Every good expedition starts in MiamiAnthony and Amanda will arrive in Miami on November 30th and handle the legal paperwork at the courthouse on Wednesday, December 2nd.

Consider this the official paperwork chapter. The wedding itself will take place aboard Scarlet Lady on December 5th. That's the celebration we're bringing everyone together for.

You're welcome to join us at the courthouse if you're already in Miami, but there is absolutely no expectation that you attend. That evening, we'll celebrate with dinner, and we'd love for you to join us if you're in town.

All guests must arrive in Miami no later than December 3rd, embarkation day. If you're flying in that morning, leave plenty of time to collect checked baggage and get to Port Miami. Traffic can make the trip longer than expected, so plan accordingly.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

WHERE TO STAY

If you're arriving early, you'll want to stay in Miami.

Downtown Miami and Brickell are our best recommendations. Both are convenient to the courthouse, restaurants, and PortMiami, with plenty of hotel options nearby.

Many hotels in these areas offer transportation to PortMiami, which can make embarkation morning wonderfully painless. We'll share specific hotel recommendations and booking information soon.

THE OFFICIAL PAPERWORK
Wednesday, December 2nd · Afternoon

Before we can say “I do” aboard Scarlet Lady, there's a little paperwork to take care of.

You're welcome to join us at the courthouse if you're already in Miami, but no need to make a special trip. The real celebration happens aboard the ship on December 5th. We'll share the exact courthouse location and timing closer to the date once everything is officially locked in.

THAT EVENING

December 2nd · Celebratory Dinner

Once the paperwork is done, it's time to celebrate.

We'll gather for dinner that evening, and anyone already in Miami is welcome to join us. Details to come.

BY AIR

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the most convenient airport for the expedition and is roughly 20 minutes from Downtown Miami under typical traffic conditions.

FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR HOTEL

Uber, Lyft, taxi, or hotel transportation are all easy options.

If you're staying in Downtown Miami or Brickell, plan on roughly 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

FROM YOUR HOTEL TO THE CRUISE PORT

If your hotel offers a shuttle to PortMiami, that's probably your easiest option on embarkation morning.

Otherwise, Uber, Lyft, taxi, or a hotel-arranged car will work just fine. From Downtown or Brickell, plan on roughly 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.

Flying in on December 3rd? Allow substantially more time. Between landing, collecting luggage, and getting to PortMiami, the airport-to-port journey can take 45–60 minutes or more, depending on traffic.

A few things worth knowing before you board:

A note before you start filling your calendar: we're planning a few optional group activities throughout the voyage and will share those details soon. If you're thinking about booking excursions or other activities, hold that thought. You may want to save some room in your schedule for us. 

PASSPORTS

You'll need a valid passport for the cruise. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the cruise ends on December 7, 2026, meaning it must be valid through at least June 7, 2027.

If your passport doesn't meet this requirement, you will not be permitted to board the ship.

Check yours now. If it needs renewing, don't leave this one until the last minute. WEATHER IN EARLY DECEMBER

Miami in December is nearly perfect. Think mid-70s, sunshine, and a welcome excuse to pack something other than a winter coat. TIME ZONE

We're in Eastern Time. Set your watch.

DRESS CODES FOR THE EXPEDITION

Good news: there is no formal dress code for the cruise (except the wedding day!). Most days, come dressed for whatever kind of day you're having. Casual, resort, poolside, dinner-ready, repeat.

However, there are a few opportunities to play along:

Do I book my own cabin?
Yes. Each guest must book and pay for their own cabin. To be included in our wedding sailing and receive the group benefits, you must book through our Virgin Voyages planner using Circle Group #77438.

Can I book on my own and be added to the group later?
Unfortunately, no. To officially be part of our wedding sailing and receive the Circle Group benefits, you must book through our planner using our group number.

Will prices change?
Cruise pricing depends on availability when you book. The Circle discount is applied to eligible fares in addition to current promotions.

What does the Circle Group include?
Your Circle Group benefits include 10% off eligible cabin fares, a $100 drink credit per cabin, and access to the wedding sailing and festivities. We'll share additional group details as they're finalized. What isn't included?
Your voyage booking does not include airfare, hotels before or after the cruise, or transportation to and from PortMiami. You'll need to arrange those separately. 

About the cruise itself?
Reach out to Clement.

Clement Hernandez
📞 954-678-4148

Circle Group #: 77438

General questions can be emailed to Clement:
📧 [email protected] About the wedding, timing, or anything else?
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