Honeymoon Cruises
Begin married life somewhere extraordinary
Celebrate the beginning of married life with a honeymoon cruise designed around the two of you. Unpack once, wake up somewhere new and combine unforgettable destinations with relaxing days at sea, exceptional dining and time to enjoy each other’s company.
From Caribbean beaches and Mediterranean islands to Alaska’s glaciers and Asia’s vibrant cities, a honeymoon cruise can be as peaceful, adventurous or indulgent as you choose. Stay in a balcony cabin, upgrade to a private suite, choose an adults-only ship or add a hotel stay before or after your sailing.
Browse our latest honeymoon cruise deals or speak to our cruise specialists about creating a honeymoon that feels completely your own.
Why Choose a Honeymoon Cruise?
A honeymoon cruise brings the journey, accommodation, dining and destinations together in one holiday. It gives you the freedom to explore while still leaving plenty of time to relax and celebrate.
More Destinations, Less Effort
Visit several islands, cities or countries without repeatedly changing hotels or repacking your suitcase. Your accommodation travels with you, leaving you free to enjoy each new destination together.
Time to Slow Down
Sea days create natural opportunities to relax after the excitement of the wedding. Spend the morning by the pool, enjoy a couples’ spa treatment or watch the sunset from your balcony before dinner.
Shaped Around You
Choose a lively adults-only ship, an intimate luxury vessel, a destination-rich adventure or a larger resort-style ship filled with restaurants, shows and activities. There is no single way to honeymoon at sea.
Easy to Make Extra Special
A private balcony, suite upgrade, speciality dinner, bottle of Champagne or memorable shore experience can turn an already exceptional cruise into a truly personal celebration.
Find Your Perfect Honeymoon Style
Every couple imagines their honeymoon differently. Start by deciding how you want the holiday to feel, then choose the ship and destination that best match that vision.
Your Honeymoon, Upgraded
Choose the Suite Life
Love the restaurants, entertainment and energy of a larger cruise ship, but want your honeymoon to feel more private and indulgent? The Suite Life offers the best of both worlds.
These premium suite experiences create a more secluded environment within a larger ship. Depending on the cruise line and suite category, you may enjoy access to private or reserved restaurants, lounges, sun decks and pools, alongside priority benefits and more personalised service.
When you are ready for a quiet afternoon or an intimate dinner, your private retreat is waiting. When you want live entertainment, cocktails, activities or a greater choice of restaurants, the rest of the ship remains within easy reach.
From Celebrity Cruises’ The Retreat and MSC Yacht Club to Norwegian Cruise Line’s The Haven and Cunard’s Grills Suites, there are Suite Life experiences to suit different honeymoon styles and budgets.
Best Honeymoon Cruise Destinations
The best honeymoon cruise destination depends on the time of year, how far you want to travel and whether you picture beaches, culture, scenery or adventure.
Which Cruise Line Is Best for a Honeymoon?
The best honeymoon cruise line is the one that matches how you like to travel. Consider the atmosphere onboard, the destinations, dining, entertainment, adult-only facilities and the level of privacy you would like.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises combines stylish ships, international dining and excellent value across destinations worldwide. Couples can upgrade to MSC Yacht Club for spacious suites, private dining, exclusive deck areas and personalised service within a lively ship.
Luxury and Small-Ship Honeymoon Cruises
For a more intimate honeymoon, consider a luxury or small-ship cruise. Spacious suites, attentive service, refined dining and destination-rich itineraries create a relaxed experience with more time to enjoy each other’s company.
Book a Cruise & Stay Honeymoon
A Cruise & Stay honeymoon gives you more time to experience the destination before or after your sailing. Begin with several nights in an iconic city, add a relaxing beach escape or turn a long-haul cruise into a wider journey through the region.
Paramount Cruises can bring together your cruise, hotel stays, flights and transfers, creating one carefully planned itinerary. Our specialists can also help tailor the package around your preferred dates, departure airport, accommodation and budget.
Make Your Honeymoon Feel Extra Special
Small additions can make a memorable journey feel even more personal. Depending on the cruise line, ship and sailing, consider:
- A balcony cabin or suite upgrade
- Speciality dining for a celebratory evening
- A couples’ spa treatment
- Champagne, flowers or gifts in your cabin
- A private or small-group shore experience
- Professional onboard photographs
- A pre-cruise city stay
- A relaxing hotel or beach stay after the cruise
Packages, gifts and inclusions vary between cruise lines and sailings, so check what is available before booking.
Honeymoon Cruises - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A cruise can combine several destinations with comfortable accommodation, dining, entertainment and relaxing time at sea. Couples can choose from adults-only, premium, luxury, adventure and resort-style ships, making it possible to find an experience that matches their interests and budget.
The best cruise line depends on the atmosphere you prefer. Virgin Voyages is suited to adults-only holidays, Celebrity Cruises offers a stylish premium experience, Norwegian Cruise Line provides flexibility and choice, while Cunard and Princess Cruises offer a more classic style.
For a highly personalised and inclusive honeymoon, consider a luxury cruise line. Couples who prefer a larger ship with additional privacy should also explore Suite Life options.
The Caribbean and Mediterranean are popular for beaches, warm weather and island-hopping. Alaska and the Norwegian Fjords are ideal for scenery and adventure, while Asia, Australia and New Zealand suit couples planning a larger, long-haul journey.
The best choice will also depend on the month of your wedding and how soon afterwards you intend to travel.
Some cruise lines offer romance packages, gifts or special-occasion extras, which may include Champagne, flowers, dining, spa treatments or cabin decorations. These are not normally included automatically and availability varies by cruise line, ship and sailing.
A balcony cabin gives you private outdoor space for morning coffee, sunsets and scenic sailing, making it a popular honeymoon choice. A suite offers more room and may include additional services, priority benefits or access to exclusive areas.
For a more secluded experience on a larger ship, consider one of the options featured on our Suite Life page.
Yes. You can choose a fully adults-only cruise line, an adults-only ship or a family-friendly ship with dedicated adult-only areas. The right option depends on whether you want a lively social atmosphere, complete tranquillity or access to a broader range of big-ship facilities.
Book once your wedding date and travel window are reasonably secure. Popular suites, balcony cabins, adults-only sailings and peak-season itineraries can have limited availability, so booking early usually provides the widest choice.
Cruise & Stay honeymoons may also require coordination between cruise dates, flights and hotels.
Yes. Cruises depart from Southampton and several other UK ports, with itineraries to the Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Caribbean and beyond.
No-fly cruising can make the start of the honeymoon more relaxed by removing airports and overseas transfers.
Your cruise, flights and other travel bookings should use exactly the same name shown on the passport you will use for the trip.
If you are planning to change your surname after the wedding, decide which passport you will travel on before the booking is confirmed. Allow plenty of time for any passport application or change, and speak to your cruise specialist before making amendments to an existing booking.
Plan Your Honeymoon with Paramount Cruises
Your honeymoon should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Our cruise specialists can help you compare destinations, cruise lines, ships and cabin categories, including adults-only, luxury and Suite Life options.
We can also help arrange flights, transfers and hotel stays as part of a Cruise & Stay package, bringing every stage of your journey together.
Tell us what matters most to you, whether that is a private balcony, unforgettable dining, beautiful beaches, nightlife, adventure or complete relaxation, and we will help you find a honeymoon cruise that feels right for both of you.