The FamilyLife® Love Like You Mean It® Marriage Cruise is a getaway for married couples looking for relaxation, renewal, romance, life-long memories and reconnection with God and each other.
You can look forward to:
- Biblical teaching and encouragement for marriages
- Great concerts and entertainment
- Daily Worship sessions
- Romantic date nights and lots of quality time with your spouse
- Fun with like-minded married couples
- Exploring exotic ports
Don't let the busyness of Life cause you to drift apart! Without intentional time together, your marriage can suffer from a lack of connection, stress, and spiritual disconnection.
The longer you let life's pressures take priority over your marriage, the further you may drift apart. It's time to step away from the noise and focus on each other and God.
- Exclusively for married couples only!
- Monthly payment options made simple & easy
- A child-free cruise allowing you fresh intimacy
- Luxurious accommodations
It is truly an experience like no other. We invite you to join us on the next sailing of the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise - an unforgettable week on the high seas as you reconnect, relax, rediscover, renew, realign, romance, and remember.
We both came hurt and overwhelmed, in the middle of ending our marriage. We left feeling hopeful and that God was moving in our marriage. It was great to just focus on us, on our marriage, and to understand we needed to focus on Jesus and ourselves.
This was our first cruise and a wonderful life changing week. We are excited about what God is going to do in our marriage as we go vertical. The content was excellent. The entertainment was top notch! The daily projects were so much fun and most we could touch on again. I think we left the ship equipped for what God has for us.
God touched our marriage in ways far greater than I anticipated. I know we were prayed for and I am so grateful for all the work physically and spiritually you all did in preparation for the week. God touched my husband and our marriage in a profound way. We celebrated our 40th anniversary on the cruise and will definitely start saving in hopes to join you again in a few years. We leave filled up and blessed. Blessings on you all!
We reconnected, relaxed, rediscovered, renewed, realigned, romanced, and remembered! It was just what we needed to be able to focus on just each other for awhile. Being weighed down by many difficult circumstances these past few years, we needed encouragement from God’s Word. It was good of God to hit the refresh button for us!
This was one of the best weeks of our 23 year marriage - the time to invest in our relationship was so rich & our relationship is in a better place than before & I have hope that this time has set us on a new trajectory in our walks w/ God & each other.
The LLYMI cruise is/was a time of rest, reconnecting and rejuvenation for us. We never had a honeymoon so this was like a honeymoon for us and the first time we had been away from our children for an extended period of time. We thoroughly enjoyed our time together, meeting new couples, worshipping with other couples & the beautiful ship. We can’t wait to come back again. Thank you LLYMI!!
We deeply enjoyed the main sessions, and we’re actually not frequent church-goers, so it was very welcoming and wholesome. It’s leading us into a deeper spirituality and more possibilities.
Amazing time as a couple, plenty of undistracted conversation time, deeper intimacy and just a focus on the Lord and US! It totally brought us back together in areas that we didn’t realize we were apart.
We commented several times that we felt like kids again back when we first fell in love! Married twenty years and having gone through some really challenging times, we loved our time alone on the cruise and treasured the work God has done in our marriage to keep us together. We are looking forward to the next twenty!
We had dedicated time focused only on each other. We laughed together a lot and talked a lot, something we don’t get to do much. We saw each other, heard each other. We appreciate each other more. We’re reminded that the enemy is not each other but we must fight together.
We say the LLYMI is our marriage insurance, so we can reset and remember our marriage purpose. The vulnerable authentic brokenness your speakers share is inspiring to us- we know we don't have to get it right but just stay committed with Christ at the center. Words can never express how grateful we are for this Ministry.
Itinerary
**See the Ports of Call page for more information on each port stop.
Stateroom Pricing
Love Like You Mean It 2026 Cruise pricing reflects the standard prices for staterooms and packages. Call our Reservation Team for current promotions and availability. **Booking fees, port fees, taxes, and pre-paid gratuity fees of approximately $340.00 per person are extra.
Interior Staterooms
Oceanview Staterooms
Balcony Staterooms
Suite Staterooms
The Lineup
Enjoy built-in, easy date nights that encourage your marriage and your faith on the most Trusted & Transformative Christian Marriage Cruise. The Love Like You Mean It® Marriage Cruise lineup will deliver engaging, fun-filled, practical advice that’s biblically centered and professionally proven. Each dynamic session encourages and equips you both to build a godly home packed with wise, doable insights from thoughtful perspectives, and our artists and entertainers will impress you—and get you laughing together all over again.
Chris Blue was destined to sing from his earliest moments in this world.
