KentuckyKat Posted March 18, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I am giving my DH a surprise cruise for his B-day. I want to give him a bunch separately wrapped gifts that "hint" at a cruise -- some subtle, some not so subtle :rolleyes: -- then reveal the cruise at the end. I need some help coming up with gift items. They need to be as inexpensive as possible or things we would end up buying anyway. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted March 18, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2011 How long before his birthday? a $25.00 funship dollar for his onboard spending. (it takes 7 days to receive) Are you doing water activities? a disposable underwater camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljslight Posted March 18, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Find a dollar store and look for stuff there. Like a palm tree mug, sand,stickers, etc. Good luck and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusing Nut Posted March 18, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 18, 2011 How many days or gifts are you thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRaysfan Posted March 18, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I think a Funship Dollar would be a little obvious and give it away too fast... How about a new tie for cruise elegant night. Or you could do a "summers coming gift basket" a new swimsuit, a cheap pair of sandals, sunscreen and aloe. If you do water activities maybe a new snorkle set. I really like the underwater camera idea the PP mentioned. Maybe you could find a cheaper model ship at a hobby shop or even WalMart... Travel size toiletries...sunglasses and a hat... Good Luck!!! I brought my husband the COOLEST luggage tags home the other day. I got them at a CVS where i live. They are thick rubber plastic with a cruise ship printed on them and they say CRUISIN! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaBecca1713 Posted March 18, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2011 A bottle of sun tan lotion. Sun Visor. Fanny pack (LOL!). Agree with previous poster about underwater disposable camera. PS - C-A-T-S...Cats Cats Cats!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted March 18, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2011 A pair of cheap sunglasses, a tube of sunscreen, a wide brimmed straw hat, SPF lip balm, a "tropical" button up shirt, new pair of flip-flops, etc. etc. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolgrl919 Posted March 18, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I did this 2 Xmases ago for my boyfriend. I bought a bunch of travel toiletries...toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, etc and put that in his stocking. I got him sunblock & a snorkel set. After opening all that he still had no idea. I also purchased some Fun Ship dollars that can be applied to your account for On Board Credit, so I took the envelope that it came in and put the cruise booking paper behind the OBC. It was priceless to see his face. He opened it & read the OBC paper, then moved on to the paper behind it & you could see his face go from confusion at first to pure joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusing Nut Posted March 18, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The Top Ten Surprise Cruise Gifts: 10. Small deodorant 9. Toothbrush 8. Small toothpaste 7. Water shoes 6. Sunglasses 5. Sun Tan lotion/Blocker 4. Small toiletry bag 3. Caribbean style sail away shirt 2. Camera 1. Cruise tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm5to1 Posted March 18, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 18, 2011 This probably isn't what you had in mind, but we gave our kids a cruise for Christmas. We had personalized M&Ms made up like you see for weddings. We picked four colors that were various shades of blueish green (like the ocean). On them, we had printed "we are going"..."on a cruise"...August 6, 2011" and on the fourth color we had a ship printed on it. The idea turned out better than we thought. Each got a bag and they all opened them at once. The apprehension of waiting to see who would pick up on the wording first was excruciating for my wife and I, but in a good way. For days after, every time one of them grabbed a few M&Ms, it brought up excited discussions about the cruise. Good luck, whatever you choose to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 18, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 18, 2011 A beach scene towel, travel sized things listed above, door decoration, tuxedo t-shirt if you can find one. Have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DStarr06 Posted March 18, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We surprised my family with a cruise a couple years ago and we gave them each a gift to open, one at a time. We were going to the Mexican Riviera. 1st Gift ~ Tiny Sombrero (Oriental Trading Company) 2nd Gift ~ Tiny Pinata (Oriental Trading Company) 3rd Gift ~ Tiny Maracas (Oriental Trading Company) 4th Gift ~ Small Passport (local scrapbooking store) 5th Gift ~ Tiny suitcase (online doll company) 6th Gift ~ Tiny Carnival Cruise Ship (online kids toy but was a carnival ship) It was pretty funny watching their faces...and they had no idea what was going on until they got to the cruise ship and even then they were scratching their heads. Then I handed them a CRUISIE BOOK that I had made for each of them with all the details of the ship/excursions, etc. They loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Mom Posted March 18, 2011 #13 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Good Luck!!! I brought my husband the COOLEST luggage tags home the other day. I got them at a CVS where i live. They are thick rubber plastic with a cruise ship printed on them and they say CRUISIN! :) Cute! I'm going to go look for these! Do you remember which section you found them in? I hope the have them in California and not just Florida. