Been There Collection

Been There – Norwegian Joy

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Been There – Norwegian Joy is a mug for a ship built for bold vacations. It was launched in April 2017 and refurbished in 2019 to suit Western tastes after debuting in China. This Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship stretches 1,094 feet long, weighs about 167,725 gross tons, and can carry over 3,800 guests and 1,700 crew. With 20 decks and a top speed of 22.5 knots, it’s a floating resort built to impress.

Race Track on the High Seas
The Joy was one of the first cruise ships to feature a two-level go-kart track at sea.… Read more

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Been There – Lijiang

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Starbucks Been There – Lijiang is the final China mug I was missing from the site. If you’re looking for the full list, it’s now complete.

Lijiang, located in Yunnan province in southwestern China, has a history stretching back more than 800 years. Originally a crucial stop along the ancient Tea Horse Road, it became the center of the Naxi ethnic group and their unique Dongba culture. The city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves centuries-old architecture, waterways, and cobbled streets that survived both war and earthquakes.… Read more

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Been There – Ningbo

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It wasn’t easy to track down a photo of the elusive Been There – Ningbo mug. And this image only shows the front – never mind the other sides. If you happen to have the mug, I’d truly appreciate it if you could share some pictures..

Ningbo, whose name means “calm waves,” sits on the coastal plain of the Yong River in Zhejiang Province and has been an active port since ancient times. Archaeological finds like the Hemudu Neolithic Culture reveal human settlement here as early as 7,000 years ago and a pioneering history of rice cultivation.… Read more

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Been There – Wonder of the Seas

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Been There – Wonder of the Seas is a mug for one of Royal Caribbean’s crown jewels – currently among the largest cruise ships in the world. Launched in 2022, this massive vessel measures about 1,188 feet long, spans 210 feet wide, and towers 236 feet high. It weighs roughly 236,857 gross tons and can carry over 7,000 guests along with a crew of more than 2,000, making it a floating city packed with entertainment, dining, and thrills.

Some of the attractions of this cruise ship:

Ice Skating at Sea
Yes, you can ice skate on a cruise ship.… Read more

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Been There – Zhuhai

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Been There – Zhuhai is a mug for a Chinese city from southern Guangdong. Zhuhai’s story begins as a cluster of humble fishing villages along China’s southern coast. For centuries, it remained quiet and low-profile – until China designated it one of the first Special Economic Zones in 1980. Since then, Zhuhai has transformed into a thriving, modern city known for its green spaces, romantic coastline, and strategic location in the Greater Bay Area.

Here are some points of interest and symbols from the design of the Been There Zhuhai mug:

– Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is one of the largest marine-themed parks in the world.… Read more

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Been There – Sydney

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Starbucks Been There Sydney is a mug for the capital of New South Wales that was established as a British penal colony in 1788. It was named after Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney, the British Home Secretary who authorized the colony’s establishment. Long before that, the area was home to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, whose connection to the land spans over 60,000 years. Today, remnants of this Indigenous heritage sit alongside colonial landmarks, modern architecture, and global influences. Sydney’s layered past shapes its identity as one of the world’s most iconic harbor cities.… Read more

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Been There – Brasília

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Starbucks Been There – Brasília mug was released quite a while ago, and it remains widely available in stores.

Brasília wasn’t born organically like most capitals – it was imagined, designed, and raised from the ground in the middle of Brazil. Inaugurated in 1960 under President Juscelino Kubitschek, it was built to move the capital from coastal Rio de Janeiro to a more central location, spurring internal development. The city’s name simply reflects its role: the capital of Brazil – Brasília.… Read more

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Been There – Navigator of the Seas

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Been There – Navigator of the Seas is a mug for a Voyager-class cruise ship built by Kværner Masa-Yards in Turku, Finland, and launched in 2002 for Royal Caribbean International. At the time of its debut, it was one of the largest cruise ships in the world, measuring 1,020 feet in length and boasting a gross tonnage of over 139,000. Powered by six Wärtsilä diesel engines and equipped with Azipod propulsion, the ship is designed for both efficiency and stability across open waters.… Read more

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Been There – Kumamoto

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Been There – Kumamoto seems to be the last mug from Japan that was missing on the site. It was released four years ago, so I am happy to finally add it.

Kumamoto, located on Japan’s Kyushu island, has a rich and resilient history centred around its iconic Kumamoto Castle. Built in the early 1600s by the feudal lord Kato Kiyomasa, the castle became a symbol of military strength and architectural ingenuity, featuring complex defensive designs. During the late Edo period, Kumamoto served as a key stronghold for the Hosokawa clan, who governed the region for over 200 years.… Read more

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Been There – Bolivia

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Been There – Bolivia was released quite a while ago, and I am finally able to add this to my collection. I would like to remind you that this is not the first mug from this country. Interestingly enough, a city mug for Santa Cruz de la Sierra was released two years prior for the largest city in Bolivia.

Bolivia has a rich and complex history that stretches back thousands of years, beginning with ancient civilizations such as the Tiwanaku, who built a powerful culture near Lake Titicaca long before the rise of the Inca Empire.… Read more

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