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Thinking about a destination wedding? There’s a way to do it that’s fun, romantic, affordable and low-stress: marry your sweetheart on a cruise. Cruising is already a carefree vacation, and it makes weddings carefree, too. Lots of cruise lines offer planning services and package pricing for weddings (and for symbolic ceremonies and vow renewals, too). Just step on board for a seamless wedding-to-honeymoon experience. Here’s a look at wedding services offered by some popular cruise lines: The captains of Celebrity Cruises’ ships can officiate legal and symbolic ceremonies: anything from an intimate shipboard ceremony for just the two of you to a shoreside ceremony with guests. You can also choose from a variety of add-ons, such as a welcome reception, a cigar-and-whiskey party or champagne and strawberries in your suite on your wedding night. Special feature: a fun “trash-the-dress”-style photo shoot. Disney Cruise Lines’ “Fairy Tale Weddings" are especially suit...

Have you cruised the Mayan Riviera? Riviera Maya lies along the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where a combination of mangrove forests and sandy beaches meet the turquoise water. Popular stops for cruise ships include Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Costa Maya. Here are some of the adventures you can enjoy there. Scuba and Snorkel . In a 1960s documentary, oceanographer Jacques Cousteau declared the sleepy island of Cozumel to be one of the world’s best places to scuba dive. There’s excellent visibility in the water around Cozumel, where snorkel and dive enthusiasts can explore part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, one of the largest in the world. Punta Sur . Seafaring Mayans made Cozumel their home, and you can still see remnants of a Mayan village at Punta Sur Ecological Park. There’s a white sand beach, a lagoon beloved by crocodiles and two lighthouses to explore, too. Tulum . Local Mayan culture and history are the pride of the port Playa d...

If you’re looking forward to your next cruise and wondering if there’s a way to make the experience even better, there is. You’ll be traveling to the ship’s home port, so make the most of your vacation investment and spend an extra day or two there, either before or after the cruise. Here’s a quick overview of some popular U.S. home ports and what you can do there. New York City needs no introduction as a great place for a pre- or post-cruise stay, but here’s another northeastern port to consider: Boston . From this charming city, you can sail to Bermuda, the Canadian Maritime Provinces (especially during fall color season), the Bahamas and the Caribbean. While in Boston, you can walk the city’s Freedom Trail to see 16 historic sites in just 2.5 miles. At one end is Boston Common, a lovely park next to the Boston Public Garden, where swan boats float around the pretty lagoon. Miami is known for its Cuban flavor, but it is also a melting pot of Caribbean cultures. It’s a perfect place...

Ready for the exciting new features that will float out on new cruise ships during 2019? If you haven’t heard about them yet, here’s what you can look forward to. Set to launch in April, Royal Caribbean’s fourth Quantum Class ship, Spectrum of the Seas , is being purpose-built for the Asian cruise market, sailing from Shanghai or Hong Kong with up to 4,246 passengers. Like its sister ships, the Spectrum will have bumper cars, a skydiving simulator, and a North Star viewing pod; but, it will be the first Royal Caribbean ship to feature a new suite area. Guests in the Silver and Golden Suites will have exclusive access to a private elevator, restaurant, and lounge, as well as The Balcony (sunbathing with beautiful views) and The Boutique (a private shopping enclave). Details are beginning to emerge about Norwegian Cruise Line’s Encore , which will sail in fall 2019. The ship will carry nearly 4,000 passengers from Miami to Caribbean ports and is also scheduled to operate some...