Some information that you might find helpful...

Hey all! So, if you want to send me a letter rather than email me, here's the info you need...

Sending Mail to the Ship

MV-Explorer - Semester Year
ATTN: Student's Name
Port Agent Address

Example:

MV-Explorer - Fall 2008
ATTN: Beltina Lange
Port Agent Address



Currently the U.S. Post Office recommends sending international mail at least two weeks in advance. Please keep in mind that mail service in other countries may vary. Letters should be sent Airmail only. Please do not send any mail to the Institute for Shipboard Education or to the University of Virginia to be forwarded. Do not enclose currency in the mail.

Please do not send packages to the ship - Excessive duty is charged in some countries. In many instances, packages are not delivered to the ship. Packages may be held in customs, or at a local post office, and the recipient aboard ship is never notified. If you send packages, you do so at your own risk.

Time Aboard Ship:
Based on Eastern Daylight Time - the time on the ship is ahead EDT by the number of hours listed below:

-Brazil (+1 Hour)
-Namibia (+6 Hours)
-South Africa (+6 Hours)
-India (+9.5 Hours)
-Malaysia (+12 Hours)
-Viet Nam (+11 Hours)
-China (+13 Hours)
-Japan (+14 Hours)
-Hawaii (-5 Hours)
-Costa Rica (-1 Hour)