What to Buy for a Wedding Cruise

A wedding cruise needs more than wedding clothes and a cake. You will need tableware for dinner, dessert and coffee, glasses for water, wine and champagne, serving pieces, table linen and clear signs for guests. Drinks, flowers, menus and name badges also need to be bought or collected before boarding. Use this list to check the practical items that are easy to overlook when space, loading time and the final guest count are fixed.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 70
Buffet tablesqty 3
Gift table
Welcome table
Dessert table
Table linenqty 10
Chair coversqty 70

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 75
Dessert platesqty 75
Coffee cupsqty 75
Coffee spoonsqty 75
Dinner knivesqty 75
Dinner forksqty 75
Dessert forksqty 75
Water glassesqty 80
Wine glassesqty 80
Champagne glassesqty 75
Coffee potsqty 4
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 8
Cake knife
Cake stand

Decorations

Flower arrangementsqty 8
Bridal bouquet
Corsagesqty 8
Name badgesqty 70
Menusqty 10
Welcome sign
Table numbersqty 8
Balloonsqty 80
Balloon ribbonqty 2
Confettiqty 4
Ring pillow
Guest book
Pensqty 6
Candlesqty 24
Candle holdersqty 12
Table runnersqty 8

Equipment

Portable speakersqty 2
Microphoneqty 2
Mixer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Ice containersqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coffee machinesqty 2

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Aluminum foilqty 3
Cling filmqty 3
Food containersqty 20
Bottle openersqty 4
Corkscrewsqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
Battery lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Dish brushesqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Champagne - 12 bottles
- Prosecco - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 10 bottles
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Beer - 8 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger ale - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Limes - 2 kilos
- Fresh mint - 6 bunches
- Coffee beans - 3 kilo
- Tea bags - 120 pieces
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweetener - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Whipped cream - 2 liters
- Ice pops - 20 kilos
- Baguettes - 15 pieces
- Ciabatta - 10 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Pesto - 1 kilo
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Mixed nuts - 2 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Strawberries - 4 kilos
- Melon - 4 pieces
- Cucumber - 10 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Arugula - 2 kilos
- Mixed salad - 4 kilo
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Red onion - 1 kilo
- Feta - 2 kilos
- Parmesan cheese - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast - 8 kilos
- Salmon fillet - 6 kilos
- Vegetarian burgers - 20 pieces
- Potatoes - 10 kilos
- Rice - 5 kilo
- Pasta - 5 kilos
- Vegetable mix - 8 kilos
- Green beans - 5 kilos
- Sandwiches - 80 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Dressing - 3 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Sunflower oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 1 kilo
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Basil - 6 bunches
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Vanilla sugar - 2 sachets
- Chocolate - 2 kilos
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Salted breadsticks - 4 packs
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Cocktail picks - 2 packs
- Baking paper - 3 rolls
- Storage containers - 30 pieces
- Freezer bags - 2 boxes
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 box
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 6 pairs

Tips

Count every place setting against the final guest list, then add 5–10% spare dinner plates, forks, knives, dessert plates and dessert forks. Replacements are difficult to arrange once the boat has departed.
Plan drinks by service: allow 2–3 drinks per guest during the first hour, then about 1 drink per hour, plus water throughout the cruise. Chill the first service before boarding and keep backup drinks accessible.
Order the bridal bouquet, corsages and flower arrangements at least 1–2 weeks before the cruise, then confirm the collection or delivery time 2–3 days beforehand. Keep the bouquet and corsages in water until they are needed.
Prepare menus, the welcome sign and name badges before the final route is shared. Print at least 5–10 extra menus and bring spare pens or labels for last-minute guest changes.
Check plates, glasses, coffee cups, serving platters, tongs and spoons 24–48 hours before departure. Pack the cake knife, cake stand and coffee spoons separately so they are not left behind with general catering equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What should I buy for a wedding cruise?: Start with drinks, water, table linen, dinner and dessert tableware, coffee cups and spoons, serving platters and utensils. Add the cake knife and stand, flowers, menus, a welcome sign and name badges. Check the final guest count before buying quantities.
How many drinks do I need for a wedding cruise?: Allow 2–3 drinks per guest for the first hour and about 1 drink per guest for each additional hour, with water available throughout. Add extra non-alcoholic drinks for drivers, children and guests who do not drink alcohol. Confirm the cruise operator’s rules before bringing anything aboard.
How much spare wedding tableware should I buy?: Buy settings for every confirmed guest and add 5–10% spare plates, cutlery and glasses. For 80 guests, that means preparing roughly 84–88 of each frequently used item. Confirm whether the caterer or vessel already supplies any pieces before ordering.
When should I order wedding flowers and the cake for a cruise?: Order the bouquet, corsages and arrangements 1–2 weeks before the event, and confirm delivery or collection 2–3 days ahead. Order the cake early enough to agree on its size, transport and handover time. Keep the cake knife and stand with the person responsible for loading the wedding supplies.

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