41 Stocking Stuffer ideas for Cruisers {2024}

Stocking stuffer ideas for cruisers is the perfect list for you if you struggle to come up with different, creative or personal small gift ideas each year to fill the stockings of cruise and travel lovers.

Some of these gift ideas are perfect and useful if you have a cruise coming up while others are ideal for cruise and travel lovers as they represent a cruise vacation.

Many of the items on the list are practical and can be used through out the year and not just while travelling, while other stocking stuffer gift ideas from the list are unique and will likely be an unexpected surprise to the recipient.

The first 21 items on the stocking stuffer ideas for cruisers list are the more practical gifts that can be used on a cruise. The remaining items are a perfect small gift items for anyone who loves cruising, travel, or the nautical theme.

If you are looking for awesome gifts for cruise lovers then be sure to check this out.

Be sure to check out all the ideas as there are sure to be some you hadn’t thought of.

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If you are looking for more gift ideas for cruise lovers, something more than just stocking stuffers then head over to Awesome Gift Ideas For Cruise Lovers.

These small gift ideas are perfect to include in a cruise gift bag. You can use a traditional gift bag, nautical themed gift bag or my favorite beach tote as the starter for your cruise gift bag. Then, add any of the goodies below for an unexpected gift they will love.

Epic List of Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Cruisers And Travel Lovers

1. Cute Towel Clips

Either of these cute towel clips would make the perfect stocking stuffer. They hold your towel securely to your poolside lounger. They can also be used at the beach when you aren’t on a cruise.

2. Cruise luggage tag holders

Cruise luggage tag holders come in different sizes depending on the cruise line. They are specifically designed to hold the cruise luggage tags that you print out at home before departure. Below are for Celebrity cruise luggage tags.

3. Cruise lanyard

A cruise lanyard & key card holder like the one shown below is a great Christmas stocking stuffer idea. Some prefer to use the holder where I prefer attach the card directly to the lanyard. This lanyard allows you to use it either way, the detach feature is nice too.

4. RFID Blocking Passport Holder

A passport wallet with RFID blockers is a travel necessity that is a great stocking stuffer gift. This one comes in several different colors that can all be seen here.

5. RFID Blocking Credit Card Holder

Keeping your credit cards safe everyday is important but even more so on a cruise. You don’t want to be dealing with your credit card company from a cruise ship because your card has been compromised and your account frozen. An aluminum credit card holder is the perfect practical stocking stuffer for everyone.

Practical stocking stuffer ideas for cruisers

6. Compact travel umbrella

A compact folding travel umbrella is another practical stocking stuffer idea for cruisers as it can be used for both travelling and regular use. A small travel umbrella is a great item to add to a cruise packing list to both protect you from rain as well as provide shade.

7. Sea Bands

Sea Bands are cloth wrist bands that apply pressure to an acupuncture point on your wrists to help relieve sea sickness. Find other non-medicated ways to help with motion or seasickness here.

8. Hand sanitizer holder

A travel sized hand sanitizer and hand sanitizer holder are a great practical stocking stuffer idea.

9. Portable luggage scale

A digital portable luggage scale is a small and inexpensive item making it a great stocking stuffer idea for travellers and cruisers.

10. Luggage tags

There are so many cute luggage tags to choose from. These are a great choice for those who have to fly to their cruise departure port.

I recommend ones with a privacy panel (like these) so that your personal information isn’t easily seen.

Stocking stuffer ideas cruisers will love

11. Travel eye mask

A travel eye mask is a good stocking stuffer idea for those who have longer flights to board their cruise ship.

12. Destination travel guide book

A destination travel guide book is a great choice for those with an upcoming cruise to a destination where the ship stops for an extended period of time (ex/Alaska or Bermuda). You could also include a travel guide book in their Christmas stocking for a destination on their bucket list.

13. Travel sized first-aid kit

A travel first-aid kit is a smart practical stocking stuffer for anyone, not just cruisers or travelers.

14. Magnetic hooks

Magnetic hooks might seem like an odd choice however they are a great cruise hack for helping organize your stateroom. I have a whole post on cruise magnets that you can find here.

More stocking stuffer ideas for cruisers

15. Cruise power strip

A cruise power strip with USB ports is considered by many experienced cruisers as a must pack item. Be sure it is NON surge protected and ship approved.

This is the one I have and can recommend.

Please note this is NOT allowed on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.

16. Portable charger

Cruisers and travelers alike would be grateful to find a portable charger in their stocking.

This is something we bring on every cruise. There is so many great things to take photos and videos of that it can drain your phone battery. Having a portable charger means you won’t miss out on capturing those memories because of a dead phone battery.

17. Yeti water bottle

A good quality water bottle like a Yeti is a great gift for just about anyone. Cruise lovers would be happy to receive a Yeti water bottle that they can use to take on shore excursions.

I’d suggest a large mouth bottle like below so that ice can easily be added.