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Chris Blue
As matriarch Lily and her three children Ben, Sonya, and Becky celebrate their 50th anniversary, the 2021 Grand Ole Opry inductees and Gospel Music Hall of F
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The Issacs
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Sandi Patty & Don Peslis
Exceptionally gifted at combining story with thought-provoking life principles, Michael Jr. exhibits what it means to be a comedic thought leader.
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Michael Jr.
Christina and Daniel met on a mission trip where Christina had a dream that she should marry Daniel(It’s a crazy story; ask them about it)!
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Daniel & Christina IM
Rebecca Jean Fink (Smallbone; born July 26, 1977), known professionally as Rebecca St.
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Rebecca St. James
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David & Meg Robbins
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Frequently Asked Questions
We're happy to answer your questions! You should find answers below to some of the most frequently asked questions about the LLYMI marriage cruise. However, if you don't find your answers here and you still have questions, please call or chat with our cruise experts at 1-855-208-8822. They will be happy to answer your questions and/or help you book your stateroom over the phone.
- What is included in the price of the cruise?
Port fees, taxes, and gratuities are included in the price of your cruise. In addition, there are various amenities that come with each MSC stateroom experience.
- What is not included in the price of the cruise?
- Items of personal nature (phone calls, Internet, laundry, etc.)
- Spa & beauty salon on the ship
- Specialty restaurants (some experiences included, or available for purchase)
- Specialty beverages (some experiences included, or available for purchase)
- Any meals, events, or excursions while off the ship in port
- Airfare to and from the port
- Hotel stay in Florida, if you choose
- Ground transportation to the hotel and/or the port
- Cruise Travel insurance (available through the reservation office for an additional fee)
- What are the Terms and Conditions for the cruise?
The Terms and Conditions for our 2026 sailing can be found by clicking here.
Cancellations:
- Within 7 days from the reservation creation date, there is a $36 per person cancellation fee. The remaining deposit and/or payments are refunded.
- AFTER 7 DAYS FROM THE RESERVATION CREATION DATE, ALL DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
- Does FamilyLife recommend Travel/Cancellation Insurance?
FamilyLife strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your vacation. All deposits and payments for the Love Like You Mean It Cruise are non-refundable, and we recommend protecting your investment. We offer coverage through Travel Guard Insurance Company. You can download Travel Guard’s details for the Preferred Plan, or call our Reservation Team at 855-208-8822 for more details. Learn more on the Love Like You Mean It Terms and Conditions.
Please read AIG Travel’s FAQs PAGE for additional information about coverage.
- Who may sail?
- MSC Cruises cannot accept a booking and the carrier cannot carry any passenger who will be 24 or more weeks pregnant by the end of the cruise. If you have already booked a cruise or cruise tour and do not meet this requirement, please contact Love Like You Mean It Guest Services at 855-208-8822.
- Can we bring our children?
The Love Like You Mean It® Marriage Cruise is for husbands and wives only. Your kids will be excited to see you when you get home. No children are allowed on this cruise.
- What information will I need to book my stateroom?
Please make sure to have the information below for each passenger in your stateroom prior to booking:
- Full Legal Name (Title, First, Last)
- Date of Birth
- Citizenship (passport or driver’s license, state of birth or country)
- Address
- Phone Number
- Emergency contact name (of someone not sailing with you) and phone number for the stateroom
- What kind of travel documentation will I need?
- U.S. Passport
- If you do not have a passport, a valid government-issued photo ID (i.e. Driver’s License) AND birth certificate (not hospital-issued) AND marriage certificate (if your driver’s license name differs from your birth certificate)
- Any guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel, and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued*It is important that guest names on travel documents be identical to those on the cruise booking.
- For further travel identification information please visit MSC’s website here
- Do we need to pay for our stateroom in full when booking?
There are two payment options:
1. You may pay in full, or
2. You may choose our monthly payment plan. The payment plan requires a minimum $300 deposit, and the remaining balance will be divided by the number of months between the time of booking and 1/15/2025. The payments are automatically drawn each month from your credit card.
- Is there a price guarantee?
48 Hour Price Guarantee: If the price of your stateroom decreases within 48 hours of your reservation, we will match the lower price. The lower rate must be publicly advertised by FamilyLife. All Terms and Conditions of the reservation remain the same.
- Does FamilyLife offer a military discount?
FamilyLife values all our military men and women who have served or are presently serving. Please call our office at 855-208-8822 for discount inquiries and to book!
- What kind of travel documentation will I need?
- U.S. Passport
- If you do not have a passport, a valid government-issued photo ID (i.e. Driver’s License) AND birth certificate (not hospital-issued) AND marriage certificate (if your driver’s license name differs from your birth certificate)
- Any guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel, and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued*It is important that guest names on travel documents be identical to those on the cruise booking.
