Cruise Gift Basket Ideas?

[broadwaycam]

I am making up a gift basket for a friend going on a cruise and was wondering if people had some ideas of good things to include?

[Clarea]

I can always use sunscreen.

[Folk Singer]

Fodor's ports of call for the Caribbean.

[SuiteTraveler]

Bonine, 4 large size binder clips (useful for keeping towels from blowing away, hanging wet swimsuits and also getting the drapes to more fully close), binoculars, waterproof disposable camera (if this is a Caribbean cruise), If it is a long flight, a Komfort Kollar travel pillow

http://www.travelsmith.com/komfort-kollar-inflatable-travel-pillow/travel-accessories/in-flight-comfort/14492

Travel Sox

http://www.travelsmith.com/travelsox/travel-accessories/in-flight-comfort/11804

Sea Bands

http://www.travelsmith.com/fansea-bands/travel-accessories/in-flight-comfort/762001

Ear Planes

http://www.travelsmith.com/earplanes/travel-accessories/in-flight-comfort/566528

Air Repair Moisturizer kit:

http://www.travelsmith.com/air-repair-kit/travel-accessories/in-flight-comfort/654004

For a European Cruise, Blister Medic:

http://www.travelsmith.com/blister-medic/travel-accessories/in-flight-comfort/724559

This tote is great for any trip:

https://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=122&id=38

[A2Mich]

A basket full of cash........

[rhuntington3]

I am making up a gift basket for a friend going on a cruise and was wondering if people had some ideas of good things to include?

 

A receipt for some On Board Credit would be nice. :)

[WonderousBlue]

Following :)

[Guest maddycat]

Magnets - the walls are metal - they can hang up notices, the cruise compass, etc.

[essgee_ca]

Post-it notes to leave messages for travel companion.

Highlighter to identify must dos on the compass.

[CRUISEBOY305]

A basket full of cash........

 

the perfect gift :D

[broadwaycam]

Thanks for some great ideas. Keep them rolling.

[Merion_Mom]

Boca Clips to hold their beach towels to their chairs/loungers.

 

I have the flamingos.

 

 

Edited September 22, 2014 by Merion_Mom

[skatermegs]

Nice Luggage tags if they don't have any (and a portable luggage scale for after!)

If their camera isn't waterproof a throw away underwater camera would be fun for a tropical cruise.

+1 on sunscreen-but make sure you get the water/reef safe (not waterproof!) Very important for the Caribbean and most people don't know they need specific types to protect the reefs.

Don't forget you can order gifts from Royal Caribbean as well and have them decorate the room or give wine.

I'm watching for other good ideas as I am making up a goodie bag for my mom for our cruise.

Megan

[broadwaycam]

The clips are a great idea. Would never have thought of them.

[Clarea]

Small power strip for charging camera, phone, tablet, etc.

[Folk Singer]

Flowers as a welcome gift from the ship.

[karen&roy]

BOCA CLIPS?? never heard of them but am getting on line now to order some! Thanks for the idea!! :D

[MA cruisers]

straps for sunglasses, plastic luggage tag sleeves since RC luggage tags are now paper, waterproof case for money etc. when off ship, highlighters, post its, sunvisor, picture frame for cruise memories (Hallmark has one that says cruise on it), remind them to bring a watch since you can't rely on your cell phone for time if you stay on ship time when off the ship

[MA cruisers]

thought of something else, if they are beer drinkers, caribbean looking coozies for their beer are a great idea

[SnappyNappi]

Boca Clips to hold their beach towels to their chairs/loungers.

 

I have the flamingos.

 

 

I have the Flamingo and DH has the Dolphin clips... best travel purchase for us! However, I think I really need those Flip-flop clips. Never saw those before and they are SO CUTE! :)

[SnappyNappi]

One other thing that I would DEFINITELY add to a gift basket these days is an RFID blocking wallet of some kind. They can be a little pricier than a regular wallet for a gift basket, but may pay for itself in the end. From what I hear, it is very popular for thieves to use RFID scanners to obtain your credit card information when traveling. I just bought one for me and am giving one to my Mom for Christmas this year. Just a thought...

[MICHLEV1974]

you can't go wrong with cash! the one thing i cannot cruise without == a watch that clips onto your bag == going to try to add a pix here. its on amazon for $14.95 .. .there's some higher priced ones and some cute ones with a frog ... but this one has a compass too and it's priced nicely! love mine!

Edited September 22, 2014 by MICHLEV1974
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[skatermegs]

The RFID wallet is a great idea- I am nut sure I would have thought of it! They also have RFID sleeve sets you can order, so you can use your regular wallet. I am definitely getting a set before my trip! I didn't even know that existed!

Megan

[kccrzr]

Starbucks Via

Bottle of Good Wine

[SnappyNappi]

The RFID wallet is a great idea- I am nut sure I would have thought of it! They also have RFID sleeve sets you can order, so you can use your regular wallet. I am definitely getting a set before my trip! I didn't even know that existed!

Megan

skatermegs,

I just bought a Travelon RFID blocking purse - BTW it is pretty stylish, and it came with a small RFID blocking wallet/clutch on QVC... (I am addicted to QVC and probably need a support group for that, but I digress - LOL!) Anyway, it was a great value and I know that it will come in handy when we travel. :)