350 Creative Cruise Quotes For Inspiration
Welcome aboard, fellow cruisers! As you prepare for your cruise vacation, why not add a touch of fun, humor, or inspiration to your cruise experience?
If you're anything like me, you are always looking for the perfect quote for your social media post, email, or cruise t-shirt. Cruise quotes can not only serve as fantastic design elements but they are also wonderful conversation starters onboard the ship.
Below, we've curated a treasure chest full of some of the best cruise quotes. Everything from funny to romantic, there's something for everyone! Get ready to be inspired as you are preparing for your cruise adventure.
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Fun and Funny Cruise Quotes
If you've ever wondered what makes cruising so fantastic, below is a collection of fun and funny cruise quotes that sum it up perfectly. Find your favorite and share it with your cruise mates!
| “Life is better at sea!” |
| “Cruising: Where every hour is happy hour!” |
| “Waves of fun await!” |
| “Seas the day!” |
| “Anchors away to happiness!” |
| “Cruise mode: On!” |
| “Salty air, sandy hair, don't care.” |
| “Cruising through life one port at a time.” |
| “Life's a beach, and then you cruise.” |
| “Sail, relax, repeat.” |
| “Sun, sea, and a splash of glee!” |
| “Lost at sea? I am not lost; I'm exploring!” |
| “Cruise hair, don't care!” |
| “Cruising: It's all about the journey.” |
| “When in doubt, cruise it out!” |
| “Set your sails to the rhythm of the waves.” |
| “To cruise or not to cruise? Silly question!” |
| “Adventures and dreams are just one cruise away.” |
| “Cruising is my therapy, and the sea is my counselor.” |
| “This is my cruise t-shirt.” |
| “Sail away to where the sun kisses the sea.” |
| “Adventure awaits, and the sea calls your name.” |
| “Cruise like nobody's watching.” |
| “No rough seas can sink our spirits.” |
| “The one where they go on a cruise.” |
| “Friends don't let friend cruise alone.” |
| “The world is your oyster; the cruise ship is your pearl.” |
| “Seas the day and let your worries drift away.” |
| “Look to the sea and there I'll be.” |
| “Cruise control: When your biggest decision is pool or buffet” |
| “Cruising: It's cheaper than therapy!” |
| “I like big boats and I can not lie!” |
| “I have no cruise control!” |
| “My other ride is a cruise ship!” |
| “May the cruise be with you.” |
| “Cruising: Where it's ok to be a lil nauti!” |
| “Slipping into sailing mode” |
| “This is my sea day shirt” |
| “Cruises well with others” |
| “Cruiseologist” |
| “Bon Voyage Bitches!” |
| “Shake your cruise thing!” |
| “I will cruise here and there, I will cruise everywhere.” |
Punny Cruise Quotes
Puns aren't just for dads, they are for cruisers too. Are you looking for a fun pun for on your t-shirt or photo caption? Here is a fun assortment of quotes to get you giggling.
| “I'm ‘knot' a sailor, but I'm on a boat!” |
| “I'm ‘shore' this cruise will be a ‘rocking' good time!” |
| “Don't ‘sea' any problems? Just ‘wave'!” |
| “Just ‘o-fish-ially' on the cruise!” |
| “This cruise ship is ‘boat-tiful'!” |
| “Cruises are ‘knot' your average vacation.” |
| “When in doubt, ‘seas' the opportunity to cruise.” |
| “Don't ‘anchor' yourself to the daily grind; go on a cruise!” |
| “Life is ‘buoy-tiful' on the open sea.” |
| “Need Vitamin Sea!” |
| “Cruises make ‘waves' of memories.” |
| “Cruise vacations are ‘ship'-solutely fantastic.” |
| “Cruising: Where ‘sails' meet tales.” |
| “Seas the day and cruise away.” |
| “Set your course for ‘shore' fun on a cruise.” |
| “Cruise lovers: We do ‘knot' what we'd do without the sea!” |
| “Welcome to the ship show.'” |
| “Cruise ships: Where the ‘deck' is stacked with fun.” |
| “No ‘sinking' feelings here; only ‘floating' happiness. |
| “Cruising: The ‘anchor' to my soul's desires.” |
| “Cruising is ‘shore' to make waves in your heart.” |
| “Seas the day! Go on a cruise adventure.” |
| “Cruises: The ‘sail'-vation for wanderlust.” |
| “Sail-a-brate good times” |
| “It's a sail-a-bration” |
| “Bon Voyage, Beaches.” |
Drinking Cruise Quotes
Ahh yes, you know we have to include the drinking quotes! These will be sure to get the party started whether you are traveling with a group of friends or making new cruise friends.
