Across the Tasman Together – Personalised Sydney to New Zealand Cruise Tote Bag | AS Colour 1001
A Personalised Tote for Your Family Cruise
Keep your holiday essentials together with a personalised Sydney to New Zealand cruise tote bag. Made from 100% cotton canvas, the AS Colour Tote Bag 1001 combines a spacious main compartment with long, reinforced shoulder straps for easy carrying. Its 42 cm × 42 cm dimensions make it a practical companion for embarkation day, exploring the ship and heading ashore. The front features colourful cruise artwork celebrating your journey across the Tasman. Add your family name, group message, departure date and stopover destinations to create an accessory that belongs to your holiday. It is a useful travel bag and a keepsake you can continue carrying after returning home.
Make Your Cruise Bag Your Own
Personalisation brings your family or group into the design. Coordinate your tote with matching cruise shirts, or create individual bags with different wording while keeping the same artwork.
Your personalisation can include:
- Family or group name: Celebrate everyone travelling together.
- Team saying or cruise message: Add wording that reflects your crew.
- Departure date: Remember when your adventure began.
- Stopover destinations: Include ports from your confirmed itinerary.
Check spelling, dates and destination names carefully before placing your order. Use the preview to make sure your chosen wording looks balanced and is easy to read.
Strong Cotton Canvas for Everyday Carrying
The AS Colour 1001 is made from 100% cotton canvas. The strong, smooth fabric provides a suitable surface for the printed cruise design while keeping the bag straightforward and comfortable to use. Long shoulder straps allow you to carry the tote over your shoulder, leaving your hands available for boarding documents, taking photographs or helping younger travellers. Reinforced stitching adds durability where the handles meet the bag.
Key features include:
- 100% cotton canvas construction
- 42 cm width × 42 cm height
- Long, reinforced shoulder straps
- One spacious main compartment
- Personalised cruise artwork printed on the front
Its simple shape works with casual holiday clothing, from matching family tees to a hoodie on cooler travel days.
Room for Your Cruise Essentials
A single large compartment makes it easy to gather the items you want close by. Pack a book, sunglasses case, sunscreen, a light layer and other small essentials before heading out for the day. Use your tote when visiting the onboard café, finding a quiet reading spot or browsing shops during a port visit. It also provides somewhere to carry small purchases on your way back to the ship. For valuables and smaller items, consider using a separate pouch inside the main compartment. This helps keep loose belongings together and makes them easier to find.
Made for Families, Friends and Cruise Groups
This personalised tote suits family holidays, friendship groups, birthday cruises and gatherings with grandparents, parents and children. Matching bags bring a shared theme to your travel accessories without requiring everyone to wear the same outfit.
They are especially useful for:
- Embarkation day and travel between accommodation and the terminal
- Family photographs and group gatherings
- Sea days and onboard activities
- Shore excursions and casual sightseeing
- Gifts for relatives or friends joining the cruise
Pair the tote with personalised Sydney to New Zealand cruise clothing for a coordinated look across your group.
Keep the Memories Going
Your cruise bag can stay useful long after disembarkation. Carry it to the shops, library or your next weekend outing, with the personalised artwork serving as a reminder of time spent together. Order well before departure and check the delivery estimate before purchasing. Allow extra time for personalised items, particularly when coordinating several bags or matching garments for a larger group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the AS Colour 1001 tote bag made from?
It is made from 100% cotton canvas, with a smooth surface suitable for the personalised printed design.
How big is the tote bag?
The bag measures 42 cm wide × 42 cm high, providing a spacious main compartment for everyday essentials.
Can I personalise the bag for our cruise group?
Yes. Add your family or group name, team saying, departure date and stopover destinations.
Can the bag be carried over the shoulder?
Yes. Its long, reinforced shoulder straps are designed for shoulder carrying.
Where is the cruise design printed?
The personalised Sydney to New Zealand cruise artwork is printed on the front of the tote bag.
Matching cruise wear made easy for every member of your crew.
Create Matching Cruise Shirts for Your Whole Crew
Create a matching cruise outfit for your family, friends or group with personalised T-shirts, hoodies and kids garments in the same cruise design. Choose the garment, colour and size for each person, then personalise names, family or group details and other available options.
Create a coordinated cruise look without everyone wearing the same garment. Adults and kids can choose the T-shirt, hoodie or other available apparel that suits them while keeping the same cruise design across the group.
Each garment can be customised separately, so every person can select their own size, colour and available personalisation details. This makes it easy to create matching cruise shirts for families, friends, reunion groups and travelling crews.
Because every MadDuck item is custom-made, your order includes a short production time ( 3 days business days) before it is shipped.
We only offer currently Standard shipping. Allow 5 to 8 days for urban areas and around 10 to 12 days for regional or remote addresses.
Standard shipping in Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.95.
Tracking details will be emailed once your order has been dispatched, and business days do not include weekends or public holidays.
You can read our shipping policy here!
Garment Care Instructions
To keep your garment looking its best for years to come, please follow these care recommendations:
Washing
Turn the garment inside out before washing.
Machine wash cold (30°C or below).
Use a mild detergent.
Wash with similar colours.
Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals.
Drying
Tumble dry on low heat or hang dry for best results.
Do not over-dry garments.
Avoid direct prolonged sunlight when drying.
Ironing
Iron inside out on a low setting if needed.
Do not iron directly on printed artwork or decorations.
Dry Cleaning
Do not dry clean unless stated otherwise on the garment label.
Additional Notes
Slight variations in print placement and colour may occur due to the custom printing process.
Following these care instructions will help preserve the vibrancy and longevity of your print.
Thank you for supporting custom-made products!
Although we always go out of our way to look after our customers, we
kindly ask that you carefully check the sizing chart before placing your
order.
Because each garment is custom-made and printed especially for
you, we are unable to offer a refund or exchange if the item does not
fit after it has been produced.
Please take a moment to compare the
measurements with a garment you already own so you can choose the best
size with confidence.
Your satisfaction matters to us, and we genuinely want you to feel happy
with your purchase. If your order arrives with a clear printing error,
print stain, faulty stitching, damaged garment, or you have received the
wrong shirt, please contact us as soon as possible with your order
details and clear photos of the issue. While custom-printed items cannot
usually be returned for change of mind or sizing issues, we will always
review genuine faults carefully and do our best to make things right.
Because our shirts and apparel are custom-made and printed especially
for you, we generally cannot accept returns or exchanges for change of
mind, incorrect size selection, or personal preference. However, if your
order arrives with a genuine fault, printing error, damage, or the
wrong item has been sent, please contact us as soon as possible so we
can review the issue and help make things right. You can read our full
Returns and Refund Policy here: Returns and Refund Policy.
If you need to contact us for any assistance before buying or after purchasing, please email us at sales@madduck.com.au. We are always here to look after you.
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