FAQs
CEREMONY FAQ
DO I HAVE TO GO ON THE CRUISE TO ATTEND?
Nope! We would love for you to join us on the cruise but our ceremony and reception will be held on the Symphony of the Seas cruise ship, and is open to both sailing and non-sailing guests. We purposely chose to have our ceremony on the date the ship leaves so that our family and friends who are not going on the cruise can still attend the wedding and celebrate with us!
MAY I BRING A GUEST?
Due to the limited capacity of the wedding venue only guests named on the invitation can attend the ceremony - but they are more then welcome to join us on the cruise!
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR THE WEDDING?
Tropical Cocktail Attire/Beachy Semi-Formal
(think bright, fun, and tropical - white is ok as a background color)
Also there will be some walking required to board the ship and get to the venue so wear appropriate/change of shoes
WHERE DO I GO FOR THE WEDDING?
As the event gets closer we will have more information on where to go for the ceremony. Part of our wedding package includes pier to ship escorts for our guests to the ceremony space.
What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony/reception venue? Are they wheelchair accessible?
Yes they are wheel chair accessible!
4 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Our ship will be Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas
**There are also wheelchair accessible rooms for anyone interested in crusing that would need one!**
WHEN DO I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I WANT TO CRUISE OR JUST ATTEND THE WEDDING?
For the group booking rate:
Balconys need to be booked by May 29th 2024
Interior Rooms need to be booked by June 13th 2024
(if your interested but need more time let me know and I can see if we can extend the block but it is not guarenteed. $250 deposit/person needed to book rooms and it is refundable)
We need final a final headcount on both our sailing and non sailing guests no later than March 1 2025. However, this particular cruise ship tends to fill up very quickly so we recommend booking ASAP if you are planning on cruising.
What kind of food will be served? What if I have allergies/dietary restrictions?
More details to follow but Royal Caribbean is amazing with food allergies and dietary restrictions so if you have any please let us know in your RSVP and we will pass it on.
CRUISE FAQ
PRICING/HOW CAN I BOOK THIS CRUISE?
***GROUP RATE PRICES AS OF NOW ***
All based on 2 people per room
Prices are refundable and include taxes and port fees
Interior Rooms - $1650/room - Must be booked by June 15th 2024
Ocean View Balcony - $2801/room - Must be booked by MAY 29th 2024
Our travel agent Steve Cole, is able to assist with booking your cruise. He has limited access to discounted rooms, and can assist with grouping your reservation to the wedding party. Deposits of $250 per person is enough to secure your room and final payment will be due sometime in March of 2025! We recommend you book ASAP to get the best price. He can be contacted at rcclsteve@gmail.com. You can also visit Royal Caribbean's website directly to book or look at other options.
Please let Molly (908-655-2799) or Charles (609-845-5248) know if you are thinking of booking/are booking so we can keep a head count and let Steve know if we need to try to add more rooms to the block or extend the hold if possible.
We also reccomend travel insurance for the cruise. Please ask Steve for a reccomendation if you need one.
DO I NEED A PASSPORT TO GO ON THIS CRUISE?
Technically no, however it is strongly encouraged especially with this far in advance notice. Without a passport you will be required to have your driver's license and birth certificate. If for some reason you were late coming back to the ship from port and missed it, it could create even more headaches trying to get home without a passport.
ARE THERE EVENTS PLANNED WITH THE BRIDE AND GROOM ONCE THE CRUISE HAS STARTED?
There are no formal events related to the wedding party once the cruise has started. We will however create a group message for our sailing guests so we can meet up during the cruise whether that be by the pool, a bar, or even on the beach at CocoCay. We can also plan to dine together in the Main Dining room each night:)
WHAT IS THERE TO DO FOR FUN DURING THE CRUISE?
Royal Caribbean offers excursions while at ports of calls but you can also explore the ports on your own if you wish. The ship itself has a central park with over 20,000 real plants, a boardwalk, and a promenade with shops, bars and resturants, Symphony of the seas has over 20 restaurants, 9 of which are included in the price of your cruise/no extra cost, and 10 bars! There are 4 pools including an adult only pool, and even a splash pad for the kids! There are also 3 water slides and pleanty of hot tubs! Some of the other amenities include an aquatheater, a casino, a music hall, outdoor movie screen, bumper cars, ice skating, rock climbing, karaoke, spa, whirlpools, and zip lines! For our guests with kids, there is a carousel, laser tag, mini golf, a full sized basketball court, and an arcade!
Ship Websites:
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/symphony-of-the-seas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qssvMeGbEPU
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/symphony-of-the-seas
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE CRUISE?
Certain non-alcoholic drinks including soda, and all alcoholic drinks are an additional cost. Royal Caribbean offers different drink packages that would give you unlimited options or you can pay by the cup/glass. Wifi is also an additional charge. There are 11 specialty restaurants onboard that are an additional charge should you choose to eat at one instead of one of the 9 complimentary restaurants.