| “Why limit happy to an hour? On a cruise, it's happy hours, plural!” |
| “This is my drink tally t-shirt.” |
| “Cruise rule: No wine left behind!” |
| “Onboard, it's five o'clock everywhere.” |
| “Cruising: Where the only rocks you'll find are in your glass.” |
| “Life is short; try all the drinks, especially on a cruise.” |
| “Cruises are like floating Cheers bars; everybody knows your name… after a few drinks!” |
| “There's no such thing as ‘too many cocktails' on a cruise!” |
| “Cruise ships: Where the ocean's waves meet the bartender's shakes.” |
| “Sip, sip, hooray! It's time for another drink on this cruise!” |
| “Why climb the walls when you can cruise the waves with a drink in hand?” |
| “On a cruise, your cup isn't half full or half empty; it's ready for a refill!” |
| “Cruise tip: The more umbrella drinks, the more vacation you feel.” |
| “No worries, just cocktails and cruise tales.” |
| “Cruise life is waves of fun, and we're loving every sip of it!” |
| “Drinks well with others.” |
| “Wine not? It's a ‘grape' time to cruise!” |
| “Cruise goal: To find the Lido deck bar and never leave.” |
| “Cruising is like a fine wine; it only gets better with time and a few refills.” |
| “The only ice I like is in my drink on a sunny deck!” |
| “Why just sip the sea breeze when you can drink it too?” |
| “Cruise like a sailor, drink like a pirate!” |
| “Cruise motto: ‘Drink responsibly' – as in, don't spill your drink!” |
| “I'm on a boat, and I've got my priorities straight: booze first, everything else later.” |
| “Cruise control: Navigating the waves with a cocktail in hand.” |
| “Cruisin' without boozin'? That's like a ship without a sail.” |
| “Booze cruise, where the ‘ship' hits the ‘fan' with every cocktail.” |
| “We're not on a booze cruise; we're on a ‘happiness excursion' with a bar.” |
| “Why chase the horizon when you can sip it at the bar?” |
| “Alcohol: The sea's greatest companion on a cruise.” |
| “Cruise life: Where the saltwater meets the tequila shot.” |
| “It's not the motion of the ocean; it's the potion in my hand.” |
| “Booze cruise rule: If you spill your drink, you have to walk the plank.” |
| “Let's get ship-faced!” |
| “The ocean's waves are calling, and so is the bartender.” |
| “Cruise ships: Where happy hours are all day and night.” |
| “Why go on a sightseeing tour when you can have a sip-seeing tour on a booze cruise?” |
| “Life is better with a little umbrella in your drink, especially on a cruise.” |
| “Cruise more, worry less, and keep the cocktails flowing.” |
| “Booze cruise vibes: Float like a boat, sting like a tequila shot.” |
| “The Captain is my DD” |
| “Warning: We bought the drink package!” |
| “I am the reason all the rum is gone!” |
| “Girls just wanna have rum!” |
| “Only here for the rum and the booty!” |
| “I like them salty!” |
| “Blame it on the drink package!” |
First Time Cruiser Quotes
Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising! Everyone has to start somewhere, and these quotes can help you make your first cruise even more memorable!
| “First-time cruiser's motto: When in doubt, ask the crew!” |
| “Don't worry, first-time cruisers; the ship will leave without you.” |
| “Life is short; take the cruise, and the dessert at the buffet!” |
| “The only thing better than your first cruise is your second one.” |
| “First-time cruisers, time to get nauti!” |
| “First-time cruising tip: Yes, the toilet does sound like that.” |
| “First time cruiser alert.” |
| “First-time cruiser's discovery: Cruise ship hallways are longer after midnight.” |
| “They say you never forget your first cruise, you won't stop talking about it for months!” |
| “First-time cruiser's secret: Cruise calories don't count, your diet starts when the cruise ends!” |
| “Complete Cruise Noob.” |
Holiday Cruise Quotes
These holiday cruise quotes will get you in the spirit of having a memorable holiday at sea.
