Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Cruise???

[saintbernardlover]

Cruising in Jan with In-laws and have decided no Christmas presents this year. But would like to give each a Stocking with things they can use on the cruise. Any Ideas???

 

So far I have:

 

1. Witz Surf Safe

 

2. Stearns Emergency Poncho

 

3. Sticky note pad

 

4. Small highlighter for Cruise Compass

 

Am also planning to get several personal care items from http://www.minimus.biz/

 

Would love to hear your suggestions :D

[js]

How about:

 

A travel clock that lights up.

 

Over the door shoe hanger (LOVE AND USE THIS IN OUR CABIN AND KIDS CABIN)

 

Luggage Tags

 

Deck of Cards

 

Battery operated candle for the room or balcony

 

Collapseable laundry holder (I know it won't fit in a stocking but perhaps the laundry holder COULD be the stocking?

 

B&N Gift Card so they could buy a book before the cruise

 

Hope this helps!

[saintbernardlover]

Awesome ideas JS. Especially the battery operated candle. Add a little romance? Never heard of it, do you have any links?

[js]

Awesome ideas JS. Especially the battery operated candle. Add a little romance? Never heard of it, do you have any links?

 

Glad you liked them. They are things I use on our cruise that I always bring.

As for the candle, I sometimes see them at CVS, Walmart or at a supermarket.

They are under $10.

[saintbernardlover]

I've seen others posts that an over the door shoe hanger is good to bring but I don't get it. Is it to hold shoes? What door do you hang it on? Doesn't it take up a lot of space in your luggage?

[jorapp]

The shoe holder becomes the "catch all" for general stuff so it does not clutter the counters/tables.

 

For a gift idea, how about an e-reader...like a Kindle, etc. Do your in-laws have a digital camera? If not, that would be a nice gift as well.

 

If you want true stocking stuffers, how about a plug in room freshener w/nightlight and extra outlet...for the bathroom.

 

Where does your cruise go? Knowing that might spark a few ideas.

[NordicPrince]

- Can go to sporting goods store and get lanyards with various team themes so you can get your sea pass card punched when you get on board and carry it around your neck

 

- go to CVS and get travel sizes of things like Aloe Vera

 

- don't care if you lose 'em sunglasses

 

- silly T-shirts or hats for the beach - common theme good

 

- duct tape for everyone

 

enjoy your cruise

[saintbernardlover]

thanks for your ideas. E-readers are out - have been wanting one for two years - definately not in the budget. May buy used paperbacks on amazon.

 

Already have duct tape on my packing list but a great idea to put little portions of duct tape in stockings.

 

Going on Western Caribbean - Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica

 

Thanks again, keep em comin!

[jorapp]

Oh, just remembered two things evidently not available on cruise ships...

Super glue and mini-screw drivers for eye glasses.

[Hozhoni]

These are all good... last year we had a pirate/ cruise theme and gave the five kids ages 5-17 a cruise for Christmas... they had no idea and we the set sail 12/26/09. My DH made wooden pirate chests and we filled it with loot such as gold dollars, small toys skulls or Bucs watches, books, cards, beads, water camers and disposables ( a huge hit), snorkle gear and etc. The girls got new dresses and my son a new shirt and tie. They each had a riddle/ clue and as a team they had to hunt out the buried treasure, I kid you not, in the front yard we buried in a box five cruise documents rolled like scrolls...the best christmas to date. Good Luck and have fun! Be creative.......

[saintbernardlover]

Hozhoni, What creative ideas! I'm sure they will be treasured memories for years to come.

[KellyJean]

Awesome ideas JS. Especially the battery operated candle. Add a little romance? Never heard of it, do you have any links?

 

You'll definately be able to find these in a variety of stores as they bring out their Christmas merchandise. Watch for them in the Christmas lights.

[goldiemom]

Inexpensive binoculars from Walmart. I got mine for about $10. We take them on every cruise.

 

A few painted magnets (Michael's) in the shape of flip flops, umbrellas, etc. that they can put on the cabin door. They cost about 59 cents each.

[CruiserCindy]

How about things from the Dollar store like sunglasses, suntan oil or lotion,body lotion etc.

Have a great cruise

[RayJacki]

If you want true stocking stuffers, how about a plug in room freshener w/nightlight and extra outlet...for the bathroom.

 

 

This probably won't work for the bathroom because the outlets are usually only the special ones that only work for shavers and don't fit blow dryers or nightlights or any other standard US plugs. I've tried! :rolleyes:

[RayJacki]

Sorry - duplicate post!

[melana]

These are really good ideas. I really like the idea of the battery operated candle. I may have to pick one up for my upcoming cruise.

[waterbug123]

Sunscreen

Lip balm sunscreen

Lanyard for seapass

disposable waterproof camera

extra memory card for digital camera

croakies for sunglasses

luggage ID tags

visor

Bonine, just in case

[lady_cruiser]

I've seen others posts that an over the door shoe hanger is good to bring but I don't get it. Is it to hold shoes? What door do you hang it on? Doesn't it take up a lot of space in your luggage?

 

We use ours to hold our toothbrush holders, tooth paste, deodrant, hair brush, small botlles of mouth wash, makeup, etc. It frees out the counter space on the bathroom vanity and keeps our bathroom looking clean.

[ArthurIhde]

wow that is great idea

[The Flying Pirate]

If they don't have an underwater camera those disposable underwater cameras are cheap (if you buy them at home) and take fairly good pictures. They are a great way to capture some unique cruise memories.

[wolfganghowell]

travel size toiletries

 

you can purchase onboard credits from rccl.com

 

Container Store has great travel toiletry bags that hang over the door

 

water shoes

[Bakincakes]

Small notebooks they could use as journals...

[saintbernardlover]

I appreciate all the great suggestions. Just ordered an over door shoe hanger on amazon that looks like it will work great with wider pockets.

 

[kassimer1]

how about a small travel first aide kit, small snacks for when they get the munchies and dont feel like leaving the room or getting room service. Do they like to go to the casino? a poker chip keyring, a coffee mug with lid- that keeps the coffee hot longer than the cups on the boat? or a water bottle that has its own filter if they like water but dont want to pay for the package.