Croptop Posted July 18, 2010 #126 Share Posted July 18, 2010 We've got a little basket that we watched a street vendor weave for us out of a single, big palm frond while he regaled us with tales about the island (St. Lucia). He was quite a character and my wife and I had a great time chatting with him. The basket itself is nothing extra-ordinary but it brings back fond memories of our very first cruise. (He also weaved a little angel fish on a stick out of what was left of the fronds; that's probably my second favourite souvenir) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillcountry Posted July 23, 2010 #127 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We've got a little basket that we watched a street vendor weave for us out of a single, big palm frond while he regaled us with tales about the island (St. Lucia). He was quite a character and my wife and I had a great time chatting with him. The basket itself is nothing extra-ordinary but it brings back fond memories of our very first cruise. (He also weaved a little angel fish on a stick out of what was left of the fronds; that's probably my second favourite souvenir) We have some simple necklaces that were hand-beaded with seeds and wooden beads that we got in Jamaica. I keep them in a cheap wooden bowl we got there as well. Seeing this little display always brings back thoughts of our wonderful time there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple_Girl Posted July 26, 2010 #128 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) We haven't cruised before but we have traveled a little bit. We get coffee mugs and Christmas ornaments. We have tea together every night before bed and it is nice to use our souvenir mugs. I also like to get some jewelry. My favorite souvies are all the digital pictures I take. I have all my vaca photos together on my computer at work as a screen saver. For our upcoming cruise I'm hoping to get a conch shell that we can learn to play as a horn. My mother just gave me a wonderful charm bracelet, so I think I'll get a charm as well. Edited July 26, 2010 by Maple_Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgm61 Posted August 18, 2010 #129 Share Posted August 18, 2010 My hubby would be the sand saver and shot glasses. I bought some fabric in Mazatlan and still haven't made my dress yet. :p I will for my next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barba21885 Posted August 21, 2010 #130 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I always buy a magnet of the ship....nice little fleet developing on my refrigerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equusvilla Posted August 24, 2010 #131 Share Posted August 24, 2010 DH bought me a diamond wedding ring on our cruise... after we have been married for 20 years! We have had the means to buy one for a very long time - I just never found one I loved until our stop in St. Marten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marycontrary50 Posted September 20, 2010 #132 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Before we sailed on the Queen Mary II, my DH bought me a big, beautiful coffee table book about the ship in a bookstore in Ft. Lauderdale, then had the captain sign it ! My other favorites are the original artwork that we bought in St.Martin and the beautiful ceramic lady carrying a basket of fruit on her head that we bought in St. Thomas-original and unusual. I heartiliy recommend a visit to Mr.Tablecloth- a wonderful shop in St.Thomas, filled with lovely linens and helpful sales staff. I bought our daughter a beautiful lace parasol there, too. Bring the dimensions of your dining table or buy pretty placemats/napkins sets- they make great gifts for family & friends at home, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Linarcos Posted September 20, 2010 #133 Share Posted September 20, 2010 It's easy for me, any of the items I bought on the SS NORWAY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisker92 Posted December 1, 2010 #134 Share Posted December 1, 2010 The best thing I brought home from a cruise was my wife! We were on a cruise form Venice to Istanbul and we got married on the island of Santorini half way through the cruise. The pictures are on our website http://www.stevekathytravels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted January 16, 2011 #135 Share Posted January 16, 2011 My favorite souvenir would have to be the gold ship on a stick I got on the Carnival Destiny for winning the Blackjack tourny. That is the only thing I wanted to get on my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxgirl Posted January 25, 2011 #136 Share Posted January 25, 2011 My favorite souvenir would have to be the gold ship on a stick I got on the Carnival Destiny for winning the Blackjack tourny. That is the only thing I wanted to get on my cruise. I'm trying to imagine what a "ship on a stick" is....dying of curiosity. Would you mind posting a photo of yours? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagelmom6 Posted January 28, 2011 #137 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Last year I won a trivia contest on the pool deck and got a cheap plastic trophy of the ship. It's probably the cheapest souvenir I own but I display it proudly and smile whenever I look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsgoneletscruise Posted January 28, 2011 #138 Share Posted January 28, 2011 An adorable little tropical fish Christmas tree ornament. I purchased it on our first cruise (it was Christmas after-all) and have cherished it ever since. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriep Posted February 10, 2011 #139 Share Posted February 10, 2011 This was a suggestion I found on these boards before our Mediterranean cruise last summer -- colorful kitchen towels from each port. Inexpensive & something you can actually use on a regular basis. And when you pull them out you are taken back to the days you spent in those locations. (We also bought a couple spoon rests in Barcelona that are so colorful on our countertop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted February 17, 2011 #140 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I collect Swarovski (sp) crystal pieces of animals I have seen while on cruises. Looking at them brings back great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowroller62 Posted February 17, 2011 #141 Share Posted February 17, 2011 My favorite is a plate given to us for the inaugural cruise of the Holland American ship "Noordam" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcalcoop Posted August 23, 2011 #142 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I try to get my passport stamped every chance I get. If there is no immigration or customs or travel office available in a port we visit, then I go to the nearest local post office and have them stamp my passport. Works well since it bears the city name and date and country. 