Is texting free on Disney Cruise?

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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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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To ensure you are not charged by your phone company on your cruise, you have two choices: Turn off your phone as soon as your cruise ship leaves port, or, if you want to use offline applications, put your phone into airplane mode.

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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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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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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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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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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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Any wine or champagne in excess of 2 bottles or beer in excess of 6 beers is prohibited and must be discarded prior to entry and no compensation offered. Liquors or spirits or excess wine and beer purchased in ports of call will be stored until the end of the cruise.

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As much as we're sure Disney would like to, they don't control the weather. Depending on when and where you sail, you're likely to find that temperatures on cooler weather itineraries average in the 40s-60s during the day – you're unlikely to encounter anything truly frigid during any DCL trip.

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YES! This royal gathering has multiple princess. On the Disney wish we were able to meet Cinderella, Moana, Rapunzel, and Belle all next to each other! This sells out quickly, so it's best to be on your app as soon as your cruise booking date opens to get your reservation to meet them) Guess what? ITS FREE!!)

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WIRELESS INTERNET PRICING
  • Pay as you go – $0.25 per megabyte.
  • Small package – 100 megabytes for $19 ($0.19 per megabyte)
  • Medium package – 300 megabytes for $39 ($0.13 per megabyte)
  • Large package – 1,000 megabytes for $89 ($0.09 per megabyte)
  • Concierge guests in Cat S, T and V will get 100 free megabytes of internet.


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I'm so glad you thought to sail our way with your question. It's about time for you to step onboard the ship! I'm happy to share that drinking water is free and available in many locations around the ship.

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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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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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