Both the Voyager of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas offer special cruises for the holidays. For Valentines Day available activities include romantic parties, love trivia games and love song karaoke. Go on a pot of gold scavenger hunt or join in on the Irish limerick contest on the St. Patrick's Day cruise, which includes a special Irish menu including corned beef, cabbage and green cookies.
Easter cruises offer traditional religious services, an Easter Bunny and an egg hunt. Christmas and Hanukkah events are available in December. Ring in the New Year with party favors, theme parties and extended late night party zone hours.
There are also special events, parties and menus for Mardi Gras, Superbowl Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, Mothers and Fathers Day, Independence Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Mariner of the Seas has a special eight-night Western Caribbean Holiday Cruise in December. Ports of call include Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
Get married or renew your vows aboard a Royal Caribbean or Carnival cruise ship. Combine your wedding and honeymoon into one. In addition, you and your guests have the option to continue the party in the many lounges aboard the ship.
Royal Caribbean offers wedding coordinators that will handle every detail, from the flowers to the cake. Professional photographers and entertainment are also provided.
Carnival's wedding department offers several packages to choose from. Choices include a simple open bar and hors d'oeuvres, formal sit-down meals and everything in between.
Unfortunately weddings ceremonies are not permitted at sea. Your ceremony can be performed in the following ports of call: Galveston, Texas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Outside vendors are not permitted aboard the ships.
Group cruises are available upon request. Contact the cruise line for details on how to schedule a special group cruise for singles, seniors, Christians, organizations or businesses. You can also contact your travel agent to join an event that is already planned.
Royal Caribbean offers a variety of boardrooms, classrooms and a theater to accommodate group needs. When a group is not meeting, its members can enjoy the amenities of the ship, such as an ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, golf simulators, 9-hole miniature golf course or one of its many restaurants.
Carnival also offers group cruises. They can help you plan anything from a private cocktail party to a large corporate seminar, including group shore excursions.
