Planning a Christmas cruise with the whole family? Matching shirts make the photos on deck, at the muster drill and at dinner so much more fun, and they help you spot your crew in a crowded port. Here are a few ideas for matching family Christmas cruise shirts you can personalize with your family name and sail year. You can also browse our full collection of custom family cruise shirts for every kind of sailing.
1. Sleigh? We Took a Ship! (Santa on a cruise)
A playful holiday cruise design: Santa trading the sleigh for a cruise ship. Add your family name and "Christmas Cruise 2026" underneath.
- Sleigh We Took a Ship family tee
- Sleigh We Took a Ship sweatshirt for chilly evenings on deck
2. Fa La La Lounging
A relaxed, poolside-holiday look for families who plan to spend the cruise on a lounge chair.
3. Ship Us Somewhere Warm
For winter-break cruises to the Caribbean or Mexico, with sizes for adults and kids.
4. Funny role shirts for each family member
Give everyone a title: Mom, Cruise Director, Dad, I Paid for This, Grandma, Snack Manager and Pool Tester.
Tips for matching family cruise shirts
- Order early: every shirt is printed to order, so give yourself time before your sail date.
- Pick one day to match: embarkation day or a formal-night-free sea day works well for photos.
- Personalize it: add your family name, ship or year so the shirts become a keepsake.
- Bring a layer: decks get windy at night, so a matching sweatshirt helps.
See all of our matching family cruise shirts.
More Christmas Cruise Shirt Ideas
Want something different from the designs above? These Christmas cruise shirt ideas mix holiday details with ships, palm trees and ocean waves, and each one is personalized with your family name and year.
- Custom Merry Cruisemas Wreath Christmas Cruise Shirt – a cruise ship framed by a holiday wreath (also as a sweatshirt)
- Custom Reindeer Captain Christmas Cruise Shirt – a reindeer at the ship's wheel (also as a sweatshirt)
- Custom Christmas Cruise Ship Shirt – a cruise ship decorated for the holidays
- Custom Elf Cruise Buffet Christmas Shirt – an elf carrying a full buffet plate on deck
Kids can match too: try the Kids Merry Cruisemas Wreath Shirt or the Kids Reindeer Captain Shirt.
How to Plan Your Christmas Cruise Family Shirts
- Pick one design or a set. One design in different colors looks matched; different designs from the same theme look coordinated.
- Plan for the weather. Christmas sailings to warm places call for tees on deck; a sweatshirt helps on windy evenings and in air-conditioned dining rooms.
- Save one shirt for a photo day. A sea day or a port beach stop is an easy time for a group picture.
- Order early. Shirts are printed to order, so check the product page for current production and shipping information before your sail date.
Looking for year-round designs? See our family cruise shirt ideas and funny family cruise shirts for mom, dad and grandparents.
FAQ
What should a family wear on a Christmas cruise?
Light tees for warm ports and pool days, plus a sweatshirt or light layer for evenings on deck. Many families plan one matching shirt for embarkation day or a group photo.
Can I put our family name on Christmas cruise shirts?
Yes. Each shirt is personalized with the text shown on the product page, such as your family name and the year, and printed to order.
Do the Christmas cruise designs come in kids sizes?
Many do. Look for the "Kids" version of a design, and check each product page for available sizes and colors.