How do you get mail on a cruise ship?

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The creator explains the process for crew members to receive mail and packages while working on a cruise ship. Instead of sending items directly to the cruise line, crew members use specific companies that facilitate package delivery. These companies meet the ship at its main home port to deliver items directly to the crew. This method is noted for being faster than traditional shipping, often arriving within a few days, though it requires a five dollar fee per package. The creator describes the physical location where these services are provided, noting that they set up in a specific area of the ship often referred to as the I95. While the items sold through these services are more expensive than those found on land, the creator concludes that the convenience is significant. The cost is weighed against the expense and time required for crew members to travel to a mall via rideshare services. Ultimately, many crew members find it more practical to purchase necessary items on board due to their busy schedules and the high cost of leaving the ship.
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the benefit of doing this instead of sending it to the cruise line is that it comes way faster typically you can get them within just a couple days
it's going to cost you $5 per package
most crew members are honestly just too busy to get off the ship anyway so they have to buy their stuff here
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