Does text messaging work on Carnival cruise?

Due to regulations, the WMSatSea network only works when the ship is at sea at least 12 nautical miles from shore (2 nautical miles in the European Union). When the ship is sailing on international waters, you will be able to text (SMS).



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How to text while on a cruise ship
  1. Let your phone connect to a maritime network and send text messages as normal. ...
  2. Connect to the ship's wifi and use a messaging app. ...
  3. Use a cruise line app to message other people on the ship. ...
  4. Wait until your ship is in port.


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Can you iMessage with Carnival Wi-Fi? iMessage is classified as a social app and so you only need the basic Social WiFi package on your cruise to be able to use it. If you're planning on sending images or video clips via iMessage, it may struggle if you don't pay for the Premium tier package.

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The reason iMessage works (sometimes) is because it uses the same network ports as the RC app that allows messaging. Blocking the ports to disable iMessage would also nuke the messaging functionality in the app, so most of the ships don't bother.

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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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Yes, while Carnival used to only allow Netflix streaming on select ships, it is now available fleetwide.

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Stay Connected While At Sea On Your Cruise! Service for voice calls, texting (SMS) and data is available onboard while the ship is at sea. Once the WMS network is switched on, while roaming on our cruise ships, you will see a distinct display on your handset that differs from your home carrier.

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Most cruise lines these days have options for onboard internet, but you'll need to pay for access, and not all types of internet service are equal. When you book a cruise, you'll generally be given the opportunity to purchase Wi-Fi before boarding. Doing so can save you money versus buying on board.

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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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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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The price of Wi-Fi on a cruise ship can range from $15 to $30 and more per device per day. On luxury cruise lines or even some premium lines there is free Wi-Fi included in the cost of the cruise fare.

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