Can I use FaceTime on a cruise ship?

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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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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Do cell phones work on cruise ships? 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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All cruise cabins have room phones with a messaging system the same as a hotel. Also like hotels, there are house phones throughout the ship that you can use to call directly to the stateroom phones. Some cruisers bring walkie-talkies onboard, particularly families with kids old enough to spend time on their own.

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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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When the ship is sailing on international waters, you will be able to text (SMS). Once in port, you can connect to local roaming networks as permitted by your home carrier.

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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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As for your person, you will go through a metal detector. We have yet to go through a port that has the body scanners that have caused so much controversy at airports.

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VOOM is 6x faster than any other internet at sea! For the first time you will be able to stream music and movies, upload pictures, video chat with family and friends using FaceTime or Skype, check your email, look at your stock prices, surf the web and stay connected with work.

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  • iConcierge, Norwegian Cruise Line. iConcierge app on Norwegian Cruise Line (Photo: Norwegian) ...
  • Carnival Hub, Carnival Cruise Line. ...
  • Navigator, Disney Cruise Line. ...
  • MSC Traveller Web, MSC Cruises. ...
  • Navigator, Holland America Line. ...
  • Princess@Sea Messenger, Princess Cruises. ...
  • Royal iQ, Royal Caribbean International.


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To avoid unwanted charges, your safest bet onboard your cruise ship is to switch to airplane mode, reactivate your wireless feature and log in to the ship's Wi-Fi network. (Note: Switching to airplane mode will turn off wireless until you manually reactivate it.)

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How to prevent roaming charges while at sea
  1. Turn off your phone. The easiest, but by no means the nicest, is to turn off your phone. ...
  2. Use airplane mode. Many of us can't go more than a few hours without our phones, so it's more likely you will opt for these other options such as using airplane mode. ...
  3. Use the ship's wifi.


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Ship-to-Shore Communication The rate is $1.99 per minute, and charges are billed to the guest's on board Sail and Sign Card. Since all communication is via satellite, the charges apply to all calls including calling cards, credit cards, 800 toll-free numbers and collect calls.

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One of the best options is to use a program like FaceTime for Apple users or video chats on WhatsApp. And if you opt for the “Browse & Stream” package, then these chats are available to use. MSC specifically lists “video chat” as one of the features available with the higher-end package.

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They will also have a small morgue, a chilled room, with larger ships having capacity for up to 10 bodies in separate refrigerated units. When the ship arrives at the next port, the body is unloaded discreetly from a separate exit.

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