Celebrate ON the water aboard a yacht!
Destin, Miramar Beach, 30a
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Dine, Dance, Cruise!
The 125' Solaris Yacht accommodates up to 149 guests for your waterfront wedding. With 360-degree waterfront views, the Solaris is the most unique wedding and event venue in Destin/30a.
All-inclusive wedding packages are available with flexible options and minimums. Voted Best Event Venue by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine, the Solaris is the area's top all-inclusive wedding venue.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Cruise
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Courtney MorganDirector of EventsMama of 3, juggler of all the things, creator of Pinterest-worthy event design. Courtney leads our wedding planners as Director of Events. Putting her hands and design expertise on every event we're a part of, Courtney ensures that your big day is logistically sound, beautiful, and an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
- Kristi OliverDirector of Sales & MarketingA destination bride herself, Kristi's been in your shoes as you start planning your destination wedding. Helping couples realize their event potential is her favorite part of her role. She's your go-to in getting started in planning an unforgettable wedding day!
- Samantha MoellerWedding PlannerShe traded in the hustle and bustle of St. Louis for the white sands of the Emerald Coast! When she's not crafting dream weddings, she's either cheering on The Tide (RTR!) or spending time with her rescue pup, Saban. Midwestern charm meets coastal ease as Samantha fine-tunes every detail of your event.
- Emma GermanoWedding PlannerA southern girl with a heart of gold and a calling to design special events. Emma makes planning your event feel as if you're planning with your best friend over cocktails. Originally from Mississippi, Emma's a 30a lover turned 30a local!
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0161 reviews
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Review Summary
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SunQuest Cruises is highly praised by couples for providing an over-the-top and beautiful wedding experience aboard the Solaris yacht in Destin, FL. The stunning views, gourmet meals, and inclusive services including decorations, music, and even farewell brunches, made weddings memorable and stress-free. The attentive and professional staff, such as Emma, Ashia, Josh, and Courtney, received accolades for their exceptional service, adding to the overall success of weddings on the Solaris yacht. Reviewers highlighted the all-inclusiveness and seamless planning process, making SunQuest Cruises an ideal choice for a unique and magical wedding venue.Review photos
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Jimmy M
5.0
2/18/2026
So my wife and I renewed our wedding vows. But we wanted more than your standard vow renewal. We want it to be over the top fun and beautiful. We both work a lot so it was impor...
tant we go with a company who has the experience and can handle everything. Sunquest simply made it happen! Our friends and family can't stop talking about the cruise. Thank you for everything!!
Erin B
5.0
2/18/2026
Attending a wedding on SunQuest Cruises was an experience I won’t soon forget. From the moment we boarded the SOLARIS yacht at Baytowne Marina near Miramar Beach, it was clear this...
wasn’t your average wedding venue. There is something truly magical about saying "I do" with the salty breeze and a panoramic sunset over the Choctawhatchee Bay as the backdrop. I’ve been to many weddings where the food is hit-or-miss, but the dinner here was excellent. Everything was served hot and seasoned perfectly; it felt like a high-end restaurant experience rather than a catered event.
Between the incredible views, the gourmet meal, and the music, it was the perfect way to celebrate the couple. If you’re looking for a unique, stress-free wedding venue that your guests will actually rave about for years, this is it. It was easily one of the most beautiful and fun weddings I’ve ever attended!
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Allison M
5.0
2/18/2026
We had the most amazing wedding aboard the Solaris! Our ceremony was on the upper deck during a gorgeous sunset followed by an incredible dinner and dancing. Every one of our guest...
s raved about how much fun and beautiful everything was. The process from start to finish was fabulous! The planners provided everything including the cake, flowers, DJ and photographer. Although that is not a requirement, it was so great not having to research and find everything on my own. Highly recommend...the best day ever!
Tracey V
5.0
12/22/2025
We're so glad that we chose the Solaris as our wedding venue! They handled every detail, we just told them what we liked and enjoyed our wedding. They did all the set up and clean ...
up, too - even when we brought some of our own decorations. Our guests loved every minute of it!
Kris J
5.0
12/18/2025
Our farewell brunch on Solaris was the perfect way to end our wedding weekend! We used the same team for our beach wedding and bonfire reception. Every detail was taken care of by ...
their team and we are so grateful!
