Nautical Baby Shower Invitations

Whether you're expecting a surfer baby or a mermaid, these adorable invitations will set the mood.

By Meghan Yudes Meyers April 9, 2022

baby boy dressed in nautical outfit playing with boat

Nautical-themed baby shower invitations aren’t just for boys! It’s easy to get swept away with the news of baby to-be with sea-faring themes featuring ocean blues and coral pinks with popular icons like lifebuoys, anchors, sailboats and aquatic animals. If you’re hosting a maritime-inspired baby shower, here are the best ways to get nautical with baby shower invitations.

Still deciding on a theme? Check out these sweet, boho and woodland invitations.

sail off boy girl baby shower invitation — Shutterfly

Maritime Soiree Girl Baby Shower Invitation

$90.50/50 cards BUY NOW

You're sailing off on a new adventure: motherhood! This maritime-themed invitation works for boys, girls or gender-neutral parties. Let your closest friends and family know you're riding the high seas of baby bliss with these whimsical sailboat baby shower invitations.

nautical anchor baby shower invitation — Walmart

Ahoy Nautical Shaped Fill-In Invitations

$16 BUY NOW

Ahoy, there are parenting waters ahead! If you're about to navigate the unchartered seas of becoming a parent, what better way to cast off than with a nautically themed invite? These pink and navy invitations come with ready-to-fill blank spaces for your important deets.

ahoy it's a boy baby shower invitations — iStock

Nautical Theme Baby Shower Party Invitation Stock Illustration

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If you know your way around Adobe or a similar design program, consider stock images from iStock to customize your baby shower in a special and unique way.

captain wheel baby shower invitations — Zazzle

Nautical Sea Critters Ahoy! It's A Boy Baby Shower Invitation Postcard

$2/postcard BUY NOW

Get ready to take the helm with the help of some pretty cute sea critters: This baby shower invitation features a seagull, an octopus, clam shells and fish encircling a captain's wheel. Toss in an anchor and some waves, and this winsome postcard will set the tone for your maritime-themed baby shower.

twin boys nautical baby shower invitation — The Happy Cat Studio

Chic Nautical Boat Ahoy It's Twin Boys Baby Shower Invitation Editable Template

$13 BUY NOW

What could be better than a baby on board? Two, of course! Celebrate a twin baby shower with seaside style. This invitation features a lifebuoy, anchors, starfish and a sweet sailboat to evoke all things nautical.

Gender Neutral Nautical Baby Shower Invitations

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This preppy invitation features a shower of nautical icons, like seahorses, anchors, starfish and clam shells. With navy blues and soft peaches, this is the perfect invite for a gender-neutral nautical theme baby shower.

watercolor sailboat baby shower invitation — Honey Wild Paperie

Nautical Baby Shower Invitation

$9/editable template BUY NOW

This sweet baby shower invitation announces the arrival of your boy with a soft watercolor ocean-themed scene: A sailboat gently bobs along with two seagulls. Other variations exist, including one with nautical flags.

whale baby shower invitations — Paper & Home

Customized Baby Shower Invitations

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Whether you're looking to the sea for some maritime inspiration or you've gone in a completely different direction, Paper & Home can help. They create personalized invitation suites and will work with you for a custom look. These nautical whales are a favorite in their portfolio.

baby on board surfer baby shower invitation — Minted

Surf Baby

$65/45 cards BUY NOW

Becoming a parent is one of life's greatest balancing acts. Celebrate riding this new wave with a surf-inspired baby shower invitation. Customize this invitation with shades of blue, pink or grey and share your happy news: There's a baby on board!