95% of the time, they'll do it for free. I also try to get something that's unique and original to the island or port I visit. In Mexico, I get their pure vanilla. Rum cakes from Caymans. Jerk spice in Jamaica. Larimar gems found only in Dominican Republic. You get the idea. I usually research for what I should be looking for before visiting a new place. I love coffee so I've also brought back a 1 lb bag of local coffee from each place I've been to. I enjoy the new coffee destination every morning! Last, I try to visit a local grocery store or variety store or food mart. I travel the aisles and pick up local spices or well-packaged baked goodies. A wonderful learning experience to see the cultural foods, what spices they cook with, local produce and even cleaning and beauty items. If you're lucky, some might carry local handicrafts for a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted August 23, 2011 #143 Share Posted August 23, 2011 My Mexican Fire Opal ring that I got in Mazatlan in January 2000. I'd seen them in Cabo San Lucas and really loved them but they were way out of my price range. The next day, I was able to get one for under $200 in Mazatlan, which was about half of what the cost of one of the lower priced ones I saw in Cabo cost (anywhere between $400 - $600). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseAdict218 Posted August 24, 2011 #144 Share Posted August 24, 2011 My favorite would be from our second cruise a portrait/canvis of my parents from formal night :D I also love collecting all local currency from whereever we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean95404 Posted August 24, 2011 #145 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Mine is a rusty rail spike that was lying along the tracks in the Yukon. Passengers were not allowed off the train, but the conductor stepped off, picked it up and gave it to me. It's a nice conversation piece of our Alaskan cruise. Another is a carved stone shallow bowl that is used as a soap dish in the hall bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisy susy Posted August 28, 2011 #146 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I bought a double sided flip ring in the cruise terminal at Valpariso Chili ..on a b2b2b2b around SA and the Horn in 2008. I has Jasper stone on one side and lapis on the other...I love this $40 ring and wear it all the time...I would buy more if I ever get back to the cruise terminal there again! I also love my little Pack purse I bought on a Princess cruise and I have usedfor many excursions..Cruisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Caroline Posted August 28, 2011 #147 Share Posted August 28, 2011 A handmade jug from Santorini that looks exactly like the wine jugs at the Akitori dig (sorry if I spelled that dig name wrong).... from Minoan times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelie95 Posted September 13, 2011 #148 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Having only sailed on HAL, I usually collect the dark blue w/gold inlay coffee mugs of each ship. I also collect the starbucks coffee mugs from different countries I've visited. Yes, I know it's corny...:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirlkat Posted October 23, 2011 #149 Share Posted October 23, 2011 My Mexican Fire Opals would also be my favorite souvenir. I was able to buy the loose stones in Matzalan and when I got home I had my jeweler set them for me. I was able to have a ring, necklace and tennis bracelet made from the stones. The orange color is just phenomenal. I enjoy picking up unusual pieces when I find them. My sister likes to call it her retirement fund. ;) Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minn.cruisers Posted October 24, 2011 #150 Share Posted October 24, 2011 A couple of years after my Grandmother passed away, my parents were still going through allof her stuff. I am very sentimental about family historical things and was so worried that they would toss things I might want.. so my Mom gave me a big box of "stuff" .. consisting mostly of old pictures, scrap books from the 1940's and on, recipes ..and lots of other things. Among the items - I found: 1. both my Grandparents expired passports with many many international stamps stamped in them... 2. Holland America cruise entertainment bills including well known acts like Victor Borge, Etheyl Merman and Russel Nypes. 3. an enclosure card from flowers sent to their cabin from a friend, 4. hand made maps charting out not only the progress of their trans-atlantic journeys with dates and weather notes 5. many pictures of them on the ship looking quite smart in their very formal attire, laying out in the sun on deck upon those old teak lounge chairs..and there was even a picture of my Grandfather standing by the ship rail wearing wooden shoes from Holland! They cruised quite a bit during their lives and Oh my goodness - what a treasure this was to me. I took these items and afixed them into a shadow box and hung it on the wall. It is still there today. While I am not sure that a plastic drink glass may mean something to your Grandchildren ... I assure you - the photos and other (long lasting ;)) ship memorabilia will! If you want to see it, scroll down to the bottom 3 pictures of this post: http://equusvilla.blogspot.com/2008/01/totally-inspired.html If you double click on them, they will enlarge and you can read the show bill for yourself! So enjoyed seeing this, it is amazing what you have created. I hope to do a shadowbox soon with all this inspiration from you :) What an amazing gift of all this memorabilia you found in that special box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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