Chelsea B
5.0
12/16/2025
We hosted our post toast on the Solaris and it was fantastic! A great way to welcome our guests into our wedding weekend in Sandestin. Loved that the boat was walkable from where e...
veryone was staying at Hotel Effie!
Kristi R
5.0
12/15/2025
Choosing an all-inclusive venue made all the difference for us planning a destination wedding! We toured the Solaris and knew from the first moment we saw it that this was our drea...
m venue. We love Destin and having our wedding on the water in our favorite city was an absolute dream come true!
Andie C
5.0
11/07/2025
Our wedding on the Solaris was perfect in every way! From the very first call to picking up our decor after our wedding, everyone we met from the Solaris team was kind and professi...
onal. We planned our wedding with Emma and Ashia was our coordinator. The food was OUTSTANDING. We're very happy with our decision to choose an all-inclusive venue as our wedding was destination. The Solaris team made planning easy, even for this "Type A" Bride!
Alexandria T
5.0
4/30/2025
Kristi from Sunquest cruises was amazing! Although we didn’t book with them, they were super kind and have quick communication when we lost our first venue. I will definitely be ba...
ck to enjoy their cruises but I 100% recommend if you are planning a wedding!
Cody H
5.0
3/06/2025
The Sunquest cruises team made the entire planning process and day of execution so easy and perfect. I couldn’t imagine a better team. From touring the venue to the day of our wedd...
ing the team was all hands on deck for our perfect day. They truly are the best in the business and know how to create a memorable wedding. All our guest raved about the wedding team and how flawless the wedding was. This absolutely wouldn’t have been possible without the sunquest cruises team.
Kathryn C
5.0
12/20/2024
We booked the Solaris for our rehearsal dinner and it was the best kick off to our wedding weekend in 30a. Easy planning process, was able to simply pick what we wanted and their t...
eam took care of everything. Our guests cannot stop talking about the food. We went for the tapas small plates and our guests loved it!
Brenda M
5.0
12/17/2024
Simply the best wedding planning experience! Love the all-inclusiveness. The entire team is fantastic. Our wedding day was perfect.
Amanda W
5.0
12/02/2024
Sunquest made our dream wedding a reality. Their seamless planning and execution, from start to finish, were exceptional. The best wedding venue in Destin, hands down.
Stephanie N
5.0
5/02/2024
My husband and I had THE BEST experiences with each person we had the pleasure of working with throughout our wedding- from planning all the way through our sparkler send off at th...
e end of our wedding night! Everyone was super supportive of all the things we envisioned for our ceremony and reception. The entire team made our wedding wishes come to reality and so effortless for us! They were all so fun to work with and were very accommodating to all our family and friends (one of the waiters even learned some sign language to ask our cousin if she needed anything, after finding out she is deaf!). All our guests still talk about how perfect everything went and how they had SUCH a blast! The food was top notch and drinks were out of this world! To this day, our guests speak about wanting to plan anniversary trips with us to celebrate on there Solaris again! We cannot say enough great things about the yacht and all the crew as everything and everyone are seriously what dreams are made of! Thanks so much for making our wedding celebration so memorable!
Karrie F
5.0
4/13/2024
I had the pleasure of my wedding on the Sunquest Cruise and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. At first, I was a bit skeptical about how well the staff would handle everything...
, but I was quickly reassured by one of the staff members. The wedding itself was beautiful and the food was amazing. Josh and Courtney made sure that we had everything they needed and that everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique and memorable wedding experience. Thank you to the staff for making it such a wonderful event.
Karrie M
5.0
4/13/2024
I had the pleasure of my wedding on the Sunquest Cruise and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. At first, I was a bit skeptical about how well the staff would handle everything...
, but I was quickly reassured by one of the staff members. The wedding itself was beautiful and the food was amazing. Josh and Courtney made sure that we had everything they needed and that everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique and memorable wedding experience. Thank you to the staff for making it such a wonderful event.
Kenya P
5.0
4/05/2024
The staff was AMAZING!!!! My coordinator Emma was so accommodating to my needs from the beginning to the very end. My guest were in awe of the yacht. The food was delicious.
