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Can I text on a Disney cruise?

CELL PHONE USAGE ON A DISNEY CRUISE You can direct dial, receive phone calls, or text anywhere in the world right from your stateroom. Ship-to-shore rates apply and will be posted in your stateroom. Cell phone service is also available through most major providers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.)



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CELL PHONE USAGE ON A DISNEY CRUISE You can direct dial, receive phone calls, or text anywhere in the world right from your stateroom. Ship-to-shore rates apply and will be posted in your stateroom. Cell phone service is also available through most major providers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.)

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Disney Cruise Line is the first major cruise line to provide this complimentary service. Crew members with iOS and Android devices will be able to send and receive text messages while onboard for free. The service will launch today onboard the Disney Magic and will be available fleet wide in the next few weeks.

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You do have access to a little bit of internet onboard. The free Wi-Fi on a Disney Cruise will allow you to access the Disney Cruise Line app, and for most people, will allow you to iMessage if you have an Apple phone.

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CELL PHONE USAGE ON A DISNEY CRUISE You can direct dial, receive phone calls, or text anywhere in the world right from your stateroom. Ship-to-shore rates apply and will be posted in your stateroom. Cell phone service is also available through most major providers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.)

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Prepare Your Loved Ones if Texting Is Limited Most cruisers tell their family that regular text will not work at sea and will use airplane mode. They can use a messaging app if they need to contact you. Cruise lines usually have a designated phone number to be used in emergencies.

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It's possible to send and receive text messages at sea on a cellular signal, as long as you have a signal through your ship's roaming network. (Just make sure you turn on data roaming in your settings.) Texting costs a lot less than a voice call -- usually in line with standard, international pay as you go rates.

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Luckily, it doesn't matter what ship you cruise on, how long you cruise, or your cruise itinerary, if you're on a Disney Cruise ship, you're going to have world-class entertainment and get a chance to see, meet, and hug some of your favorite Disney pals!

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Enjoy faster connection speeds. Make video phone calls on platforms FaceTime, Zoom, and more. Listen to your favorite music streaming platforms like Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Music.

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Can You Still Text for Free in the Cruise Line's App if you Bring Your own HotSpot? Yes, of course! As long as you have the app downloaded on your phone and you're on their free wifi, you can use the app to text on a cruise ship for free.

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If the need arises when your family or friends need to contact you during your Disney Cruise, they will need a few key pieces of information. Share with them your ship's name and your specific stateroom number. If your family members will be calling from the U.S., have them dial 1-888-322-8732.

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Your phone's hotspot will also work on a cruise ship as long as you have cell service, are docked or close to land and roaming is included in your plan. To help you stay connected during your cruise, this article will look at the best ways to connect to the internet including hotspots, roaming and WiFi costs.

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If the ship provides free wifi and internet, then iMessage and FaceTime would be free. Those services are always free from Apple, and you only pay something if you are charged for the internet connection you are using.

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To use your cell phone on your cruise, you have two options — either connect to the ship's cellular service or connect to the ship's wi-fi. Both will cost you extra. For traditional cell service, today's modern cruise ships use providers such as “Cellular at Sea” or “Wireless Maritime Services”.

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To use your cell phone on your cruise, you have two options — either connect to the ship's cellular service or connect to the ship's wi-fi. Both will cost you extra. For traditional cell service, today's modern cruise ships use providers such as “Cellular at Sea” or “Wireless Maritime Services”.

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It's a common question with varying answers. Guests are free to utilize their cellular data or connect to our onboard Wi-Fi on any ship. But, please be aware that cellular data used on the ship or in certain ports of call will result in charges from your cell phone provider.

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Ship internet The best option for most people is to purchase a Royal Caribbean Voom internet package. Once connected to the ship's internet, you can leverage any number of messaging apps to communicate with someone else onboard, or even at home. These apps are usually free to use for voice and texting.

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