Need gift ideas. For my fiance who is 23!

[aalden13]

Me & my fiance are going on a cruise onboard Enchantment of the Seas on june 7th. It will be his first, my 18th. I love royal carribean and have never been let down. Anyways, to make his trip special I want to put together a ''manly'' gift basket for him. I've come up with a few ideas, but some outside ideas would be greatly appreciated. No looking for anything to romantic or serious. Maybe some kind of fun, gag gift kind of things. We like to have fun & laugh. No a serious kind of couple at all. Thanks so much!

[maureencruiser]

Are you giving it to him before the cruise or during it? Beer is manly or little nips of alcohol if its a gift before the cruise. Gets more complicated if on the cruise. Give him a MANicure at the spa!

[reallyitsmema]

How about a mask and snorkel to go snorkelling? I would include a pair of water wings so he will feel safe.;):D

[The Grumpus]

Knowing what I know now, first cruise... I would want excursions:

 

Snorkeling

Mountain Biking

Zip Line

Rum Distillery tour;)

 

Great memories in excursions and bonding moments.

[JulieRose]

The one gift I was super excited to receive before my first cruise was a waterproof camera case.

[aalden13]

Thanks everyone for the ideas! They're all really creative! keep them coming :))

[jmf123]

I would include a couple bottles of wine, and a few battery operated candles for your stateroom. You could order a Royal Caribbean cap for him from Gifts & Gear, or other items he would enjoy. Or reservations at a specialty restaurant on board for a nice dinner one evening.

[clcurry]

Since you said you guys aren't the serious kind, that leaves lots of options. :D I'd get my guy a tacky fanny pack and fill it with fun items. Maybe some Axe body spray or wash, a cheapy waterproof watch, a flashlight or book light, wrapped snacks, etc. Maybe you could get him a wild colored tshirt so you can easily identify him or a custom shirt like onboard groups wear. You could also buy him a tacky printed/satin/sequin tie to wear on formal night.

[monkeyinhat]

I like the t-shirt idea. we have done gag ones, even by writing something funny with a sharpie on a t shirt

 

kid swimmie or something in case he falls off ship, sailor hat, roll of life savers. I am sure the dollar stores would be a gold mind of ideas. temporary tatoo.

 

a few dollar bills for the casino

 

We have fun doing scavenger hunts with digital cameras. (this is with my kids in their 20"s) take pictures get back together and see who got the best. we make a list of stuff like, group dressed alike, funniest saying on a t shirt, guy with the shortest shorts, person wearing heaviest winter clothes during summer in the carribean, funniest picture posed with a stranger. ok, my family can get mean but it can be fun

 

you can give him a coupon book of stuff you make up, like one trip for refill to buffet for him, letting him sit out of a dance or an activity you want he wouldn't, game of basketball or an activity he would want that you wouldn't, a kiss on the bow of the ship

[Doug S]

Official RCL Logo Speedo so he can be appropriately fashionable on the pool deck. Just tell him thats what everyone wears on a cruise.

[kunapets]

A few years ago, on our 40th wedding anniversary cruise, I gave my wife a "gift a day". Mostly small stuff, but each was gift wrapped and she enjoyed having 1 to open each day. Hair products, book, musicCD, X-word book, of course ... the sexy nightie (but she said that was gift for myself).

 

It was a fun way to remember our wedding each day.

 

KS

[Klhall]

When my son was 21, I pre ordered casino chips so they were in the room when we arrived. He LOVED IT!

[maureencruiser]

:D Get him a monkey in a hat! :D

[maureencruiser]

They have tshirts that say....work sucks, im going on a cruise....I got a waterproof video camera for $89 at Sams Club. You can also buy disposable waterproof cameras at CVS, etc...

[trixietx]

Pre order a RCCL bathrobe for him that will be in your cabin when you arrive. My DH has used his for many years. You could also/or order a wine and fruit selection to be in your room when you arrive. When my DS @ DDIL got married we gave them a cruise for their honeymoon. I had wine and a fruit plate sent to their cabin and they liked it, or said they did!