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Stu from NYC 12-19-2022 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by paulat585 (Post 2167988)
Guys, guys. I love all your jokes, but I only need a phone in case of an emergency. I guess if the emergency is bad enough someone else will notify my family. LOL
You can call via the ships phone system.

kaydee 12-19-2022 10:52 PM
I just called Verizon this week inquiring about an international plan…quoted $10 per day per device

Dilligas 12-20-2022 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by kaydee (Post 2168038)
I just called Verizon this week inquiring about an international plan…quoted $10 per day per device
Verizon is $10 per day per each country.

Ele201 12-20-2022 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by keepsake (Post 2167898)
Did Celebrity two weeks ago. Tampa to Eastern Carib. Beautiful. Didn't do a thing in advance on phone. Simply showed passport at terminal and they swipped the c/c. Done. Paper menus at dinner, printed schedules. Some were fine with app, but not mandatory. Just be bold and push the limits. If you sail with young uns, you are forced into apps. Our sailing was 50+. Only 8 people on ship under 50, except the staff !
Sounds good! Haven’t cruised in awhile, but surprised there were so few people under 50. Was that just luck?

LeCadeau 12-20-2022 05:21 AM
There will be WiFi available at most ports, sometimes free and other times in nearby restaurants or bars (where you would need to make a nominal purchase).

Rollie 12-20-2022 05:26 AM
If you have wi fi on board, turn on your wifi calling. It's free, phone companies don't like you to know about this feature.


Rollie

sdeikenberry 12-20-2022 05:46 AM
When your in port at different locations, you can find free service at the stores folks shop at. Starbucks is a good example. That's what we've done and it works. If an emergency comes up, your family can call the cruise line and they can get a message to you.

CSB1228 12-20-2022 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by paulat585 (Post 2167768)
Hi, Going on a cruise to Panama Canal. I have a prepaid cell phone plan that doesn't offer roaming. Don't want to pay the $50 a day the cruise line is charging for wi-fi. Are there other ways of staying in touch using my phone that won't cost an arm and a leg?

Just came back from 8 Day Eastern Caribbean RCCl. I paid $127. 92 for internet, 1 device, for 8 days. WIFI is not secure on a ship, so I just use it quickly and disconnect.
It's hard to believe a cruise line would charge $50 a day unless you want it for more than 1 device or streaming movies.

mkjelenbaas 12-20-2022 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by paulat585 (Post 2167768)
Hi, Going on a cruise to Panama Canal. I have a prepaid cell phone plan that doesn't offer roaming. Don't want to pay the $50 a day the cruise line is charging for wi-fi. Are there other ways of staying in touch using my phone that won't cost an arm and a leg?
Turn off your phone and enjoy the trip!!

retiredguy123 12-20-2022 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2168014)
You can call via the ships phone system.
How many arms and legs does that cost?

Donaz1 12-20-2022 08:02 AM
The Wi-Fi charge for the cruise is $99 for the entire trip. It is for one device only such as computer or cell phone.

kbogli 12-20-2022 08:56 AM
we just returned from So Carib cruise. we purchased one device internet at $13 a day in advance. Put our phones in airplane mode, as soon as we left Ft. Lauderdale. when we wanted to call our grands or kids we used messesenger to video chat. We had no issues with the internet. We saw people all over the ship doing the same. Texting worked fine also.

airstreamingypsy 12-20-2022 08:59 AM
If the cruise offers wifi, how about wifi calling? They may have an "Internet" café" type thing.

Lisanp@aol.com 12-20-2022 09:04 AM
You can text over wifi and not turn on the cellular data (keep it in airplane mode). The ship's wifi will most likely cost but when in port you can probably find a hot spot to send a quick text with your status. And yes, in an emergency others will be calling on your behalf.

damvillages 12-20-2022 09:40 AM
Use What’s Up app. All you need is Wi-Fi then


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