Christy O
5.0
4/02/2024
This was by far the smartest decision I made by booking my wedding with Solaris! From the time we stepped on board to see this beauty the actual wedding day Josh helped me every st...
ep of the way! It all came together so perfectly and I was able to sit back and actually enjoy the process! My guests had a blast and many said it was the funnest wedding they had ever been to. We laughed, we cried and we danced the night away under the stars, cruising on a yacht!!! It literally couldn't have gone any better. I had my dream wedding! I cant wait for anniversaries aboard the Solaris in the future!
Englash R
5.0
4/01/2024
The full team jumped-in and helped pull-off a wonderful wedding in 4 months. Thank you all for your support!
Leonard F
5.0
12/29/2023
We eloped in Destin, FL and the Solaris Yacht was our venue! We eloped on the top deck at sunset before cruising for dinner and it was everything we wanted and more. Thank you to t...
he entire staff for making our day magical!
Summer D
5.0
12/28/2023
We couldn't ask for more from our wedding venue! We loved everything about the yacht. The third deck was where we wanted to be all night long, dancing under the lights!
Samantha O
5.0
12/28/2023
We had the most unique wedding thanks to SunQuest Cruises! Their entire team helped us have the most incredible weekend. The feedback from our guests even weeks after the wedding i...
s incredible. Thank you!
Jenna B
5.0
10/19/2023
I could rave about the Sunquest Team all day. IMPECCABLE staff. Our entire experience from start to finish was so easy and stress-free. We planned with Courtney who was always resp...
onsive and gave detailed answers to all of our questions. The team was able to make all of our wedding goals achievable. Our day-of Coordinator, Josh, was so professional and fun to work with. He kept us on timeline all night and truly understood our priorities. He was so friendly and kind and made the night so much fun for us. Our DJ's were on point with every single song, we never wanted to leave the dance floor! Gwen did such a great job being our MC as well and making sure our officiant was mic'd so all of the guests could hear the ceremony. The food was to die for. The portions were great, no one went home hungry, and I'm still hearing from guests how much they enjoyed their meals. I really can not recommend the Sunquest team and venue enough. This was the most fun night of our lives and we couldn't have had such a wonderful time without them. If I could leave 10 stars I would.
Erin A
5.0
10/10/2023
The team at Sunquest were amazing! Everyone was so helpful and responsive and truly made our dream day come true. Will definitely recommend them or use them again if we have anothe...
r special event!
Kaelyn M
5.0
10/05/2023
My wedding was everything I dreamed of because of this wonderful team. On the yacht my husband and I were treated like royalty. The service was amazing. I have no regrets booking w...
ith Sunquest. I wish we would’ve booked longer on the yacht.
MERLE S
3.0
5/29/2023
If you're looking for constant contact this is not the company for you if however you are OK with filling out questioners providing your vision and trusting that the professionals ...
will pull it off this is the company for you. The food left a lot to be desired the music on the yacht was great
Response from SunQuest Cruises on 05/30/2023
Hi Merle & Aisha! Looking back at our communication, it appears that you never had to wait...
more than 48 hours for a response from your wedding planner. We do have a planning process in place to ensure that you don't miss a single detail. This process is specifically designed for our destination couples, to which you never mentioned being unsatisfied with during the 12 months of planning with our team. Our couples are always welcome to schedule phone calls with their planner as well, which you were able to do in a timely manner. We do wish you would have expressed concern earlier.
Additionally, on your wedding day, you had more guests than anticipated attend. Our Wedding Coordinator and Executive Chef had to make many last-minute adjustments to accommodate your additional guests.
A 3-star review does not reflect the service that you received not only on your wedding day but also throughout the 12 months that our team spent with you planning and designing your event.
Congratulations on your marriage! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Dominique D
5.0
5/10/2023
Cannot say enough good things about sunquest!! Our planner, Courtney, was AMAZING! She made the planning process so smooth and any little question I had she’d email me back immedia...
tely. It really took the stress away from the planning portion. The entire staff the day of were the best, all so attentive, friendly, helpful and everything went PERFECTLY. There isn’t a single thing I’d change about the wedding day. The decor turned out perfectly and all of the guests had the best time.
Maggie E
5.0
12/16/2022
SunQuest gave us our DREAM destination wedding! The planning team is AMAZING and I felt so comfortable even when planning from out of state. Everyone on their team, from the weddin...
g planners, to the day of coordinators, to the staff on the boat were so incredibly sweet. We felt held and celebrated every step of the way. We can't wait to come back and cruise on their dinner cruises for anniversaries to come!
