive person I've dealt with. A true professional."
Cruise Wedding in Nassau — Frequently Asked Questions
Get Married During Your Nassau Cruise Stop
Send Glenn your cruise line, ship name, and Nassau date. He'll confirm the timing, recommend a package, and build your wedding around the ship's schedule. Response time: under 2 hours.
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