Father's Day Gifts: 9 Ocean-Inspired Gift Ideas for Dads
In short: here are 9 ocean-inspired Father's Day gift ideas, for the surfer, fisherman, sailor or simple sea lover dad: wall decoration, a Breton bowl, a personalisable thermometer, a briny gin, a jellyfish cocktail glass, recycled-shell coasters, a nautical bracelet, a beach towel and a cap.
The essentials
| Idea | Key points | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wall decoration | Black steel silhouette of his favourite island or city | The Line |
| 2. Daddy Cool Breton bowl | Also available in a "Daron" (French slang for dad) or "Captain" version | Pied de poule |
| 3. Marine thermometer | Indoor, wave-shaped, personalisable with a name, a sweet word or a date | Ocean Clock |
| 4. Briny gin | Distilled with oyster shell or seaweed | Tame Spirits and Malouin's |
| 5. Jellyfish cocktail glass | Tentacle-shaped stem, so no mixing up glasses | La boutique du cocktail |
| 6. Coasters | Made from shell waste, terrazzo spirit | Malàkio |
| 7. Amure bracelet | Blue and beige striped cord, water-resistant | Le Vent à la Française |
| 8. Beach towel | Reversible, with personalisable embroidery | Bonsoirs |
| 9. Seabass cap | Fish badge and burgundy colour, for fisherman dads | Hoalen |
Just like mums, dads also deserve their own selection of gifts! With summer approaching, we wanted to give this Father's Day a holiday feel. Whether he is a surfer, a fisherman, a sailor or simply a sea lover, our crew has put together a list of original gift ideas that are sure to take your dad on board.
Blow a nautical spirit through your dad's home
A wall decoration, a Breton bowl or a personalisable thermometer bring a piece of the ocean to his place.
Is your dad missing the sea air? We have found fun objects to give him, to bring a piece of the ocean into his den.
1. A The Line wall decoration to take him travelling
Remind your beloved dad of his holiday memories by giving him an unusual wall object: the silhouette of his favourite island or city. A delicate black steel object that will make a splash thanks to its designer, elegant look. A simple glance at this one-of-a-kind decoration will be enough to transport your dad on holiday.
Mont Saint-Michel and the Île d'Yeu by The Line (in French)
2. A Daddy Cool Breton bowl to have breakfast like a sailor
Give the traditional Breton bowl, revisited for dads who are as cool as they are greedy. To be taken out at family breakfasts, this bowl with a kitsch and fun style will be the perfect ally to start the day well. It also comes in a "Daron" (French slang for dad) or "Captain" version.
Daddy Cool Breton bowl by Pied de poule (in French)
3. An Ocean Clock thermometer for dads who are not afraid of the cold
Complete your father's seaside decor with our ocean-inspired creation. This Marine indoor thermometer, as original as it is attractive, will bring a holiday-home spirit to his place, with great delicacy thanks to its wave-shaped silhouette. For a unique decor gift, personalise it with a name, a sweet word or a date in honour of your dear dad.
An original Father's Day gift for the aperitif season
Briny gin, a jellyfish glass and recycled-shell coasters: for friendly drinks with friends or family.
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4. A bottle of gin with a briny taste
Dare originality with this spirit revisited in a briny version! Distilled with oyster shell or seaweed, gin takes on new flavours to delight cocktail lovers and turn a simple drink into a trip to the water's edge. Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.
La Bouche gin, distilled with oyster shell, by Tame Spirits and seaweed gin by Malouin's
5. A jellyfish cocktail glass
Add a touch of humour to your dad's drinks with this most original cocktail glass. Its tentacle-shaped stem gives it a unique look, recognisable among all. With it, it is impossible to mix up glasses on the table.
Tentacles cocktail glass by La boutique du cocktail (in French)
6. Recycled-shell coasters
For slightly fussy dads, we have the ideal Father's Day gift: designer coasters, made from shell waste, to protect his furniture with elegance. The terrazzo spirit of the Malàkio coasters makes them very decorative and trendy objects, which can be used both to put glasses on and to decorate a piece of furniture.
Gifts for a stylish dad on the beach
A nautical bracelet, a personalisable beach towel and a fisherman's cap to look his best on the sand.
In your family, do you take beach outings seriously? So that your dad looks his best on the sand, here are a few gift ideas for men to give for Father's Day.
7. A Le Vent à la Française bracelet to give him a sailor look
This pretty bracelet is the perfect accessory for dads who are passionate about the ocean. Its blue and beige striped cord and silver link dress the wrist in a very elegant nautical spirit. Water-resistant, he will not need to take it off for swims or surf sessions. The dad gift par excellence!
Amure bracelet by Le Vent à la Française
8. A Bonsoirs beach towel to lounge for hours on the sand
What could be better than a large, ultra-soft towel for a summer full of sea swims! Fall for the lightness and comfort of the Bonsoirs beach towel. Reversible, it offers a modern pattern on each side for lazing around in style. To mark the occasion, give a personalised gift by adding embroidery to his towel in your dad's image.
9. A Hoalen cap for fisherman dads
Dress your dad's head with an original cap! Fall for the Hoalen Seabass model: its fish badge and burgundy colour bring a style that is both quirky and elegant. If your father is a keen fisherman, this is the Father's Day gift idea you need. With it, no sunstroke this summer!
Seabass cap by Hoalen (in French)
Have you found the inspiration to spoil and take your dad on board? If the perfect gift is not on this list, dive into our previous article with gift ideas for Father's Day.
The Marine trio, for your dad's seaside decor
Frequently asked questions
Which Father's Day gift should you choose for an ocean lover?
A The Line wall decoration, a Breton bowl, a personalisable Marine thermometer, a briny gin, a jellyfish cocktail glass, recycled-shell coasters, a nautical bracelet, a beach towel or a fisherman's cap.
Which decor gift should you give a dad?
A black steel wall decoration showing his favourite island or city (The Line), or a wave-shaped Marine indoor thermometer, personalisable with a name, a sweet word or a date.
Which gift suits a dad who loves drinks with friends?
A gin distilled with oyster shell or seaweed, a jellyfish cocktail glass with a tentacle stem, or coasters made from shell waste. Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health.
Which beach accessories should you give a dad?
A water-resistant Amure bracelet, a reversible Bonsoirs beach towel or a Hoalen Seabass cap for fisherman dads.
Can you give your dad a personalised gift?
Yes: the Marine thermometer can be engraved with a name, a sweet word or a date, and the Bonsoirs beach towel can be embroidered in your dad's image.
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