On-board weddings leave marriage all at sea

Marriage has been around for thousands of years, in virtually every society, past or present. Ships have been around for a long time, too.

In the past, journeys at sea could last months or years. Maybe that is why people came to believe that a ship’s captain has the power to perform marriages. But this is, apart from a few very recent examples, a myth.

Every society has some kind of marriage ceremony - authorised and/or recognised by state, religion or society.