Kristin S
5.0
11/09/2022
The Sunquest team was absolutely fantastic from the very beginning to the sparkler send of at the end!! I would highly recommend them for your wedding and reception. A beautiful ...
venue, great food, and extremely friendly staff!
Margaret E
4.0
10/30/2022
The Solaris yacht is a fabulous and dreamy venue! The views are fantastic, the staff is friendly and easy to work with, the planning process is stress free, and the food and drinks...
on board were delicious. The house musicians were amazing and did a wonderful job. The weather on our wedding day ended up perfectly and our sunset wedding photos were fabulous. We used the house photographer and she did an incredible job. With all of that being said, I was under the impression that the team does may not put as much focus/attention into the Sunday or non-Saturday weddings (we had a Sunday private charter). There were several things that were forgotten/neglected. When I boarded the boat the name cards were all out of whack, the names were at the correct table, but not seated in the proper order. I had to rearrange the name cards last minute to make sure the couples and families were seated next to each other. For example, there were babies and kids not placed next to parents and married couple separated. I was never given a seating chart with names in order at the tables, and should have requested this prior to the wedding. Also, we paid to have a decorated getaway golf cart after our sparkler exit and did not receive this. We walked down the sparkler sendoff and were expecting a decorated golf cart that was not there so had to hitch a ride home with my sister. Lastly, the dinner service was behind schedule and not according to the time frame we reviewed prior to the wedding. This ate into the dance floor time, so we ended up with only about 30 minutes of dancing time at the end. Had I known this I would have gotten the 5 hour charter instead or the 4. If dancing is important to you, definitely elect the 5 hour charter! Despite the few things that were forgotten, the wedding did turn out wonderfully, I just wanted to highlight the few issues we had to help those booking for the future! Definitely go for 5 hour, and make sure to review the seating arrangement on paper prior to the wedding. Other than that, the wedding was amazing.
Response from SunQuest Cruises on 10/31/2022
Emily, it was such a pleasure to celebrate with you! We're so glad that you had an amazing...
day aboard SOLARIS! This is great feedback and we'll definitely review these points with our planners and day of coordination team.
Our team places the same level of care with all of our weddings, regardless of their chosen date. That being said, you did bring up a few missteps and we have taken note of and will continue to improve upon. We believe that the place cards were placed in order of received (by the table and alphabetical order) and we should have confirmed the final floorplan as the alphabetical order may have misplaced where the guests were intended to sit.
We have a note from our service staff that dinner service started on time, but that the champagne toast pushed the timeline back a little bit. We have since corrected this to ensure an efficient process.
We apologize that the golf cart was not decorated for your send-off! We have credited your account for this. Also, there may have been a little confusion. The golf cart is not to take home at the end of the night. Just for complimentary transportation down the dock and send-off photos. We apologize for any confusion!
Thank you so much for allowing our team to celebrate alongside you on your big day! We look forward to having you and Matthew visit in the future to cruise aboard SOLARIS and celebrate for years to come.
Caitlin C
5.0
10/26/2022
I truly can’t say enough great things about working with the Sunquest Cruise team and my September wedding & reception aboard the Solaris Yacht. Planning a destination wedding can ...
be stressful, but the Sunquest team was able to take a lot of the pressure off of the planning process by providing all inclusive options in their packages. I had to swap planners midway (my original planner was relocating and leaving the company) and I was a bit worried, but Courtney came in and executed all my visions seamlessly. I did not want to have to DIY my decor, I wanted someone to bring my vision to life for me, and that 100% happened! My day of coordinator, Lindsey, was absolute joy and is so talented at her job. We had 100 of our family/friends on board and she was able to wrangle everyone and keep us on track all evening with a smile never leaving her face. I used all of their preferred vendors and since they work with them regularly, it made my life much easier b/c my planner was able to take that pressure off of me. The house DJ kept the energy up all night, the emcee was great, food was delicious, staff was attentive, bartender kept the drinks flowing, and if anything went wrong, I had no clue about it. My wedding vision has always been “beach” but when we took a dinner cruise (while looking for venues), I was immediately sold on the Solaris and knew I had to get married there. It’s been over a month since my wedding, and my guests are still raving about how unique, fun, and energetic my wedding was. How many people can say they’ve been to a yacht wedding?? If you are looking for a venue that is unique (with the most beautiful sunset and views) and want to work with an amazing team that will make your planning process smooth, look no further than the Solaris Yacht (Sunquest Cruises).