18. Yeti travel mug

I take my Yeti travel mug everywhere. You can never go wrong with this as a gift or stocking stuffer. There are several colors to choose from now.

19. Poo Pourri

Throw a little Poo Pourri in the stocking of your travel companion, you’ll be glad you did 😉

This is a “before you go” spray. We have the lavender vanilla, and I was surprised how well it worked.

20. Waterproof phone pouch

A waterproof phone drybag pouch is a great choice for anyone planning to do a shore excursion that involves the ocean.

These phone pouches not only allow you to get underwater photos, but allows you to carry your phone and I.D. with you when you are playing in or near the water. It keeps your phone safe from the water and safe from theft.

Perfect for excursions to Stingray City Grand Cayman or Dunns River Falls Jamaica.

It makes an inexpensive yet practical gift.

21. Refillable perfume bottle

These mini refillable perfume automizer containers are perfect for the traveler on your list. Great for carrying a small travel size amount of your favorite perfume without having to go out and buy a travel size bottle.

22. Stanley Cup holder with phone pouch

If you are buying for someone who has a Stanley cup, consider one of these holders. It is a great way to carry your essentials with you on the ship. They come in several different colors.

Unique stocking stuffer ideas for cruisers

23. Manicure set

A manicure set is another stocking stuffer idea that can be used both when cruising or travelling as well as at home. Both practical and inexpensive, gotta love that.

24. Cruise fund jar

Everyone needs a cruise fund jar in their house.

25. Pandora bracelet charm

If your loved one owns a pandora charm bracelet, pick out a new travel or cruise related charm. That’s sure to bring a smile.

26. Sea glass necklace

Oh I so want this! Such a beautiful beach themed sea glass necklace. So pretty.

27. Nautical themed earrings

What about nautical earrings to add to the stocking?

You can’t go wrong with sea glass earrings. They remind me of the ocean which reminds me of cruising and they are just so pretty.

If you love sea glass jewelry you should check out YinaHawaii’s Etsy shop, it has so many beautiful pieces.

Small gift ideas and stocking stuffer ideas for cruisers

28. Nautical tie

A cruise lover will appreciate a nautical themed tie. A tie like this would be perfect to wear on a cruise formal night.

29. Funny ship or nautical themed socks

You could choose funny novelty socks like “What happens on the ship stays on the ship” or more traditional nautical themed socks.

30. Cruise ship Christmas ornament

For other options, I created a post 12 Adorable Christmas ornaments that you can find here.

31. Photo frame

Highlight one of your favorite cruise memories by putting it in a photo frame like this. This make a great personal gift or stocking stuffer.

32. Photo album

The epic list of stocking stuffer ideas for cruisers continues

33. Cruise coffee mug

A cruise coffee mug for the coffee drinking cruise addict on your Christmas shopping list.

You can click on either picture to see it on Amazon.

34. Cute cruise nail decals

These popular and super cute Disney Cruise nail decals would make the perfect stocking stuffer for cruise lovers. Who doesn’t want cute cruise nails?

Here is another option that isn’t specific to Disney Cruises. These cute cruise nail decals will have everyone on the ship envious.

35. Beach themed wine glass charms

Beach themed wine glass charms are cute, practical and would be a hit at any get together. These wine glass charms would be an unexpected stocking stuffer.

36. Cruise themed can coolers

These cruise themed can coolers (aka can cozies) could be added to the Christmas stocking of any cruise lover on your shopping list. Click on the picture to check prices and color options.

37. Travel desk calendar

Give the travel lover on your list the gift of daily travel inspiration with this 1,000 Places to See Before You Die travel calendar.

These small gift ideas make the perfect stocking stuffers for cruisers

38. Travel journal

A blank travel journal is a perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves cruising or traveling.

39. Nautical infinity scarf

40. Cruise ship or anchor cookie cutter

If you know someone who loves to bake as well as loves to cruise then these nautical cookie cutters would make a perfect stocking stuffer. The cruise ship cookie cutter can be found here and the anchor cookie cutter here.

41. Nautical dog collar

Dogs need Christmas stockings too. A nautical themed dog collar makes the perfect stocking stuffer for dogs.

Up your Christmas gift giving this year by including some of these practical or unexpected stocking stuffer gift ideas for cruisers.

Now that you have picked out a few stocking stuffer ideas, head over to Awesome Gift Ideas For Cruise Lovers to pick out some bigger gift ideas to finish up your holiday shopping.

You can find even more cruise related gifts here.

A vacation or beach themed t-shirt or tank top would be a great Christmas gift idea too. You can find 9 Fun Vacation Shirts for women here. Awesome Cruise Shirts has a great selection of cruise shirts with funny sayings and family cruise shirts.

If you love the beach and cruising check out these love for the sea quotes or funny cruise sayings. These short quotes are great for social media captions and just inspiration.

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