| “Cruising during the holidays: The perfect way to unwrap the world together.” |
| “On this holiday cruise, the only ice we'll find is in our drinks.” |
| “Holidays at sea: Where we celebrate traditions from all over the world, one port at a time.” |
| “Family cruises during the holidays: Where every day feels like Christmas morning!” |
| “This holiday season, we've swapped snowflakes for seashells and carols for waves on our family cruise.” |
| “Sailing into the holidays, one tropical paradise at a time.” |
| “Our family's gift to each other this holiday season: a cruise filled with endless memories and love.” |
| “Holidays onboard: Where the joy is boundless, and the memories are endless.” |
| “It's beginning to look like I bought the drink package.” |
| “Celebrating the holidays at sea: Where the real gifts are the moments shared with family.” |
| “Cruisin' for Christmas!” |
| “Cruisin' Into the New Year!” |
| “Merry Cruisemas” |
Kids Cruise Quotes
Include the kiddos in all the fun! You are sure to find the perfect quote to match every personality from the little ones to the teens.
| “Ahoy Mateys, we're sailing into new adventures!” |
| “Cruise mode: ON, Fun mode: MAX!” |
| “Cruising with a smile from bow to stern.” |
| “A cruising today to keep the boredom away!” |
| “Cruises are the ultimate playground on water.” |
| “Waves of laughter, rays of sunshine!” |
| “Adventure awaits, let's cruise and celebrate!” |
| “Cruising: where the sea meets glee!” |
| “Sail, play, repeat!” |
| “Anchors aweigh, it's playtime all day!” |
| “Cruising through life one splash at a time.” |
| “Sandy toes and salty kisses.” |
| “Just keep cruising, just keep cruising.” |
| “Sea you later, boredom!” |
| “Swim, splash, and sail your worries away.” |
| “Living the dream, one wave at a time.” |
| “Make waves, not tantrums!” |
| “Why did the sea monster eat the cruise ship? Because it had a taste for adventure!” |
| “Sun, sea, and endless glee!” |
| “Cruising: where kids become pirates!” |
| “Mermaid kisses and starfish wishes.” |
| “In the world of cruising, every day is Funday!” |
| “Unplug, unwind, and unleash the fun!” |
| “Keep calm and cruise on!” |
| “The only blues here are the ocean and the sky.” |
| “Cruising: Where bedtime is optional!” |
| “Sun-kissed, cruise-blissed.” |
| “Sea more, worry less.” |
| “Life's a beach, and we're building sandcastles!” |
| “Cruise control: set to ‘happy' mode.” |
| “Cruising is our superpower.” |
| “Cruising: Where you are shore to have a whale of a time!” |
| “Captain Kiddo: Ruler of the Cruise.” |
| “Cruise: Where the fun never sets!” |
| “Cruising: The ultimate treasure hunt for kids!” |
| “Cruise buddies are the best buddies.” |
| “Smooth seas and happy hearts.” |
| “Cruising: Where ‘Are we there yet?' becomes ‘We're here, hooray!'” |
| “Drifting away to endless play.” |
| “Kids cruise, parents snooze!” |
| “Cruising: where every day is a new adventure!” |
| “Future Cruiseologist” |
| “Yeah, Brah, on a cruise.” |
| “Cruisin' is sic!” |
Birthday Cruise Quotes
Celebrating a birthday on a cruise ship is about as fun as it gets! Here are some quotes to get your party started.
| “Another year older, but still young at sea!” |
| “Birthday Cruise Vibes: Why count candles when you can count waves?” |
| “Birthdays are like cruises – you're just one year closer to the next adventure!” |
| “Cruising through life, one birthday at a time.” |
| “Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you.” |
| “Don't count years, count cruise memories!” |
| “Celebrating my trip around the sun with a trip around the sea!” |
| “On your birthday cruise, you're not getting older; you're getting saltier!” |
| “Life is short; take the cruise. It's your birthday, after all!” |
| “Forget the cake; let's have cocktails on the Lido deck for your birthday!” |
| “My birthday wish is to make waves on the high seas!” |
| “You're not over the hill; you're cruising on top of the waves!” |
| “Cheers to being the captain of your own life – especially on your birthday!” |
| “On your birthday cruise, the sea whispers sweet secrets, and your heart listens.” |
| “May your birthday be filled with warm breezes, bright stars, and even brighter smiles.” |
| “Birthdays are the start of a new voyage in the journey of life, and a cruise is the perfect way to embark on it.” |
| “Cruising through life with you makes every birthday an even more beautiful adventure.” |
| “Another year of precious memories, and your birthday cruise is just one more gem in the treasure chest of life.” |
| “In the book of life, each birthday is a new chapter. May your cruise be a tale of joy and love.” |
| “Here's to celebrating another year of your incredible journey. Happy birthday, and may your cruise be unforgettable!” |
Romantic and Marriage Cruise Quotes
When it comes to romance and love, there's something undeniably magical about the sea. Cruise ships offer the perfect setting for couples to rekindle their romance or embark on a new adventure together. To celebrate the love that blooms on these floating paradises, we've gathered a collection of heartwarming and cruise sayings that capture the essence of love at sea.
