What do you shop for in port?

[Ams1201]

I have read that people love to shop at the ports. I am curious what are some good things to shop for?

 

 

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[George C]

my wife, jewerly and perfume

me - t-shirts

[Ams1201]

So are things cheaper in ports?

 

 

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[cello56]

DH shops for hot sauce!! He has his favorite Caribbean vendors that he does back to everytime we visit that port. Usually these are not commercial type hot sauces - more small batch unique ones.

[OKC Cruisers]

So are things cheaper in ports?

 

 

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Many things can be significantly cheaper in some ports where you can shop duty free. The key is to know what you want, what is the best price you can find stateside and how to be sure you are getting the genuine thing, not a cheap counterfeit.

 

Jewelry and watches are probably the number one thing people shop for...at least as to what I have seen. Personally, my DW and I have found some great prices on jewelry...and I have snagged an excellent price on a watch. The other things that I see a lot of people shopping for are purses and handbags (Coach, Vera Bradley, etc), liquor, perfume and other "big ticket" items.

 

Nowadays, all we shop for are souvenirs.

[Fat Paul]

Jewelry, watches, t-shirts, hats/caps and presents for my daughter.

[George C]

So are things cheaper in ports?

 

 

 

Depends on port, St Thomas has some good deal on Jewelery, many of the islands have some good deal on liquour , I like buying some liquor that is not sold in the USA, such as white hennessy .

[LBumb]

cigars and liquor

[panoramaofthepast]

Earrings from local vendors; Christmas ornaments - not much into shopping!

[cruisnpat]

Christmas ornaments, and any other thing I want that is a great price. I don't cruise to do alot of shopping.

[OCruisers]

Hot Sauce! :D

LuLu

[m*u*g*]

Jewelry, watches. Usually end up buying silver depending on the port.

 

Maybe a few unique souvenirs, but must be small.

 

Oh yeah, christmas ornaments, as mentioned above.

If locally made.

Edited June 18, 2014 by m*u*g*

[Beach4me]

Locally made candy. Spice mixes.

[cb at sea]

Not much! We aren't into "souveniers...and since we have to fly to most ports, bring back liquor is way too much trouble!

I'd rather purchase my nice jewelry near home, so I know where to take it if something goes wrong!

[John&LaLa]

Rum cake

 

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[FloGaleRNTX]

T-Shirts for the grandsons!!!

 

Barb

[Loki'smom]

Mexican Vanilla!

[BND]

Jewelry of course lol. We've bought jewelry on every cruise and never had a problem with any of it.

 

In St. Thomas we've also bought cameras and linens.

 

In Jamaica, we buy Blue Mountain Coffee. We'll be back in Nov to stock up.:D

 

In several ports, t-shirts.

 

And at least one magnet from every port.

Edited June 19, 2014 by BND

[tapdancemom]

Mexican vanilla and painted tiles

 

stuffed animals and t-shirts for the grandchildren

 

sometimes mugs and locally made jewelry

[Spurschick]

Had to buy a suitcase once in Nassau (hopefully that was a one off:D)

 

Normally Christmas decorations, shot glasses, and tea towels:)

[Langley Cruisers]

...painted tiles

 

That reminds me of our Med cruise a few years back. We bought some painted tiles in Barcelona - one with the letter W, one with the letter C, and one each of a male and female figure. When we got home we made a little sign for above our powder room and it looks great! Lots of fun, and nice memories. :)

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