Breelee L
5.0
5/10/2022
I can’t say thank you enough to all the staff and planners that helped our wedding reception be so perfect aboard the Solaris! Our guests had so much fun! The absolute perfect day...
❤️ Would absolutely recommend!
Hannah C
5.0
4/13/2022
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Sunquest Cruises and every person I worked with or encountered from the company throughout the wedding planning process and the wed...
ding day itself. From day one, they were always so thoughtful, helpful and never missed a beat. Once we got paired with our wedding planner, Courtney, I told her that I had pretty much no clue what I was doing, but had a color scheme and general idea of what we wanted; to say she made our vision come to life is an understatement. I don't know how many times I told her, "Courtney, it's like you can read my mind!" Every single detail was flawless and perfectly represented what we wanted as a couple. The flowers were just about the most beautiful florals I've ever seen, the food was INCREDIBLE, the in-house DJs were so fun and sweet, the wait staff on board was kind and attentive, our day of coordinator, Jeremy, was a helpful and calming presence, and overall the day was just perfect. Our guests truly were raving about every aspect of the event. I'm so thrilled we chose Sunquest for our wedding, and I will never forget how special it was.
Holly W
5.0
10/27/2021
Can’t say enough about the Solaris team and how wonderful they were. Our wedding planner Courtney made everything seem so easy and stress free. She was so great to work with and b...
rought all my ideas to life effortlessly and made the planning process fun. The flowers and reception space were even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Our day of coordinator Jeremy was equally as great, accommodating and easy going. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the food was! In house DJ was also a hit and knew exactly what to play. Can’t thank them enough!
Kara D
5.0
9/28/2021
Great crew, amazing venue, and most importantly- the most FUN wedding ever! Angela and Gwen made the task of hosting a “destination wedding” easier than what my friends had to do...
locally!
Book Sunquest/Solaris then make sure your dance floor is on the sky deck! You won’t regret it.
10/10.
Ashley P
5.0
8/19/2021
I am so grateful we chose Sunquest Cruises as our venue to get married. From the planning to the day of the wedding, I couldn't have asked for a better team to work with. Kristi wa...
s amazing throughout the planning. On the day of the wedding, I finally got to see my visions come together, and I was speechless. The ceremony and reception was perfect. Every little detail from the flowers, to the dinner table set up, the music, the food--- it was perfect! Thank you Sunquest Cruises Team!
Bobby B
5.0
8/19/2021
Sunquest absolutely killed it. Everything from the flower arrangements to the DJ to the attentive staff and excellent food was completely on point. Our only complaint was that th...
e magical night was over far too quickly. Jeremy went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect and even helped us get everything to the car an hour after the event was over. Many guests were overheard saying that this was the best wedding that they had ever attended! We would highly recommend sunquest cruises. One note it’s definitely worth it to add in the add ons such as the lighting package as it really helped to set the mood.
Barbie B
5.0
8/18/2021
I was the maid of honor at a wedding and opted to do a video toast - I can't say enough about Jeremy from the Solaris yacht! He offered to meet with me before the wedding to ensure...
all the technology worked, and he was incredibly supportive and helpful the day of the wedding as well. The staff during the wedding were all very friendly and kind, making the whole experience one to remember! The food was very good as well!
India B
5.0
7/09/2021
Planning a wedding long distance can be difficult! When i say Sunquest Cruises went above and beyond for our wedding . I was highly impressed. Our wedding was so dreamy and romanti...
c and the timing was spot on. This was the best wedding our guest have ever been to. we are the talk of the town!! We choose the Blissful ceremony package and 2 Lunch Cruise!!
Lauren I
5.0
6/14/2021
My husband and I had the BEST wedding ceremony and reception aboard the Solaris yacht! I would not have changed anything. Kelsey, our day of coordinator, made sure everything was p...
erfect! She was so flexible and accommodating. The food was fantastic, and several guests have since expressed how much they enjoyed the food. I highly recommendation Sunquest Cruises!
