phcruiseteam Posted March 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2015 We are celebrating our anniversary on the Noordam next month and was interested in finding details of other cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripper10 Posted March 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Congratulations! Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted March 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2015 HAL has a vow renewal package if this is what you want. Have heard it is very nice from friends who have done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2015 We are celebrating our anniversary on the Noordam next month and was interested in finding details of other cruisers. You might try doing a Search This Forum for "Renewal of Vows". Lots of good information there by a number of people who have done it. We did it for our 40th and it was fantastic. Lots of things included in the reasonable price, plus we got to spend alot of time with the Captain and his wife (but this was a bit unusual). Go for it. You can find the details on the HAL website - I think it is under the Weddings section. DaveOKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay240 Posted March 15, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2015 There is a basic "package", but I would guess there would be flexibility due to the number of couples renewing their vows and the captain's preference. We received a flower arrangement; there were many phone calls and a letter, so that we knew what to expect. I was told there would be a group ceremony and then we would have the opportunity to say private vows, but there were only two or three other couples and each had a separate ceremony. We each received a boutonniere and had champagne and hors d'oeuvres prior to the actual ceremonies. Afterward, photos were taken and wedding cake was served. Later, we received an album with the photos, a certificate, and a copy of the beautiful service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNative2000 Posted March 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2015 We did it too! (It was wonderful!):D:D FROM THE HOLLAND SITE: Renewal of Vows On Board For couples that would like to say their wedding vows while at sea, Holland America Line offers an onboard Renewal-of-Vows package. As part of the package, the guests will receive flowers in their stateroom, and invitations are made available to invite guests to the ceremony and celebration. The couple also receives: A 10x7 activity sheet Dinner for two one evening in the Pinnacle Grill A celebration featuring music, champagne, wine and hors d'oeuvres served by Holland America Line's five-star staff Onboard honeymoon, anniversary and renewal-of-vows packages may be booked through Holland America Line's Ship Services Department, (800) 541-1576. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganwoman Posted March 15, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I share the above comments. We just had this done in early Feb onboard the Oosterdam. We were the only ones and got to sit and talk with the captain for about an hour which was really nice. I was surprised of how much you get for the money. You don't know when the ceremony will be until you board (or for us it was 4 days into the cruise) It had to be postponed once by the Captain. Something about heavy seas and having to drive the ship :) Anyway the next day the seas were calmer and we really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boating girl Posted March 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I share the above comments. We just had this done in early Feb onboard the Oosterdam. We were the only ones and got to sit and talk with the captain for about an hour which was really nice. I was surprised of how much you get for the money. You don't know when the ceremony will be until you board (or for us it was 4 days into the cruise) It had to be postponed once by the Captain. Something about heavy seas and having to drive the ship :) Anyway the next day the seas were calmer and we really enjoyed it. Do you mind if I ask about the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 15, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Do you mind if I ask about the cost? "Onboard honeymoon, anniversary and renewal-of-vows packages may be booked through Holland America Line's Ship Services Department, (800) 541-1576." - from the website. As I recall, it was a bit over $100, perhaps $129-149?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNative2000 Posted March 15, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Do you mind if I ask about the cost? IIRC it was about $125 when we didi it (2010). May be different now. Just give ship services a call (Ship Services Department, (800) 541-1576).:) (Sorry ... typing while Dave posted.) Cheers! Edited March 15, 2015 by AZNative2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 16, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 16, 2015 You can says your "vows" to each other anywhere....no need to pay big bucks! A renewal isn't legal....so you don't really need officials... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 16, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 16, 2015 You can says your "vows" to each other anywhere....no need to pay big bucks! A renewal isn't legal....so you don't really need officials... Its about the sentiment, not the money. Plus, you do get alot for the money anyway, IMO. DaveOKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudscraper Posted March 16, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 16, 2015 You can says your "vows" to each other anywhere....no need to pay big bucks! A renewal isn't legal....so you don't really need officials... I take it that romance is not your forte?