A milestone vow renewal at sea aboard Norwegian Aqua

A Milestone Vow Renewal at Sea aboard Norwegian Aqua

A milestone anniversary should be defined by the celebration, not the coordination. This curated experience illustrates how I manage a group of forty guests across pre-cruise accommodations, port transfers, cabin placement, in-port excursions, and a shoreside vow renewal, allowing the couple and every guest to arrive present and prepared.

Phase I
The Lake Nona Arrival

A pre-cruise night in Orlando that removes the first-day anxiety every cruiser knows.

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Day 1 / Orlando
Arrival at The Wave Hotel, Lake Nona

A round-trip private black car transfer is arranged from Orlando International Airport to The Wave Hotel in Lake Nona, then to Port Canaveral, and back to MCO at the end of the voyage. The Wave is architecturally distinct, locally rooted, and genuinely walkable, offering a reason to actually look forward to the night before you board.

Advisor Amenities

The Wave Hotel VIP Status

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 resort credit
  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
  • Welcome amenity delivered on behalf of your advisor

Amenities available when booking through Curated by Collins and subject to change.

Phase II / The Voyage
Seven Nights Through the Western Caribbean

Norwegian Aqua sails from Port Canaveral with forty guests, carefully placed in a dedicated cabin block, for a week anchored around a shoreside vow renewal and two signature in-port excursions.

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Day 2 / Port Canaveral
Embarkation and the Group Reception

Private coach transfers collect the group from The Wave Hotel and deliver them directly to the Port Canaveral terminal. After boarding, the group gathers for a private welcome reception on board. Suites placed in a dedicated cabin block, Free at Sea perks activated, and the captain's unpacking begins before the first dinner is served.

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Day 3 / Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
Norwegian's Private Island

A tender transfers guests ashore to Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas. Cabana rentals secured in advance for the couple of honor and any guests who prefer a shaded private base. Beach service, cocktails, and a group lunch, all within walking distance of the tender pier.

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Day 4 / At Sea
A Day Without Agenda

A fully unstructured day aboard Norwegian Aqua. The Haven sundeck, specialty dining reservations already confirmed, a group spa block, and the ship's hallmark glass enclosed Aqua Slidecoaster for anyone ready to earn their cocktail before dinner.

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Day 5 / Falmouth, Jamaica
The Hampden Rum Experience

A small group private excursion to Hampden Estate, one of the oldest working rum distilleries in the world. A guided walk through the historic stone buildings, a tour of the fermentation and distillation rooms where Hampden's famed high ester rums are produced, and a tasting of the estate's rare expressions. A Jamaican lunch is served on the grounds before the transfer back to port.

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Day 6 / Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach Ultimate Relaxation

A tender brings guests ashore in George Town, followed by a short transfer to a reserved Seven Mile Beach club. Private cabanas secured for the group, a full lunch and open bar package included, and the rest of the day entirely unscheduled. Seven miles of soft sand, clear Caribbean water, and zero agenda.

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Day 7 / Cozumel, Mexico
The Vow Renewal at Hotel Playa Azul

The anchor day. A private group transfer collects the forty guests at the Cozumel cruise pier and delivers them to Hotel Playa Azul, a boutique beach club roughly twenty minutes from the port. A shoreside vow renewal ceremony is held on the beach under a private arch, officiant included, followed by a reception with curated food and bar service. The afternoon continues with full beach club access, private cabanas, and a group toast before the transfer back to the ship.

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Day 8 / At Sea
The Final Celebration

The last full day on board, reserved for a private group dinner at one of Aqua's specialty restaurants. Cake, a champagne toast, and space on the calendar to do nothing at all.

Phase III
The Departure
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Day 9 / Port Canaveral
The Journey Home

Following a priority group disembarkation in Port Canaveral, private transfers return guests directly to Orlando International Airport in coordinated waves based on outbound flight times. No standing at the curb. No group scramble. A final goodbye from the shore side team before everyone scatters home.

"Behind every milestone celebration is a carefully orchestrated itinerary."

Benefits available exclusively through me

As an affiliated advisor with Fora Travel and a Virtuoso network advisor, I unlock exclusive amenities, manage a group of this size across every touchpoint, and handle the booking logistics so the couple of honor can stay focused on the celebration.

No-Fee Professional Service

Guests pay the exact same price as booking directly. I am compensated by our travel partners, providing expert planning and advocacy at no charge to the group.

Dedicated Group Cabin Block

All forty guests placed in a reserved cabin block on the same deck wherever inventory allows, with category flexibility across Inside, Balcony, and Haven Suites.

NCL Free at Sea Perks

Balcony and above receive all four Free at Sea perks including unlimited open bar, three specialty dinners, 150 minute WiFi package, and a $50 shore excursion credit.

Group Amenities Included

Dedicated group discount applied to balcony cabins, complimentary Tour Conductor cabins based on group size, and group booking protection throughout the reservation window.

Pre-Cruise VIP Hotel Stay

Guests staying at The Wave Hotel receive advisor amenities including daily breakfast for two, $100 resort credit, priority room upgrades, and Lake Nona Performance Club access.

Private Transfer Coordination

Airport pickup, pre-cruise hotel stay, and port transfer bundled into a single coordinated package. No rideshare logistics, no morning-of scramble for forty guests.

Shoreside Vow Renewal

Full coordination of the Cozumel ceremony at Hotel Playa Azul including venue, officiant, private group transfer, food and bar service, and photography coverage arranged in advance.

In-Port Group Excursions

Small group private experiences secured at Hampden Estate in Jamaica and a Seven Mile Beach club in Grand Cayman. Reservations confirmed well before sailing, not scrambled onboard.

A Shoreside Vow Renewal at Hotel Playa Azul

An onboard ceremony is always available, but a shoreside celebration on a private Cozumel beach gives a milestone the space it deserves. I coordinate the full experience directly with the property, including transportation for the group, so the couple arrives to a setting already in place.

Final pricing confirmed directly with Hotel Playa Azul and scaled to group size. Ceremony must be secured at least 90 days prior to sailing. Vendor availability subject to confirmation.

Fora Travel Advisor · Virtuoso Network Advisor · Cruise Group Specialist · Milestone Architect
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