| “Sailing through life together, one wave of love at a time.” |
| “Our love is like the endless horizon, a journey without a destination.” |
| “Two hearts, one cruise, a lifetime of memories.” |
| “On this voyage of love, our hearts are the compass.” |
| “The ocean's depths are nothing compared to the depth of our love.” |
| “In your arms, I've found my forever port of call.” |
| “Cruising through life hand in hand, side by side, heart to heart.” |
| “Every sunset reminds me of the day we said ‘I do' under the open sky.” |
| “Our honeymoon cruise: Where our love sets sail on the sea of forever.” |
| “You, me, and the sea – the perfect recipe for a lifelong honeymoon.” |
| “Honeymoon cruise rule: Everyone must refer to us as ‘Captain Lovebirds'!” |
| “Marriage is like a cruise. It's all smooth sailing until someone forgets to put the toilet seat down.” |
| “Why have one honeymoon when you can have one in every port?” |
| “On this cruise, we're taking the plunge!” |
| “Cruise compromises are the key to a successful marriage: I try all the desserts, you try all the drinks.” |
| “Honeymoon: Where you learn that the only compass that truly matters is the one pointing to your spouse's heart.” |
| “Honeymoon tip: Find a secluded spot on the ship to watch the sunset… or avoid the buffet lines. Either way, it's a win.” |
| “Honeymoon mode: When you're too busy dancing on the deck to notice the ship's wobbles.” |
| “Honeymoon goals: Collecting more memories than souvenirs.” |
| “Cruising together, because nothing tests love like choosing between the pool and bingo.” |
| “The ocean is wide, and so is our love for each other. Together, there are no horizons we can't reach.” |
| “Husband and wife, cruisin' for life!” |
| “Captain” and “Anchor” |
| “I married him for his cruise status.” |
Divorce Cruise Quotes
Planning a cruise after a divorce? These quotes are meant to bring humor and a positive perspective to cruising after a divorce.
| “Let the sea set you free.” |
| “All aboard the S.S. Separation.” |
| “Set sail, say farewell, and seize the single life!” |
| “Sailing away from my ex on the S.S. Freedom!” |
| “Adrift at sea and free from matrimony!” |
| “Cruising through life, one divorce at a time!” |
| “Left my anchor on the shore, I am married no more!” |
| “Single and ready to mingle on the high seas!” |
| “Bon voyage to my old life, ahoy to new adventures!” |
| “Divorce is a one-way ticket to a better cruise!” |
| “Let's get this divorce cruise started!” |
| “Unhooked, unattached, and untethered on this cruise.” |
| “Goodbye marriage, hello margaritas by the pool!” |
| “Cruising into the next chapter of my life.” |
| “No spouse, no problems—just smooth sailing ahead.” |
| “I'm the captain of my own ship now.” |
| “Fill my glass, I divorced an ass!” |
Family Cruise Quotes
Whether you're planning a multi-generational cruise or simply seeking a break from the everyday with your kids, let these quotes inspire you to set sail with your loved ones and make long-lasting memories.
| “Family cruise rule: If you see a line, stand in it. Someone needs whatever it's for!” |
| “It's not a family cruise until someone loses track of their cabin key and flips out.” |
| “Cruise cabin: Where you'll find all the things you can't locate at home, including your family members.” |
| “Why have a room with a view when you can have a room with a crew?” |
| “Family cruising is the art of keeping your sanity while everyone wants to do something different.” |
| “From ship to shore, I love you more.” |
| “Cruising with family: Where ‘vacation' and ‘family time' magically combine.” |
| “The best part about a family cruise is you get to be sunburned together!” |
| “The family that cruises together, stays together.” |
| “Cruising is the best way to take a break from life, explore the world, and strengthen family bonds.” |
| “In the grand adventure of life, family cruises are the chapters we'll always cherish.” |
| “Family, like a ship, faces storms, but it's the unity that keeps it afloat through every journey.” |
| “Cruise on, my dear family, for life's greatest treasures are the shared moments at sea.” |
| “A family cruise is the compass that points us to each other, even when we're surrounded by the boundless sea.” |
| “Families are like ships; they may hit rough waters, but their love remains unsinkable.” |
| “A family cruise is a journey of love, laughter, and lasting memories.” |
| “May our family cruise be the backdrop for countless adventures, love stories, and laughter.” |
| “We're here to rock the boat!” |
| Oh ship, it's a family trip!” |
Famous Person Cruise Quotes
Some of the world's most famous individuals have spoken about being inspired by the sea. We have gathered a sampling of some of their most inspiring quotes below.
