TheCruisingOkies

I'm following also.  Have searched online and haven't found anything current. 

About to show my lack of technical knowledge :) I think I need to take Phones and Internet on Board 101

You're supposed to keep your phone in Airplane Mode, correct? Can you have Wi-Fi turned on when in airplane mode?

If you purchase the ship's internet plan, do you still access Facebook Messenger from your phone, or do you need to log on from a computer?

Thank you! I'll check into those options.

I pre-ordered mine today. It was $3 and will be delivered to the room. On the Carnival website, I searched the word Distilled. There's an article that gives a phone number to call if you need to request distilled water for a cPap. I believe it was to the Fun Shop, but not certain.

First time cruisers and fairly non-techie...

My husband needs the ability for his employees to contact him if needed while on the ship. Also, both of us have elderly parents and want to know family can contact us if needed.

I've read through the wifi options but looking for recommendations on what worked well for you. Chances are we won't need it, but would like a safety net of knowing we can be reached if needed.

I've read that you can't connect to VPN so I don't think hubby could check work email. Maybe a gmail account is an option. Does texting work at sea? If we have Social Plan could we communicate through Facebook Messenger?