Shaquille O’Neal renews thousands of vows on Valentines Day with Carnival Cruises

Shaquille O’Neal renews thousands of vows on Valentines Day with Carnival Cruises

This Valentine’s Day, thousands of couples symbolically renewed their vows while sailing on Carnival Cruise Line voyages, during special onboard ceremonies virtually officiated by NBA star and Carnival chief fun officer Shaquille O’Neal.

The fleetwide event will marked Carnival cruises largest-ever vow renewal at sea. Couples took part in onboard ceremonies while the ships are at sea and docked in beautiful destinations, including Nassau; Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel; Grand Turk; and St. Maarten.

An onboard reception follows each ceremony, with a DJ, dancing and a champagne toast honouring the newly renewed couples and wishing love and happiness for all.

Carnival gives thousands of guests each year the opportunity to make memories that last a lifetime with unique ceremonies at sea through the cruise line’s weddings by Carnival program, packages range from intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations with family and friends. 

“Our wedding and vow renewal offerings are expansive, and our dedicated team of professional planners can help handle every detail with care, from the music and décor to the dessert,” president, Carnival Cruise Line, Christine Duffy, said. 

“Guests can choose ceremonies at sea, in port at beautiful destinations, or even at the ship’s homeport ahead of their cruise so friends and family who aren’t sailing can attend the event,”

The Valentine’s Day vow renewal ceremonies lead a series of fun activities planned for guests to enjoy the holiday on board, from special trivia to drive-in movies and the love & marriage show hosted by each ship’s cruise director.


Featured Image: Shaquille O’Neal Carnival Cruises. (Supplied)

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