| “The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.” – John Rousmaniere |
| “The sea finds out everything you did wrong.” – Francis Stokes |
| “You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails.” – Yiddish proverb |
| “Cruising is an attitude. It's about a feeling of freedom and spontaneity.” – Kate Chastain |
| “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers.” – Pat Conroy |
| “Cruising has a romance for the individual.” – Princess Grace of Monaco |
| “Cruising is not just a way of life, it's a lifestyle.” – Karan Bohn |
| “If a man must be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most.” – E.B. White |
| “Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain |
| “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart |
| “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert |
| “To reach a port, we must sail—Sail, not tie at anchor—Sail, not drift.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Cousteau |
| “Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta |
| “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”- Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| “Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” – Van Morrison |
| “The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul.” – Robert Wyland |
| “The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish.” – Jacques Cousteau |
| “Cruising has two pleasures. One is to go out in wider waters from a sheltered place. The other is to go into a sheltered place from wider waters.” – Howard Bloomfield |
| “May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your shoes.” The Little Mermaid |
| “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Christopher Columbus |
| “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” – John F. Kennedy |
| “Love is like the sea. It's a moving thing, but still and all, it takes its shape from the shore it meets, and it's different with every shore.” Zora Neale Hurston |
| “The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea.” – Isak Dinesen |
| “The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.”— Joshua Slocum |
| “It isn't that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” ― Sir Francis Drake |
| “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine |
| “Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat.” – Jimmy Buffett |
| “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| “The journey not the arrival matters.” – T.S. Eliot |
| “We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” – Aristotle Onassis |
| “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca |
| “Exploration knows no bounds; it is fueled by an insatiable curiosity.” – Jacques Cousteau |
| “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust |
| “I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.” – Susan Sontag |
| “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard |
| “Life's an adventure that is best lived boldly, on land or at sea.” – Ferdinand Magellan |
| “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Cousteau |
| “The only way to deal with the world's problems is to develop the kind of courage that transcends borders.” – Stanley Tucci |
| “To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen |
| “See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me.” – Moana |
| “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” – Captain Jack Sparrow |
| “In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.” – Charles M Schulz |
Most Likely To Quotes
In our ‘Most Likely To' cruise quotes collection, we playfully assign cruise-related superlatives to different types of travelers. So, give some thought to your mates and add a touch of fun to your cruise with our collection of “Most Likely to” quotes.
| Fall overboard |
| Get sassy with the captain |
| Drink all the rum |
| Wear an eye patch |
| Sing karaoke |
| Rock the boat |
| Win the hairy legs contest |
| To conquer the buffet |
| Get lost at sea |
| Become a pier runner |
| Get ship faced |
| Get nauti |
| Take all the pictures |
| Snorkel with the sharks |
| Get sunburned |
| Buy all the souvenirs |
| Party like a pirate |
| Try to sail the ship |
| Jump line at the buffet |
| Press all the buttons in the elevator |
| Book another cruise |
| Lose their cabin card |
| Kiss the captain |
| Win at Bingo |
| Get us into trouble |
| Forget what day it is |
| Dance the night away |
| Make the most friends |
Creative Ways to Use Quotes
T-shirts: If you are looking to turn any these quotes into t-shirts, Etsy is a great place to find a small business to help you out.
Quote Poster: If you would like to turn these quotes into a motivational poster or other great printables, here is my favorite step by step instructions to get started: How To Make A Printable in Canva.
Invitation: Using a quote to invite friends and family to come with you gets attention and sets the mood for a fabulous cruise vacation.
Door decoration: You can use a quote to decorate your cruise door. There are many fun ideas to get you started at Stateroom Statements.
Theme: Pick the quote that describes your cruise best and set it as the theme for your cruise. Use it for everything! Put it in your emails, t-shirts, itinerary, checklists, and your cruise door!
There you have it, fellow cruisers! A fantastic collection of cruise travel quotes that will add a splash of personality to your cruise experience. Whether you're looking for fun, humor, puns, inspiration, or words from the wise, these quotes are perfect for spicing up your next cruise.
If you are looking for more great information to help you prepare for your cruise, check out our blog posts about Embarkation Day and Popular Caribbean Cruise Ports.
Happy cruising and remember we are with you from Shore to Cruise! Bon voyage!
