Celebrity Cruises has announced that same-sex marriages performed onboard are now legally recognized. This is truly a historic first for the modern luxury brand. LuxeGetaways is always watching the new opportunities within the cruise industry, and being able to have these same-sex marriages now recognized while taking advantage of the travel opportunities with Celebrity Cruises is a great step forward.

The motion follows a transformative vote in Malta (where much of the Celebrity fleet is registered) that passed the country’s parliament 66-1. The long-awaited referendum opens the door for Celebrity to legally recognize same-sex marriages performed onboard, and have the ceremonies officiated by the fleet’s captains.

“Celebrity Cruises has a long history of supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and I cannot think of a more important time in our history than right now to do all we can to support inclusion. I am absolutely thrilled to announce that starting today, we welcome same-sex couples to marry on our ships while in international waters,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises. “This is one for the history books!”

“Celebrity Weddings has already hosted many same-sex weddings in the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean, where legal,” said Barbara Whitehall, Managing Director, The Wedding Experience. “We are ecstatic that this new Malta ruling opens up marriage equality for anyone and everyone sailing with Celebrity Cruises while in international waters.”

The Celebrity Weddings program offers onboard ceremonies and destination weddings for lovebirds. The Nautical Nuptials at Sea package includes a Captain-led ceremony, an event coordinator’s services, live music, one hour of photography, cake for two, bottle of Champagne, a bouquet and boutonniere, plus additional romantic turndown amenities post-ceremony.

Learn More: www.celebrityweddings.eweddingcalendar.com