Yearn for some holiday decorations for your boat? But don’t have room for for much? Here are some ideas for DIY decorations that are compact, affordable and eco-friendly. And most of all? Festive!
Summary
DIY holiday decor is the best way to bring a little bit of home to your boat. Cruiser Amy Alton has several suggestions that are ecologically friendly, easy, and inexpensive to bring a celebratory spirit to your cruising boat. They’re great to do alone, with kids, or with other cruisers in the anchorage.
Start with fairy lights. Solar-powered lights can light up your interior or be strung from the mast.
Fabric and ribbons can add a pop of color. Use them to decorate your table, make bows, or wrap gifts.
Tiny plants, garlands, or trees can add a bit of greenery. They can be given away or mulched after the holidays. Depending on where you’re cruising, you may be able to find something festive at a nearby grocery store.
You can also make a variety of ornaments with natural ingredients. These include decor made with salt dough, cinnamon sticks, or origami paper. Pomanders can add a bit of scent, but will require extra help to last in the tropics.
For more details and instructions to help decorate your cruising boat for the holidays, listen to the complete podcast. Or check out How to Decorate the Boat for the Holidays (with pictures!).
Links:
Solar Light Strings (Amazon)
Origami Craft Paper (Amazon)
Cinnamon Stick (Amazon)
Clove Essential Oils (Amazon)
Prefer to read? Check out How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving.
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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