Are you looking a unique gift idea for cruisers? Surprising someone with a cruise gift bag full of useful cruise essentials is a great idea!
Cruise gift bags can also be nice to give if you’ve planned a group cruise for friends and family. If you’re getting married or renewing your vows on a cruise, a cruise gift basket placed in everyone’s cabin will be so appreciated!
In this post I share some ideas for what to put in a cruise gift bag, as well as how to surprise someone with the gift of a cruise.
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How to Gift a Cruise
If you want to surprise someone with a gift of a cruise, there are some fun ways to do this.
- Print out a personalized cruise ticket
- Purchase a cruise ship ornament for the Christmas tree & surprise the family
- Create a cruise scavenger hunt where the last cruise reveals a cruise
- Give a cruise related gift such as snorkel gear with a cruise gift card
- Gift a fun cruise theme t-shirt ie. “Jones Family Cruise 2022”
- Give a cruise book as a gift, with a “cruise ticket” printed out
- Buy a cruise line gift card
If presenting a gift card or cruise as a gift, these “Oh Ship” cruise themed cards are a must!
What to Put in a Cruise Gift Bag or Basket
While nothing is better than the gift of a cruise, getting cruise items in a cruise gift basket comes pretty close. While I mention gift baskets, you can be creative and create a cruise gift bag that will be practical and fun!
Personally, I like the idea of a using cruise tote bag or backpack, which can be used both on the cruise for shore excursions and port days.
Looking for Gifts for Cruisers? I’ve put together a list to help: 65+ Best Gifts for Cruisers
Cruise Gift Bags – Beach & Tote Bags
Here are 3 great beach and tote bags that will make a great base for a cruise gift bag.
Mesh Beach Bag
This mesh beach bag is perfect to fill with flip flops, reef friendly sunscreen, aloe vera, a waterproof phone case and more!
Recommended: Mesh beach bag (see several color options on Amazon here)
Nautical Anchor Tote Bag
This nautical tote bag with zipper is great to go from shopping to beach on a port day! Fill it with some favorite cruise cabin essentials and more.
Recommended: Nautical beach tote bag (check over 2000 Amazon reviews here)
Mesh Beach Backpack
For those that like a backpack, this mesh backpack with a turtle design is perfect. It also folds up into a small pouch – a space saver for cruise travelers!
Recommended: Mesh beach backpack (check price & designs and colors on Amazon)
Cruise Gift Bag Filler Ideas
Here are a few unique items that make great filler ideas for cruise gift bags. This list of consists of packing essentials and other cruise and travel items.
2. Flip Flops
4. Cruise Compliant Power Strip with USBs
5. Magnet Hooks
6. Magnet Clips
8. Towel Bands
10. Seabands
11. 12. Aloe Vera Gel
14. Waterproof Phone Case & Lanyards
16. Tide to go
18. Travel Size Laundry Packets
20. Reusable Straws
22. 23. Cruise T-shirt
24. Water Shoes
26. Highlighters
27. Snorkle Mask
Cruise Gift Bag Tips
- If you’re making several gift baskets or bags, don’t feel like they need to all be the same
- You may want to include travel size versions of some products
- Balance pricier items with less expensive items
- For holiday cruises, include a Santa hat or other holiday theme gift
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Final Thoughts on Cruise Gift Baskets & Bags
Cruise gift bags are such fun and practical gifts to give cruise travelers! Whether you want to surprise someone with the gift of a cruise or create a cruise themed gift basket, there are many items in this post that cruisers will love.
Have you ever surprised someone with a cruise or given cruise themed items as a gift? Please let me know in the comments below.
Happy Cruising!
Ilana
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