Ever spotted those matching cruise shirts with big ship names and cartoon graphics? Fun, but often a little tacky – and definitely not something you’d wear once you’re back home. I wanted to change that by designing cruise t-shirts that feel modern, Gen-Z trendy, and stylish enough to keep wearing long after the holiday glow fades.
In case you didn’t already know, I work as a designer in my non-travel blogger life. And I’ve always wanted to bring more elements of my design skillset into content creation and blogging. Whether that’s illustrative posts, typography stylings, or cruise t-shirts. That’s why I decided to launch my own Etsy store, where you can now see some of my new designs. I’ll be introducing different styles over time, because as you probably know… designers love to play with different aesthetics and arrangements!
Visit the Owen Places Etsy store here!
For now, I’m starting out with print-on-demand t-shirts. But before putting them live, I ordered and tested each design myself to make sure they were produced on super soft, durable tees with high-quality prints.
I’d love to get further into this and start designing cruise magnets, enamel pins, and even cruising ducks – but let’s ease in gently with t-shirts for now. You’ll also find a mix of ready-to-order and personalised options, meaning you can add your ship name for a special sailing.
Cruise T-Shirts That Have Been Tried and Tested
Every single design you see is actually hand drawn by me. No stock graphics, no AI – just genuine designs from someone who loves both cruising and creating.
This isn’t just another cheap souvenir tee. The shirt is made from 100% ring-spun cotton, which means it’s soft, lightweight, and perfect for warm-weather sailing. The neckline and sleeves are double-stitched for durability.
It comes in unisex sizing, so whether you’re packing it for yourself or buying as part of a matching cruise outfit, it’s designed to be comfortable and flattering.
Why Etsy?
Etsy felt like the obvious first step. I can upload my designs to a print-on-demand supplier and instantly reach a global audience. So while the designs are created here in Edinburgh, Scotland, they can be shipped just as easily to someone in Kansas City as to someone down the road.
It’s probably a no brainer… But obviously this blog post is somewhat affiliated / sponsored as I will be directly profiting from any sales you buy from Etsy… Duh! It’s my own Etsy!
