FAVORITE THINGS
Memories on Board
FROM PADDLES TO SAILS , MANY SEA ISLAND MEMORIES ARE MADE “ ON BOARD ,” INCLUDING THIS PERFECT WEDDING CRUISE .
| BY MICHELLE FRANZEN MARTIN |
Jonathan and Ally Haney will never forget the voyage they and their wedding party took on the 71-foot multilevel Sea Island Explorer . The cruise , held after their wedding ceremony in The Cloister Garden , offered views of a gorgeous sunset and dolphins swimming in the water — a spontaneous moment that seemed almost as if it were planned .
“ It was the ideal way for everyone to relax in between the ceremony and dinner ,” Jonathan says . “ Every single person raved about how much fun they had , how pretty it was out on the boat .”
The Sea Island Explorer , unveiled in 2018 , offers Sea Island members and guests a scenic and elegant way to explore waterways around the resort . The yacht provides an open-air viewing deck and enclosed cabin to enjoy the spectacular views of the rivers and golden marshes .
The couple ’ s new memories of Sea Island were the perfect way to begin life together as husband and wife . When the couple started dating nine months earlier , Jonathan quickly knew that Ally was the woman he wanted to marry — and there was no better place to start the rest of their lives together than at Sea Island , where they had memories both together and individually as children .
Favorite memory on board : the couple ’ s family and friends meeting each other for the first time . “ It was the perfect setting for them to have some time together in a perfect , quiet , beautiful and serene setting to get to know each other ,” Jonathan says .
Favorite bite of the day : mini lobster rolls on the Sea Island Explorer .
Favorite memory of waking up the next day : room service on the balcony at The Cloister . “ It felt like a dream ,” Ally says . “ It was the perfect calm morning for just us to reminisce on the best night of our lives .”
Ally and Jonathan Haney enjoyed a sunset cruise with their guests aboard the Sea Island Explorer .
Favorite gratitude moment : feeling thankful for the planners , staff , photographers , family , friends and pastor who helped them have a perfect wedding .
36 SEA ISLAND LIFE | SPRING / SUMMER 2023
PHOTOS BY KELLI BOYD PHOTOGRAPHY