Amburn Posted August 22, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi everyone - I was wondering if Carnival sells their own souvenirs somewhere online or if they're only sold on the ships. The reason I am wondering is because my 9-year-old daughter started collecting thimbles just a few months after our first cruise and we would like to get her a Carnival thimble for her collection. Thanks for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskt Posted August 22, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Check eBAY. Sometimes they show up on there and you may even find them cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amburn Posted August 22, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yes, I have been checking ebay, but so far nothing suitable. I have seen a few that are ship-specific, but not just Carnival or for the ship we sailed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskier Posted August 22, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2011 First off, Carnival does not own the shops onboard the ships. Starboard Cruise Services is the vendor. The Carnival logo and such is licensed through them. Secondly because the items are imported without paying custom fees and duties, they are not allowed to sell to the general public. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted August 22, 2011 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2011 There are plans in the works for a home delivery version of the Bon Voyage department that will include many of the items found in the gift shops... It may take them a while but I'm sure they'll get it done... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amburn Posted August 22, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thanks everyone. I guess I'll just keep checking ebay until Carnival gets the home delivery up and running. Thanks again! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaragrace Posted August 22, 2011 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Why not check roll calls and post a message there on an upcoming trip? Someone might be nice enough to do you a favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amburn Posted August 22, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Ahhh! GREAT idea, barbaragrace! I will give it a try. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroQueen Posted August 22, 2011 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi everyone - I was wondering if Carnival sells their own souvenirs somewhere online or if they're only sold on the ships. The reason I am wondering is because my 9-year-old daughter started collecting thimbles just a few months after our first cruise and we would like to get her a Carnival thimble for her collection. Thanks for any advice! We are going on the carnival dream in November and I would be glad to get her one. Email me at debbiefewell09@Comcast.net the week before thanksgiving ( we are leaving on nov 17th) to remind me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amburn Posted August 22, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Aww! That's very sweet Neuro, but from the thimbles I've seen on ebay, it appears that each ship has their own thimble. We sailed on Glory on our first cruise. So, I was hoping to get her a Glory thimble. We're actually going on another cruise in January, but it's a different ship. But, thanks again. So very sweet. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosefloater Posted August 23, 2011 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Check eBAY. Sometimes they show up on there and you may even find them cheaper. Be careful with ebay. There is at least 1 vendor selling fake pins and saying they are genuine. Maybe you can find someone cruising on the ship you want a thimble from and ask them to buy it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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