Rhonda M
5.0
10/30/2020
By far some of the most caring professionals I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with. The yacht the food everything was perfect they are truly wedding artist.
Dana S
5.0
10/20/2020
The staff went above and beyond. Both the ceremony and reception were absolutely perfect! Our wedding weekend had many wonderful memories, mainly because of SunQuest. our guests lo...
ved every aspect of the event from the venue to the food to the decor. It was by far one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever attended. Thank you from the bottom of our hers for helping us make our dream a reality.
Halley H
5.0
9/02/2020
The team at Sunquest cruises is truly top notch and we cannot recommend them enough! I really wanted a smaller wedding that did not take me months/years to plan out and Sunquest ga...
ve us just that! Julie, our wedding planner, helped us plan our night down to the exact detail and helped us decide on ways to personalize our ceremony and reception to make all of our dreams come true! Having in house catering, photography, and florists made choosing vendors a breeze and Sunquest even provided a list of preferred outside vendors that made planning our entire weekend so so easy. The house band was so fun and had our guests out on the dance floor all night! We truly enjoyed ourselves and all of our guests cannot stop talking about how much fun they had. We are actually already planning to go back on a dinner cruise on the Solaris because we can’t get enough of this amazing team of people! They truly made sure every detail was what we wanted and made our night so special! I would not change a single thing about our wedding! Thank you everyone withy Sunquest Cruises!!
Christina L
5.0
8/27/2020
2020 has been a rough year so far & we were debating whether to have wedding or not. We are so glad we went thru with our wedding in August and is going to be highlight of the year...
! Kristi & staff made the perfect day for us! From day 1 the communication for our destination wedding was informative and such quick responses. Our wedding day was perfect! Staff was so helpful, friendly, professional and catered to our every need! The minute we stepped foot on the boat, you can tell that the staff was passionate about what they do. Floral and decoration was simple and yet so beautiful! Food was so tasty & fresh- quality seafood. The captain was so nice & gave encouraging words to us. Literally the perfect day, the perfect event and we could not be more grateful to you all for making our memorable event. Thank you SunQuest Cruises! We will definitely be returning for our anniversary!
The Quintanilla
Kassie W
5.0
8/05/2020
The entire staff of Sunquest Cruises exceeded our expectations. Covid-19 caused us to have devastating changes to our wedding plans forced upon us very last minute. Thank goodness ...
for Kristi and her team. We planned the most amazing wedding we could have ever dreamed of in 9 days!! The planners were totally dedicated to meeting our needs and some! The planning was seamless and they removed 100% of the stress from me! I cannot even describe what a fantastic job they did. The yacht is beautiful, the weather was perfect, and we had the time of our lives. I would 103983% recommend.
Chloe W
5.0
12/30/2019
By far the best experience I have and probably will ever had. I'll break it down into two parts: preparation and the wedding.
I started preparing a year in advance because I was g...
etting deployed and wouldn't be able to focus on it until a couple of months before. Suffice to say they were great. I stayed in contact with Julie one of their wedding coordinators (the best coordinator ever) via email, and every email was succinct and to the point. Any question I had no matter how trivial or nonsensical was answered in a fast and thorough way. Julie also helped coordinate all the vendors from the cake, flowers, photographer and even afterwards with floral preservation. Honestly, this was the easiest preparation I ever had to do. I was asked what I preferred, answered as such and the magic was done.
The actual wedding day, was magical I was blown away boarding the ship. I could not believe how beautiful the ship was transformed into. I was able to meet the rest of the staff and the day of coordinator Nicole knew everything that Julie and I discussed, they were extremely helpful and happy to be there for me! Unfortunately it rained that day, funnily enough it was a beautiful and bright day the day before and after, but Sunquest still made it magical and amazing. From the ceremony to the reception and dancing it was the best night of my life.
In conclusion, I am definitely one that pays for convenience to make my life easier, and this was the best way to do a wedding for anyone that likes to make their life easier or even those that want to be in charge of every detail. The best part though was that it wasn't even that expensive compared to what a magical night I was given and the little I had to do. I would highly recommend Sunquest to anyone for their special day because they'll make it even more memorable!
Response from SunQuest Cruises on 12/30/2019
Thank you so much, Chloe! Our team truly loved every minute celebrating with you and Gabe....
