Do you get charged for cellular at sea?

All billing is handled by your cell phone carrier and you will be billed for any charges incurred while onboard a ship on your next monthly cell phone bill directly from your carrier.



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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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Once your ship is approximately 12-miles off the coast, your signal switches to satellite or better known to us as Cellular at Sea.

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Keep a watchful eye on your airplane mode setting, ensuring it's always on when you're on board your cruise ship. If you forget, you won't be charged for incoming calls you don't accept, but some service providers will charge for unread text messages that arrive while your phone is roaming.

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Typically charges will appear on the next monthly bill, but depending on your carrier it may occasionally take up to 60 days for charges to appear on your phone bill. Please note that most cell phone carriers do not allow their unlimited rate plans to apply to cellular calls, texts or data used while onboard ships.

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If you're relying on Wi-Fi, it's important that you turn off cellular data on your phone, otherwise you may inadvertently rack up international roaming charges. Skype, Google Hangouts and other apps also let you make free video calls with other users over an internet connection.

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How to Use Your Phone Overseas Without Being Charged
  1. Why Is It Expensive to Use Your Phone Abroad?
  2. Check Your Phone Plan.
  3. Buy a Local SIM Card.
  4. Use Wi-Fi.
  5. Turn Off Data Roaming.
  6. Download Maps and Entertainment.
  7. Use Messaging Apps.
  8. Use a VPN.


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