27 Ship-Shape Nautical Gifts That Will Knot Disappoint Any Ocean Lover

Updated: May 02 2023

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Pull up the anchor, it's time to sail away on the most ship-shape list of nautical gifts in the seven seas. Be the boat-ess with the mostest by decking the gangway and galley of your floating abode with nautical decor and nautical signs that will *knot* disappoint. When your favorite boater docks their ship at the lake house, they'll walk into a lake home filled with cool wall art. Treat your favorite crew of sailors to Christmas gifts that will make their boat the finest (or funniest, there is a poop deck sign on this list of gift ideas) one out on the ocean. Or yacht rock a fisherman's world with a sophisticated cutting board he can prepare his haul on. You know what they say, red sky at night, sailor's delight, red sky in the morning, stay home and search this list of nautical gifts instead (heed this warning!).

Three Sheets to the Wind: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions

If reading floats your boat and the ocean does, too, next time you're a assail and looking for a relaxing afternoon, you might consider checking out Three Sheets to the Wind. All those random nautical phrases and metaphors have been assembled and explained and you'll close the book feeling smarter than you did when you opened it.

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Breverton's Nautical Curiosities Book

A salty old sea dog who thinks he knows everything and has seen it all hasn't seen anything until he's leafed through the pages of Breverton's Nautical Curiosities. Readers will find themselves captivated by the tidbits of info about the seas, the creatures that live in the ocean deep, and the oddities that might be found in and around water.

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Ship Wheel Mariner Cheeseboard

Steer your charcuterie to success with a cheeseboard that looks exactly like the steering wheel of a ship. You and your party guests will be delighted by the board that has built-in knives with blades that can handle all kinds of cheese, hard to soft.

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Lego Ship in a Bottle

This is a serious upgrade on the ship in a bottle that your grandpa put together as a kid. This one is made of Lego and a blast and a half to assemble. The model is a carbon copy of the real thing, and guaranteed to give you an afternoon of enjoyment putting it together.

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Vintage Maritime Sextant

If you walked into a time machine with this sextant in your pocket, you'd be able to successfully navigate the waterways of that worked. The stunning brass item is fully functional, and while today we have GPS to guide us and this may be better suited for a shelf, learning how to use it properly is a serious flex.

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Nautical Themed Flask

This pocket-sized porthole is your key to going three sheets to the wind before your ship leaves port. Take a few hits off the stainless steel flask and you'll be drink, drank, drunk before you can say "yo-ho"!

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Nautical Salt and Pepper Shakers

Dress up the ship's mess with a set of salt and pepper shakers that'll add some seasoning to your food and some flavor to your decor. The ceramic shakers have an apt and happy home in their wooden boat cradle.

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Brass Nautical Telescope

He's been waiting to shout "LAND HO!" since the very first time he saw Master and Commander. Let him reenact many a moment from his favorite boat movies with the most authentic telescope he'll see this side of the prophouse. This one is made of brass and is fully functional, even coming in a pouch for protection.

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Wine Bottle Life Vest

Everything could go overboard and your ship could capsize but as long as the wine makes it out alive, that's what matters. Put this hilariously miniaturized life vest around your bottle and not only will it fit your party's theme, if someone knocks it in the water, it'll be easy to fish out.

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#10

How To: Nautical Knots Coffee Mug

Get yourself all wrapped up in knots with your morning coffee in the best way with a clever mug perfect for people who like a challenge. There are directions on the mug and a piece of rope attached, practice the knots that could save your life out at sea on the boat cleat-shaped handle.

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#11

The Nautical Puzzle Book

When he's gotta bring his boat into port, he doesn't have to leave the sea behind for long. All he's got to do is pick up a pen and open this puzzle book, which contains over 100 puzzles that'll turn a salty sea dog into a happy ocean puppy.

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#12

Knot Tying Kit

Tying knots is one of the most valuable skills that any person who's a fan of all things nautical can know. This card set is a perfect starting point for the nautically curious. The deck will walk him through 23 very important knots to know and contains the paracord he'll need to practice tying them.

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#13

Nautical Bookends

All those books about ships, seafaring, and boat captains he's got on his shelf will be safe at the port he creates with these nautical bookends. The heavy-duty iron pieces feel like they're heavy enough to be anchors and can hold up dozens of books.

$38 .71

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#14

Nautical Ship In a Bottle Whiskey Decanter

This ship may have four sails but it'll help you go three sheets to the wind faster than you can say, "all aboard!" The lovely decanter is expertly handcrafted and holds a full fifth of liquor with a spout for easy pouring. It sits on a wood base that keeps it safe and makes it easier to draw from.

$160 .00

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#15

Nautical Pattern Socks

Walk into the office with all the confidence of the boat captain you are wearing these nautical-themed socks. Happy Socks lives up to their name, they'll put a smile on your face, and you could say this sea-faring set will make you feel especially buoyant.

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#16

Nautical Knot Doormat

You'll have to swab your decks a lot less often when you've got a safe harbor for boots and dirty feet at the door. This nautical knot doormat is the one you're looking for, with sturdy rope woven together so tight it'll never loosen under pressure.

$59 .00

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#17

Pottery Tide Clock

A sailor needs to know the tides, but there's a better way to track the ebb and flow than looking at his phone. This clock is truly incredible, handcrafted to perfection by a master artisan. As the hands of the clock spin, he'll know exactly what to expect when he gets to his boat.

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#18

USS Constitution Model

Ship models have been a gift for as long as gifts have been given and ships have been ships. The old salt you know and love will likely find putting together this model relaxing. And when he's done, he'll be filled with a sense of accomplishment that doesn't come around very often.

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#19

Lightweight Fleece Anchor Throw

Nights out on the boat can get a little chilly, but you can warm it up by tossing this throw over the bench and curling up in it when the sun goes down. The throw is soft and fleecy, and the perfect size for one person to cuddle in while watching a movie or reading.

$9 .99

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#20

Stoneware Boat and Oar Serving Dish

Lake parties are the best parties and you can make them even better by keeping that nautical theme going strong. Plop this boat and oar serving dish down by the chips and fill it with some guac or dip. Your guests will keep coming back for more and not just because the food tastes delicious.

$34 .99

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