We hope that you will come back to join us in the future aboard the Solaris!
Gabrielle G
4.0
11/21/2019
Overall I would give Sunquest/ Solaris a 4/5 star rating. They were really wonderful to work with and my wedding day was absolutely perfect. I planned a destination wedding from NC...
to FL, and from the beginning they made the planning process so easy and as stress free as possible. The food and service on the ship was 5/5 stars, the bar was excellent, plenty of options for everyone on board, and the atmosphere was perfect. The reason I did not give them a full 5/5 stars for the whole experience, is for the following: My coordinator who was with me through out the entire planning process, unfortunately was not there the day of my wedding. Some details such as seating arrangements, what our first dance song was, where my toss bouquet was, and our vows, got messed up the day of. I guess just due to miscommunication between her and the girl who took over for her the day of. The other thing that threw us off guard, and do not be surprised by this, you most likely will not be the only bride on board, unless you rent out the entire ship. We rented the second deck, and even though it was more private than sharing the first deck, guests from the main deck, including brides and grooms, will float up to your reception area. It did not take away from how fun it was, I just was not expecting it. It does in a way take away from making you feel like its "your day", when you are not the only one in a wedding gown at your reception. Overall it was so much fun.
Response from SunQuest Cruises on 11/21/2019
Hi Gabrielle. Thank you for noting how much you enjoyed the planning process, bar, dining ...
experience, and overall atmosphere. On the day of your wedding, your wedding planner did experience a family emergency, but with our full-service team, we were confident that we could fully execute your wedding day. Our team was in constant communication with you to keep you updated throughout the day. The coordinator with you on the day of your event was the same coordinator who assisted you with your rehearsal the day before.
When booking your event, our team did express with full transparency that semi-private events will result in other groups or guests seated in other areas of the yacht. As per our contract, all guests onboard will have access to the entire yacht with the exception of special moments such as first dances and toasts. When you chose to book a semi-private event, you accepted these policies.
Thank you for choosing to celebrate your big day with our team. We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with your family and friends.
Stephanie B
5.0
10/30/2019
My wedding was on Sunday 01 September 2019 - Labor Day Wkd and I was beyond worried about a number of things. One being previous negative comments about this ship and their crew. M...
y wedding day/ evening/ night was an absolute JOY!!!!! Nicole Manard did her thing and I so apologize for ever doubting her due to comments and experience. Her energy & professionalism was and still is very much appreciated. The band showed up and showed off ensuring the night of sounds was filled with fun jams to dance to. Not sure if it was on purpose but we loved the old school jams from artist originally from our home town - BOSTON!!! Every single person that attended said it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. The decor was on point / food was good/ drinks timely/ staff super pleasant / weather PERFECT “Thank the Lord only for that”.... even the Captain was super nice! SunQuest Cruise we appreciate you and hope to spend our one year anniversary on board with you guys. The only hiccup we had was the AC going out for a moment right before ceremony - my bridal
crew are troopers and were prepared with mini fans so we were ok. Came back on in due time. Things happen - remain positive!
Thank you SOLARIS for making such a memorable day an absolute beautiful one that I will forever SMILE about when thought about!
Do I recommend you guys? HECK YEAH
Note: Do the staff and yourself a favor brides and be punctual / orderly when they request information. They are humans and have other clients. Being proactive and specific is key. Nicole did great with all follow up emails and even provided some suggestions that ended up saving me money (cake) - beautiful and tasty. We appreciate you so much Nicole and really hope all your clients give you the respect and credit you so deserve girlie .......“SLIM”
Ali A
5.0
10/29/2019
Choosing to host our reception on the Solaris was the best decision we made while planning our wedding! We were able to use just one vendor to plan food, flowers, music, and photog...
raphy. SunQuest made wedding planning easier than we ever thought possible. Julie and the entire team ensured that our day was flawless, thank you!!!
Taylor H
5.0
10/28/2019
SunQuest is amazing!! I was offered an event planner to help me from day 1 who stayed with me the entire time leading up to my wedding. I'm so glad that I found SunQuest, who made ...
planning my destination wedding SO easy. The entire team is incredibly helpful and made sure that every detail was in order. Guests are still talking about how great the food was even weeks after!
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