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezmo Posted March 18, 2011 #14 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I had the pleasure of this being done for me as a birthday surprise. One of the items I received was a captain's hat. You can get a cheap one at party supply stores. http://www.buy.com/prod/captains-boat-yachting-yacht-sailing-fishing-hat-cap/q/sellerid/24396501/loc/64935/211349142.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERLOTCHAMPAGNE Posted March 18, 2011 #15 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Three years ago, we took our 2 teenagers, 17 & 18 on a spring break cruise. It was our son's freshman year at college and our daughter's senior year in high school and we wanted to do a family vacation together as they were apart much of the school year. At our usual weekly sushi night, we had the sushi chef hid 2 ornaments within the love boat we always order. Their faces were priceless as their chopsticks hit the ornaments, One was a cruise ship that I personalized with ship name and date and the another was a poker hand with a slot machine dangling from it as our oldest was turning 18 before the cruise and he could gamble for the first time on RCL Radiance. They were speechless and couldn't wait to get home to read the cruise info/brochure we had waiting at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck53 Posted March 18, 2011 #16 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Such good ideas, wish I had known before. For our friends traveling w/ us, we got TSA locks, passport cases and funship dollars. Once we board on 3/26 they will also find the chocolate strawberries in their cabin~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVman Posted March 18, 2011 #17 Share Posted March 18, 2011 How bout a Rum Runner? Just kidding.:D My smuggling days are over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medianeh Posted March 18, 2011 #18 Share Posted March 18, 2011 How about a lanyard too? They have them at the Dollar store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieHoffman Posted March 18, 2011 #19 Share Posted March 18, 2011 how about as one of the first gifts a solid white hand towel... :) Think towel animals but they might just see it and be completely confused.... I would second the lanyard, and smaller shampoo etc items as well as a reading book with a beach or travel theme... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideyfam Posted March 18, 2011 #20 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Change the ring tone on his phone for text messages to a ships horn. http://www.myxer.com/ringtone:914133 Then on his BD text him "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Koko Posted March 18, 2011 #21 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Bonine... he will definitely wonder why you gave it to him... and could be INTERNALLY grateful once onboard!! ( hey, you never know, and it only takes not having it and needing it ONCE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsuesue Posted March 18, 2011 #22 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Maybe they are going to Alaska-not a beach vacation. How about a bottle of flavored water, a funnel, and some plastic blinking ice cubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AugustPearl Posted March 18, 2011 #23 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I had the pleasure of this being done for me as a birthday surprise. One of the items I received was a captain's hat. You can get a cheap one at party supply stores. http://www.buy.com/prod/captains-boat-yachting-yacht-sailing-fishing-hat-cap/q/sellerid/24396501/loc/64935/211349142.html Yes, & anything else with a nautical theme. Something with an anchor icon, pack of life savers, etc! How about a cheesy mix tape/CD of sailing songs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftykitty Posted March 18, 2011 #24 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Change the ring tone on his phone for text messages to a ships horn. http://www.myxer.com/ringtone:914133 Then on his BD text him "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" I really like this one, except I'd be texting him 4 times a day just for badness....lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marysunshine Posted March 18, 2011 #25 Share Posted March 18, 2011 i did this 2 xmases ago for my boyfriend. i bought a bunch of travel toiletries...toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, etc and put that in his stocking. I got him sunblock & a snorkel set. After opening all that he still had no idea. i also purchased some fun ship dollars that can be applied to your account for on board credit, so i took the envelope that it came in and put the cruise booking paper behind the obc. It was priceless to see his face. He opened it & read the obc paper, then moved on to the paper behind it & you could see his face go from confusion at first to pure joy. loved your story!!!! HOW ABOUT A CAPTAIN'S HAT???? A toy boat??? Swim fins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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