25 Helpful Gift Ideas for Cruisers
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Have a cruiser on your gift list and don’t know what to buy for them? We’ve put together a list of helpful gift ideas for cruisers that will make you a hero.
Coming up with a thoughtful but also helpful gift for a cruiser, either for Christmas, their birthday, or as a going-away gift can be difficult. You may not know exactly what they have, or if you’re not a cruiser yourself, you might not know what they need.
This list was curated with that in mind, ensuring that your gift will either be something the cruiser doesn’t already have, can use more of, or probably didn’t already buy for themselves.
FUN IDEA: Purchase the canvas tote bag below, plus several of the smaller items. Use the tote as a gift bag!
Beach or Pool Gift Ideas for Cruisers
Whether your gift recipient loves warm-weather cruises or cooler ones, they will still appreciate any of these gifts to help make their time on the beach or by the pool more enjoyable.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen Spray
Reef-safe sunscreens are mandatory on many Caribbean islands, so why not use them all the time? SPF of 50 in a six-ounce spray bottle.
After-Sun Care Aloe Gel
Reef-safe sunscreens are mandatory on many If you forget sunscreen or miss a spot, this is the perfect after-sun care to moisturize your skin, relieve itching, and ease sunburn pain. Eight-fluid-ounce bottle.
Novelty Towel Clips
The pool or beach can be windy, so it’s a good idea to have some clips along to secure your towel. And if they’re fun, unique clips, it’s easier to find your chair after going for a dip. This set contains eight pieces – four pairs of clips.
Portable Lockbox Safe
Worried about your valuables at the pool or beach while you’re swimming or going to get a drink? This combination safe attaches to your chair, ensuring no one will be rifling through your things while you’re gone.
Measuring 4 x 7 x 7.5 inches, it comes in pink, white, black, blue, or green.
Packing or Organizing Gift Ideas for Cruisers
Compression Packing Cubes
Although I have one set of packing cubes like this and pack with them all the time, I could always use another set. This set is four pieces and they’re available in several cool colors. Included are four compression cubes for clothing. Made of premium nylon with double zippers, the cubes are lightweight and durable.
Carry-On Garment/Duffel Bag
A garment bag that converts to a duffel…what a great idea! This type of bag is perfect for carrying suits or dresses, plus it has a shoe compartment. It’s also the right size to carry on a plane, rather than having to check it. Available in several colors (and one option that has wheels), the bag measures 18.75 x 8.99 x 14.75 inches.
Travel Shoe Bags
These drawstring plastic shoe bags are perfect for travel, separating shoes from clothing to keep your clothing clean. Measuring 15.7 by 8 inches, the bags come in a pack of 13.
Waterproof Dry Bag
Whether you’re at the beach, boating or canoeing, or on an excursion in a rainy locale, you’ll want to keep your belongings dry in case of a sudden downpour. This waterproof PVC bag comes in five sizes and eleven colors.
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Wine Bottle Protectors
If you bought a bottle or two of wine or liquor or were gifted them on your cruise, you need a safe way to carry them home in your luggage. These PVC bags are cushioned and leak-proof to give you peace of mind. Set of four.
Gadget Organizer
Tired of your electronics cables, thumb drives, power chargers, and all being in a jumble in your bag? Or if you’re like I used to be, crammed into a Ziploc bag? This organizer will keep all your small electronics needs in one neat organized package. Measuring 7.48 by 4.33 by x 2.16 inches, the organizer comes in twelve combinations of colors and the choice of single or double layer.
Family Passport & Document Holder
Including a removable wristlet loop and crossbody strap, this family passport holder can carry much more than just passports. Compartments for currency, change, SD drives, SIM cards, credit cards, boarding passes, and pens give you maximum flexibility, plus a hook for your keys. And there’s an external zippered pocket for your phone! A must-have for families who travel often.
Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag
This small crossbody bag by Travelon has just enough room and compartments for your credit cards, passport, phone, and other small items. It measures 2 x 8.25 x 5.25 inches and comes in three colors.