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted March 16, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 16, 2015 We are celebrating our anniversary on the Noordam next month and was interested in finding details of other cruisers. We did our ROV on the Noordam in Dec. of 2010 & had four of our best friends who were cruising with us as guests.. At that time the cost was $114 plus $12.50 for each guest & it was done on a formal night.. There were three couples doing a renewal, but each one was done couple by couple.. One couple from Manilla, was celebrating their 50th Anniv. & had their entire family, (approx. 26 guests).. Every single one of them was beautifully dressed in white, including the little ones.. It was so lovely.. The Capt. spent some time with each couple & then did our renewals individually.. Only mistake we made was when the Photographers asked us to make an appointment for our pictures to be taken a few days ahead of time, we failed to do that so the only pic we have is with DH & me with the Capt. & I was crying! :eek: DH knew about it ahead of time & wore his TUX & I wore a dress which I had worn for our Son's wedding.. It was lovely & very special to us as well, since our four closest friends were with us.. This is what it included: Flowers Invitation to the ceremony Hors d’oeuvres and beverages Certificate at the ceremony Dinner for 2 in the pinnacle grill 10X7 photo This is done onboard one time and the date and time is decided by the captain and usually done on days at sea. Hope you enjoy your cruise on the Noordam & your Renewal of Vows..Just be sure to get your pictures taken before hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted March 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Welcome to Cruise Critic. We got this package for our friends who were celebrating their 25th anniversary and felt it was worth every penny we paid for it. Congratulations on your anniversary and have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clogaltocruise Posted March 16, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 16, 2015 We've done it twice - each was special, wonderful memories & nice photos. Our 25th was on the Amsterdam with my parents for their 50th. It was awesome. It was a group with family in attendance. On the Zuiderdam we renewed our 30th with DH's son & DIL renewing theirs. Also, their DD & SIL were on their honeymoon. If you make arrangements in advance, HAL w be sure to have flowers for you. It really is nice. If you do it, I don't think you'll regret it. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted March 16, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 16, 2015 We purchased the package when we sailed to Alaska in 2007 on the Noordam. My husband wore his tux and I wore a nice dress that I can remember no details of. Photos were taken of us with the captain, after the ceremony. The next day we got a call to come back to have the photo re-done because something happened and they didn't have it. DH decided not to get all gussied up in his tux again (I didn't mind -- not a problem) so we have a picture of us with the captain as if it were just another day. Oh well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgrinch Posted March 16, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 16, 2015 By all means take the plunge again if you are so inclined. This is one of the things that captains really enjoy doing - it shows. I sprung this on my DW on the Amsterdam in 2012. I arranged it as a complete surprise and had the Neptune concierge, as well as the stewards, etc. in on the secret so that no one would give the game away beforehand. We dressed up for what I said was a "formal cocktail party" with the captain in the crow's nest and then, as we were about to enter, I dropped to one knee and popped the question (again). She remembers it as one of the most memorable evenings of our lives (a feeling I share). No matter how you do it, it should be a great experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted March 16, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 16, 2015 We are doing this in March2016 for our 50th. I had the dress I wore to our DD's wedding cut down to cocktail length...hubby will wear his suit. I'm excited about it. You will be too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1of4 Posted March 16, 2015 #20 Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) We did this on our anniversary after a very difficult year and a half. It was the best money we ever spent on a cruise ship! Flowers, invitation, photos, PG dinner, cake, champagne and time to chat with the captain. The crew went all out. Ours was in the Crows Nest: Our children were included too Edited March 16, 2015 by 1of4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraelorMex Posted March 16, 2015 #21 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I don't get it. We did the ROV on the Rotterdam some years back (Inca discovery cruise) and had a very lovely ROV, two ministers officiating, captain yacking, crewman yacking, musicians, all very nice. Attractive 'certificate' signed by officiates, and captain. Total cost: $0.00 I guess nothing is off limits when chumming for bux :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 16, 2015 #22 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I found my receipt for the ROV in Oct of 2011 for $115. DaveOKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted March 16, 2015 #23 Share Posted March 16, 2015 It's 129 now and includes a dinner in pg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4friends Posted March 17, 2015 #24 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I am so glad this was posted. I had not thought of ROV until reading all the positive experiences. One of the reasons we are doing our upcoming cruise, is our 40th anniversary is this year. DH and I are talking about it and will probably book the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted March 17, 2015 #25 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) It's 129 now and includes a dinner in pg It has always included a dinner in the PG.. See my post No. 14 above.. Edited March 17, 2015 by serendipity1499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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