Marriages On Maltese-Flagged Vessels

Preface

It is well known nowadays that the popularity of the Malta flag has grown substantially and is one of the world's largest. Its portfolio boasts several cruise ships operated by some of the largest and most reputable cruise liner companies in the world. In today's competitive climate, operators are constantly offering new services in a quest to stand out from the competition. One of these is providing the opportunity to guests to celebrate their wedding on a cruise ship as a highlight of their vacation, accompanied by their family and closest friends.

The provisions under the Maltese Marriage Act allow for the possibility of celebrating a marriage on board a Maltese-flagged vessel. The popularity of this service has increased substantially over the past few years and as a Maltese law firm, we have guided clients from the application process until the actual recording of the act of marriage in the Marriage Registrar (hereinafter referred to as the