Karisma vs Sandals & Beaches weddings

Both chains have resorts in Jamaica. Every figure below is a count or range over the resorts that publish it; the resort pages have each one’s own list and source.

Where they differ

  • Sandals & Beaches has the cheaper entry package: $1,000 against $1,100 at the cheapest Karisma resort.
  • Karisma's free package covers more guests: up to 32, against 10.
KarismaSandals & Beaches
Resorts listed516
Resorts with a free package5 of 516 of 16
Most guests in a free package3210
Cheapest paid package$1,100$1,000
Median cheapest package$1,100$1,000
Outside vendor feenot publishednot published
Day pass for non-staying guestsnot publishednot published
Largest ceremony venuenot published75 guests
Adults-only resorts1 of 514 of 16
Same-sex weddings stated0 of 50 of 16

Karisma

How to get the free package

  • Book 7+ rooms, each for at least 3 nights, through Karisma Groups (contract) or a tour operator; ceremonies any day (4 resorts)
  • Can be complimentary, but the resort does not publish how to qualify (1 resort)

Resorts, cheapest package first

Sandals & Beaches

How to get the free package

  • Couple stays 7+ nights in a Club or Butler room category; wedding Mon-Thu between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm; not for vow renewals (16 resorts)

Resorts, cheapest package first