We were wondering if we decided to get married while on the ship, does the captain of the ship have the authority to perform the wedding ceremony and would the marriage be legal and binding once we got back to port?
2006-08-14 00:58:38 · 12 answers · asked by bighampjr 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It is not true that every ship's captain has the authority to legally marry. The link below will help you determine if a wedding at sea is going to be legal or not.
http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/ht/marriedatsea.htm
Good Luck!
2006-08-14 03:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kya Rose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Captain does have the authority, but you'd probably have to re-do it back in the States, as the Captain may not be registered as an Ordained Minister in the US. Ask the cruise line before hand to be sure. Also, if you want to get married on the ship... you HAVE to plan it in advance. Most ships don't do "whim" marriages anymore. They don't want people getting drunk and getting married, Vegas style. So make up your mind before you go so you can plan it with the Cruise people before you leave! :-) And have fun!! Cruises are soooo much fun!!!!
2006-08-14 09:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very tradtional for Captains to Marry couples while on his Ship It's allowed in Maritine law. I'm not specific on the legalities, Though I do beleive Maritine Law is recognized in the US thus this would be a valid Marriage. Most Comercial Cruise ships have a chappel and do this sort of thing often, even for the spontainious.
2006-08-14 08:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Joanie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you are taking your cruise. I am not certain if the captain has the authority to perform a marriage ceremony. Why not contact the cruise line and find out if there is anyone who can perform this service.
2006-08-14 08:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the Capt can marry you on board you just have to already have a liscense. Good luck and many blessings
2006-08-14 08:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by flower wanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the caption of the ship can marry you. good luck and best wishes
2006-08-14 09:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by Angel sent from heaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the cruise line most cruise lines do have a priests on board
2006-08-14 08:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by IndyMM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the captain does not have the authority to conduct marriages.
2006-08-14 08:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by rahul s 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely! Check into where you need to get the license.
2006-08-14 08:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratulation at first your so lovely enjoy for life and live well please send some of your money for poor people at first your gonna your plane I wish you will so lucky .............on your life
2006-08-14 08:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by Abdumalik A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