burtonnm Posted March 14, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I was wondering which souvenirs people have purchased in the Caribbean and what you would recommend for others to purchase while they are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom524 Posted March 15, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2012 My personal favorite is T-shirts, I have missed buying one in a couple of ports but I look at this as a good excuse to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted March 17, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I'd go with t-shirts for DW it is fridge magnets and sun-dresses.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted March 19, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I like to buy sundresses (island wear) as well. We also like Christmas Tree ornaments from each island. Big Black Dick Rum from Grand Cayman is a favorite. I try and buy at least one cheap shell type necklace and wear it all summer long until the string breaks....then it's time for another cruise! We don't buy too much in the way of souvenirs anymore. Maybe a carved piece of useable art (like a bowl or something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted March 30, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Lencan pottery while in West End, Roatan (Google the history of this Honduran pottery). Of course my wife looks forward to Diamonds International in San Miguel.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenscooter Posted April 11, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2012 My two memorable souvenirs: A black coral ring purchased on Grand Cayman (first cruise) and a few pieces of Earthenwork pottery from Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJPacer Posted May 27, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 27, 2012 We buy a CD. Not at every island, but we have an assortment from the areas/regions where we travel. It's a very nice way to bring back the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnmariex Posted July 16, 2012 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I like to buy a sterling silver pendant in each port (if I can). I can tell you where I bought each one and relive the memories whenever someone compliments me and asks where I bought it. These will last forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboy Posted December 21, 2012 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Rum!! Rhum!! Ron!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet carol Posted December 28, 2012 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I love to buy island spices and recipe books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrzr Posted January 6, 2013 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2013 We got a beautiful world globe made out of gourd on St Vincent's, as well as a 3 compartment wooden nut or candy dish and a carved bird house. All reasonably priced. There was a great craftsman market in the square right across the street from the port gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted January 10, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Rum in Barbados, Rum in Martinique, Rum in Grenada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaAC Posted January 24, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 24, 2013 We get Christmas ornaments too. I also look for unique Christmas presents while I am on our trips too. One of my favorites was a handwoven lidded basket in Dominica. We made that stop while on a tour with Levi with Bumping Tours. The craftmanship was great, then Levi explained the local materials and how they were made. It was very reasonably priced too. I could not have bought a cheap one made in China here at home for less. When we go to Dominica again, I will get more. I bought some really pretty ankelets from a store in Bonaire for the girls one year that were very cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 19, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 19, 2013 We get Christmas ornaments too. I also look for unique Christmas presents while I am on our trips too. One of my favorites was a handwoven lidded basket in Dominica. We made that stop while on a tour with Levi with Bumping Tours. The craftmanship was great, then Levi explained the local materials and how they were made. It was very reasonably priced too. I could not have bought a cheap one made in China here at home for less. When we go to Dominica again, I will get more. I bought some really pretty ankelets from a store in Bonaire for the girls one year that were very cool too. we also gets t-shirts but really like the Christmas Ornaments the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted March 25, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Silver jewelry....and colorful things from Honduras and Guatemala. We always get belts for ourselves and scarfs, placemats, etc. for gifts. Recently we started collecting masks and now that we have 5 we will start using them for wall art for a fun look. We aren't much for shopping but DH and I enjoy shopping in the Western Caribbean because things are reasonable and so very colorful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthling Posted March 29, 2013 #16 Share Posted March 29, 2013 A baby. JUST KIDDING!!!! I like T-shirts. hehehe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyfarmgirl Posted April 3, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I have a small porcelain box (about 2x3 inches) that I keep salt in by the stove. I fell in love with it in Cancun but didn't know what to use it for, about a month after I came home, I was watching a cooking show and thinking that I would like to have a pretty salt container for the counter that would make measuring for recipes easy. It dawned on me that the one I bought in Mexico would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSCPA Posted April 20, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Just got back from 6 islands----I bought a beach bag in St Martin---beautiful blue scenery---like the water---came with scarf, scruncy and mini purse inside---then on the next island I found a sun dress with the exact same pattern---it was a top and pants (wrap around)----and of course the dark magnet type jewelry!! T-shirts for all!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowwerecruisers Posted May 21, 2013 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2013 On a stop in Barbados, my wife and I hired a taxi for a private tour. One place we wanted to visit was Chalky Mount to look at some local pottery. Turns out our driver has a friend who makes pottery, so he takes us to this guys house up on the mountain (hill). The man, Edward, walks us through his house to his attached pottery shop. We meet his kids and grandkids who are all laying around the living room watching cricket on tv. He then hands me a Banks beer (local brew), ice cold, from his fridge. His workshop was wonderful and we bought several pieces of pottery in various sizes, shapes and colors for us and friends and family back home. After many cruises and numerous excursions we have yet to top this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel54321 Posted August 30, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I love the idea of buying a Christmas ornament - ill have to look on our upcoming cruise! What a great way to always remember the cruise.... Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Sailing 3/23/14 on the Carnival Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plattwear Posted September 20, 2013 #21 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I bought a dolphin Christmas ornament made out of Conch shell in Nassau, Bahamas at the Festival Place (port area). It was $10 at Sterling Ann's Creations. This was something I saw on cruise critic and specifically looked for while I was there. I also bought some cute straw woven coin purses and a six pack of Goombay punch (Bayside Grocery store) to bring back home. The coins from my change that were local coins were actually one of my favorite things I brought home as well. The one that looked like a penny had a starfish on it. (I tried to post photos but, it is not working) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted January 14, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I used to try to get a T-shirt in every port, then realized that I never really wore them! I switched to ball caps and find that they are great on bad hair days! I used to collect Christmas ornaments but now that we seem to cruise in December, we don't put up the tree anymore and I don't see the ornaments. One of the best choices I've made for souvenirs has been dishtowels and potholders. I love being in the middle of a chore and pulling out a dishtowel or potholder from one of our vacation spots. They are sometimes easy to find, sometimes hard to find. My favorite is an oven mitt from Dominica that I bought at a stall where the man told me his wife makes them at home. I was so excited to buy it -- it wasn't easy to find them there -- and that made him happy, and he called his wife to tell her I was buying it! Small things, big moments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 14, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 14, 2014 My two memorable souvenirs: A black coral ring purchased on Grand Cayman (first cruise) and a few pieces of Earthenwork pottery from Barbados. Just an FYI to others reading this thread, black coral is now harvested elsewhere and sold in GCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommasharn Posted February 23, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Beautiful wood carvings from Belize.... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick and Nancy Posted March 10, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Each time we're in Nassau, I always buy a shell, or two, or three from a gal in the covered embarkation area. She also makes handmade Christmas ornaments out of shells. She is handicap and she recognizes me each time. That makes it special. I've purchased other shells from different stops as well. Hubby collects ship magnets for the fridge. He writes the date of our cruise and the ports on the back. An excellent and easy way to look it up when needed. Edited March 10, 2014 by Nick and Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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