Canvas Tote Bag
This large canvas tote bag would be perfect for the pool, beach, shopping, or excursions. Measuring 19.7 x 15 x 5.3 inches, it also comes in other colors and patterns.
Cruise Luggage Tags
Many cruise lines have you print out your luggage tags at home and staple them around the handles of your luggage. But what if it rains? Or the tags are accidentally torn off? This set of eight vinyl cruise luggage tags are compatible with all cruise lines’ tags. Stainless steel loops attach them securely to your luggage handles.
Luggage Scale
We don’t fly anywhere anymore without our digital luggage scale. Capable of handling up to 110 pounds, its display flashes red when your bag’s weight nears 50 pounds. Measuring 5.80 x 1.20 x 0.68 inches, it’s small and easy to carry. Takes one lithium battery.
Apple AirTags
We keep our Apple AirTags in our luggage, so we never travel without them. There’s such a wonderful peace of mind when you’re sitting on the tarmac after boarding your plane, and you receive a notification that your luggage was just brought onboard. Set of four.
Miscellaneous Gift Ideas for Cruisers
Below are various gift ideas for cruisers that don’t quite fall into any specific category. They’ll be just as welcome, though.
Toilet Spray
“Spray before you go so no one will know” is the concept of Poo-Pourri, a spray for toilet water that traps odors inside. In a tiny cruise cabin bathroom, this is a lifesaver. In the Original Citrus scent, this spray bottle holds 1.4 ounces. Other sizes and scents are available, as well as refill bottles.
Brita Filtered Water Bottle
This BPA-free insulated water bottle holds 26 ounces of fluids and includes a straw that holds the patented Brita filter. The bottle is top-shelf dishwasher safe, has a carrying loop, and is car cup-holder friendly.
Taking water with you on excursions, not to mention as you’re out and about on the ship, is a good idea. Stay hydrated!
Compact Binoculars
Having a small set of binoculars while you’re on a cruise is so much fun, especially if you’re cruising to Alaska. You can still see plenty of sea life and birds with them while on other cruises, though. We always carry our set on every cruise. Lightweight at 13.7 ounces, they’re easy to carry along on excursions as well. Magnification is 12X.
Folding LED Travel Mirror
This folding travel mirror is lit by 72 LED lights, giving you the illumination you need to apply your makeup while traveling. Measuring 5 by 7.5 inches, it’s approximately the size of an iPad Mini. Rechargeable, it’s powered by a built-in 1000mAh rechargeable Lithium battery.
Ginger Candy
Ginger chews are a great way to naturally avoid or ease queasiness or seasickness. Remember your mom giving you ginger ale when you had a tummyache as a kid? She knew how helpful ginger was for stomach distress. One bag, 6.5 ounces. This product does contain cane sugar.
Extra-Strong Magnet Hooks
Did you know that cruise cabin walls and ceilings are made of metal? With storage capacity at a minimum, a set of ten silver extra-strong magnetic hooks capable of holding 27 pounds each can really come in handy while you’re cruising. Use for hanging paperwork, hats, even hang clothes to dry from your cabin’s bathroom ceiling. Available in a total of eleven colors and five different weight capacities.
Thank-You Notes
If you plan to tip some of the crew onboard a little extra at the end of the cruise, these classic thank-you cards in navy blue and tan are perfect for holding the cash and allowing you to leave them with a personalized note of your gratitude. Set of 100 cards with envelopes, 25 each of 4 different styles, plus stickers.
Cruise Lover’s Mug
Inexpensive but thoughtful, this ceramic coffee mug will be appreciated by any cruiser and used often with a smile. Holds 11 ounces and is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Novelty Cruise T-Shirt
This T-shirt made me smile when I first saw it, reminding me of the TV show Friends. The shirt is reasonably priced and would be perfect as matching shirts for a family cruise. Shown in black but is available in a total of ten colors for either men or women and sizes from Small to 3X.
Final Thoughts on Gift Ideas for Cruisers
If you can’t find the perfect gift ideas for cruisers in this list, feel free to browse our Shop. Many more items related to cruising are listed there that might give you more ideas.
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