Shipping policy
Buddy Ocean Shipping Policy
Last updated: March 2026
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }All Buddy Ocean gear sets sail straight from our home base in St. Petersburg, Florida. Here’s exactly how your new Buddy Ocean lifestyle favorites make their journey to you.
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }Order Processing & Delivery Times
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Orders placed before 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on a business day begin processing the same day.
Orders placed after 2:00 PM ET will begin processing on the next business day.
Handling Time
Handling time is the time we need to prepare and package your order before shipment.
Handling Time: 1–2 business days
This includes printing preparation, picking, packing, and scheduling carrier pickup. Think of it as your items slipping on flip‑flops, grabbing their reusable tote, and getting ready to roll into good‑vibes territory.
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }Transit Time
Transit time begins once the package has been picked up by the carrier. Once the carrier picks up your package, it’s officially on its Buddy‑approved journey.
Typical transit times for orders shipped from St. Petersburg, FL:
| Shipping Method | Carrier | Transit Time (Business Days) |
| Standard Shipping | USPS First Class / USPS Ground Advantage | 3–7 business days |
| Expedited Shipping | USPS Priority Mail | 2–4 business days |
| Express Shipping | UPS 2‑Day Air / USPS Priority Express | 1–2 business days |
Transit times may vary depending on the destination and carrier operational delays - because even the chillest lifestyles can hit a bump in the road.
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs include the carrier’s rate plus any packaging, handling, and logistics needed to get your Buddy Ocean order safely to its destination.
Final shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on:
- Customer’s shipping address
- Selected shipping method
- Total order weight/size
Estimated Shipping Rates
These are typical ranges (actual amount shown at checkout):
- Standard Shipping: $4.95 – $7.95
- Expedited Shipping: $9.95 – $14.95
- Express Shipping: $24.95+
We currently ship within the United States only.
Order Tracking
Once your order ships, you will receive an email with a tracking number so you can follow your package’s progress step‑by‑step.
Additional Notes
- All delivery timeframes are estimates and may be affected by holidays, weather, or carrier delays.
- Business days are Monday–Friday, excluding federal holidays.
- Shipping costs submitted to Google reflect the cost to the customer’s delivery location.