- For further travel identification information please visit MSC’s website here
- Are there additional fees to make changes to my reservation?
Any changes in bookings can be made only by the the “Primary Guest” of the reservation. For any changes to your reservation, the following additional fees apply:
*A guest may resell or transfer their stateroom to another person. All financial arrangements for the transaction are between the two parties and FamilyLife has no responsibility. *No change of stateroom occupants will be allowed 30 days prior to sailing.
- Are there other live events by FamilyLife?
Yes, FamilyLife hosts other live events.
- The Weekend to Remember marriage retreat across the United States.
- Blended & Blessed. A one-day live event and livestream just for stepfamily couples, dating couples with kids, and those who care about blended families.
- Summit on Stepfamily Ministry will equip you and your team to minister more effectively to blended families.
- What is the suggested time to arrive at the cruise port in Miami, Florida?
You will need to arrive at the port between noon and 3:30 pm on embarkation day.
Approximately 30 days from our sailing, your cruise ticket and boarding pass will become available to you along with a health questionnaire to be completed on embarkation. FamilyLife® is not responsible for delayed flights or arrivals to the Port Terminal. - Where can I find directions to the port and information about parking?
CLICK HERE for more information on Port Miami Cruise Terminal of Miami, FL, including directions, fees, and parking.
The address to use for your GPS is 1015 N America Way, Miami, FL 33132 and follow the signs for the MSC Cruises terminal.
- Will there be an event schedule available for the cruise?
The schedule will be provided as a PDF for you to download closer to the cruise. It will also be available in the cruise APP. This will give you a list of all the events for the week.
*Performance schedules, performer line-up, and cruise itinerary are subject to change without notice. See terms and conditions for more information. - Can we save seats at the onboard sessions?
No. FamilyLife® wants all guests to have the same opportunity to get great seats in our events. Therefore, we have established a policy of no saving seats. From the leadership of the ministry, to the performers and their families, to our media partners, to our staff, and to our passengers, we have the same policy. No one has early access privileges*. Once in an event, there is no saving of seats for other members of your party, except your spouse. All seating is done on a first-come, first-serve basis.
*The only exception to this policy is for guests who are confined to a wheelchair (for venues where wheelchair-specific seating is applicable). Please go to the FamilyLife Guest Service desk to pick up a Special Seating Pass for you and your spouse.
- What do I do with my valuables?
We're sure you'll want to bring your camera, jewelry, and other valuable items with you on your cruise. For our guests' convenience and security, a safe is provided in every stateroom and is located in either the closet or a cabinet. Guests use their room key as the key to lock and unlock this safe. Please note, however, that FamilyLife® is not responsible for valuables left in staterooms or elsewhere on board.
- Where is the lost and found?
The Lost and Found is located at the MSC Guest Services Desk. If you've lost anything, you should report the item to the MSC Guest Services Desk and ask if it has been returned yet. If you find anything, please turn it in there. After the ship returns to your port of origin, all found and unclaimed articles will be sent to the company headquarters where they can be claimed.
- Is there a medical staff on board?
Yes, should a guest require medical attention while on board the ship, the Medical Center staff is available to assist 24 hours a day. The onboard Medical Center is staffed and equipped to treat routine medical conditions as well as to initiate stabilization of more serious conditions. Physicians are available to render services at a customary fee. While at sea or in port, the availability of medical care may be limited.
Cancellations
Within 7 days from the reservation creation date: $36 per person cancellation fee. The remaining deposit and or payments are refunded.
ALL DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
This is not a problem when people take our recommendation and insure their investment. If you wish to protect you investment, we strongly recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance. Click the button below to get started with travel insurance for your reservation on the 2026 Love Like You Mean It Cruise.
Travel Guard is a recommendation only and not affiliated with the Love Like You Mean It Cruise or FamilyLife.
The following is the cancellation section from the 2026 Love Like You Mean It Cruise Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation Fees. Each Guest expressly acknowledges that because of the special nature of partial and full-ship charters, the additional costs, expenses, and damages incurred by FamilyLife related to cancellation by a Guest, re-booking, potential lost revenue, and finding replacements are difficult, if not impossible, to calculate in advance. In addition, the Guest agrees that the cancellation fees (which constitute liquidated damages) are the amounts retained by FamilyLife that represent a fair, reasonable, and agreed-upon determination of those damages and expenses.
Within 7 days from the reservation creation date: $36 per person cancelation fee. The remaining deposit and or payments are refunded.
AFTER 7 DAYS FROM THE RESERVATION CREATION DATE: ALL DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.