Gulliver's Ship and Exporting Items

Gulliver's Ship and Exporting Items

Gulliver's Ship is your ticket to acquiring unique furniture, clothing, and even new animal campers! By exporting unwanted items, you'll earn special snacks, crafting materials, and sometimes even maps to unlock new villagers. Understanding how to efficiently use Gulliver's Ship is key to expanding your camp and collection.

Accessing Gulliver's Ship

You can find Gulliver's Ship docked at Saltwater Shores. Simply tap on the ship icon when you're at this location to begin the export process.

The Export Process: Step-by-Step

Exporting items with Gulliver involves a few simple steps:

1. Select a Destination: Upon interacting with Gulliver's Ship, you'll be presented with several islands. Each island offers different potential rewards and requires specific types and quantities of items for export. Pay close attention to the "Expected Rewards" listed for each destination.
2. Choose Items to Export: You'll need to fill the ship with items. The game will indicate how many "points" worth of items are needed for each trip.
   • Crafted Items: This is generally the most efficient way to fill the ship. Craft common items like Wooden Chairs, Wooden Tables, Potted Plants, or Simple Beds from your crafting menu. These require readily available materials like wood, cotton, and steel.
   • Market Box Items: If you have an abundance of items in your Market Box that aren't selling, you can use them here.
   • Event Items: Be cautious when exporting event-specific items, as they can be difficult to replace. Only export duplicates or items you definitely don't need.
   • Fish, Bugs, and Fruit: While you can export these, it's often more beneficial to sell them for Bells or use them for animal requests.

   Pro Tip: Crafting 1-star furniture items is often the most cost-effective and material-efficient method for filling Gulliver's Ship. Aim for items that require common materials you have in surplus.

3. Confirm and Send: Once you've filled the ship to the required point value, confirm your selection. Gulliver will then set sail!
4. Wait for Return: Gulliver's trip takes a set amount of time, usually a few hours. You can speed up his return using Leaf Tickets, but it's generally not recommended unless you're in a hurry for a specific reward.
5. Collect Rewards: Once Gulliver returns, tap on his ship again to claim your rewards. These can include:
   • Snacks: These are crucial for leveling up your animal campers quickly.
   • Crafting Materials: Stock up on wood, cotton, steel, and other essential materials.
   • Bells: A small amount of currency.
   • Villager Maps: These are highly sought after! Using a villager map in Blathers's Treasure Trek allows you to unlock new animal campers.
   • Special Furniture/Clothing: Some islands offer unique items not available elsewhere.

Maximizing Your Exports

• Prioritize Villager Maps: If you're looking to expand your roster of animal campers, focus on destinations that explicitly state "Villager Map" as a potential reward. These are often the islands that require more items or specific types of items.
• Craft in Bulk: Before sending Gulliver off, take some time to craft a large quantity of inexpensive items like Wooden Chairs. This way, you'll always have items ready for export.
• Check Daily Rewards: The rewards offered by each island can change. Always check the "Expected Rewards" before sending Gulliver on a trip to ensure you're working towards your current goals.
• Use Unwanted Event Items: If you have duplicate or unwanted items from past events taking up inventory space, Gulliver's Ship is an excellent way to repurpose them for valuable rewards.
• Don't Waste Rare Items: Avoid exporting rare fish, bugs, or materials unless absolutely necessary, as their value to Gulliver is often not commensurate with their rarity.