I’ve been on dozens of vacations, but only few have been as memorable as the time me and my friends went on a cruise. Yesterday I was looking at old pictures and was reminded of this amazing trip, and wanted to share. It was on our first summer vacation from university, the first time we traveled as a group. It was definitely an eye-opener for me, and showed me how much fun vacations could be, especially if spent with some of your favorite people in the world. And what made it all the more special was the cruise t-shirts we all bought. I kept mine and it was right there with the pictures. Having that memorabilia can really bring back emotions and make you appreciate your times.
If you decide to go on a cruise vacation with friends, there are several things to keep in mind. But the most important, in my opinion, is to get matching t-shirts to elevate your vacation to next level of fun.
Choosing a t-shirt
First of all, let’s discuss where you can get perfect tees for your group of friends on a cruise. You can order them online, or get one in person. Your traditional retail stores are unlikely to have cruise t-shirts, so you will have to print it.
Lucky for you, Etsy is full of smart and original cruise t-shirt designs. They are simply image files formatted as png, which means they have transparent background. You can take these to print shops near you, and pick out a t-shirt you want. Choosing a t-shirt in person has several advantages. Most important is that you can choose any material you want. This is a t-shirt you will be wearing all day, so its important to pick one that feels comfortable on your skin. Second, you can also ensure that the t-shirt is the right size. I wear an L, but sometimes when I order online, L is too small for me. There’s no way to know the sizing standards for sure. Trying it on at the print shop is one way to make sure your cruise t-shirt for group of friends will fit you.
Designs
Now, lets talk designs. There are a lot of fun and creative designs online. Most of the designs you find on Amazon or on online shops are available on Etsy. Some sellers even have a pack of 100+ designs in PNG format. Surely you can find one you like.
I think its not obligatory for all group of friends to wear the same design, or wear custom t-shirt at all. Its just more fun this way. I recommend giving your friends the freedom to choose a design they like, or come up with one themselves. Its much less work on your part, and makes the whole thing that much more exciting. But do help your friends figure out the logistics of printing a t-shirt for group of friends on a cruise.