For those who need to call home while cruising now can

[jking917]

I was thrilled to find out that on Paradise we have the ability to call home while out cruising from our stateroom. It was only 99 cents per minute to call the US. I was cruising without kids and was happy that I could make a quick call to check in. It is certainly cheaper then calling from my cell phone.

[firefly333]

Its a test, not permanent Ill bet, as others have seen these rates and other low rates come and go.

[ItsAllAboutTheSass]

We saw those rates on the Destiny earlier this year as well.

[*Mach*]

Yep... it's an evaluation. Most ships are still $6.99/minute. Some are $.99, two ships I believe, a few are $2.99 and the rest remain at the regular price.

:)

[Larry'sLady]

The Legend had $0.99 per minute rates on our July 3 cruise.

[TakeMeAway1001]

I was thrilled to find out that on Paradise we have the ability to call home while out cruising from our stateroom. It was only 99 cents per minute to call the US. I was cruising without kids and was happy that I could make a quick call to check in. It is certainly cheaper then calling from my cell phone.

 

That price would have been a reasonable price in my book, wish it was .99 when I had to use the phone to call home. Towards the end of one of our cruises we rec'd an email from DD telling us she was in a car accident and totaled the car but that I shouldn't worry (yeah right) so I ended up racking up over $200 in charges for the phone.

[bplazo]

I like the idea of a better price and calling from your stateroom. I dislike cell phone use in public.

[MSRussell]

If your family has a computer at home, you can use Carnival.com for free, and post on the Currently On Board Forum.

Everyone has to be registered to reply to your post, of course, and it is a public forum, so all can see it.

Not as good as a human voice, but a lot cheaper!

Melanie

[SteelerCruiser]

The Legend had $0.99 per minute rates on our July 3 cruise.

 

It would be Awesome if they still had that rate in November on the Legend when we said on her:D I believe people will tend to make more calls rather than straying away from them with the lower rates.

[jking917]

I hope they keep that rate. It is nice to know you can call home if you need too. It really is a good piece of mind thing.

[OneParticularHarbour 71]

If your family has a computer at home, you can use Carnival.com for free, and post on the Currently On Board Forum.

Everyone has to be registered to reply to your post, of course, and it is a public forum, so all can see it.

Not as good as a human voice, but a lot cheaper!

Melanie

 

Is it free to use carnival.com while onboard? We are taking one of my daughter's friends with us when we sail the Magic in Feb. and this may be a good way for her to keep in touch with home.

[Rosefloater]

This was the same rate on the Paradise in May.

[MSRussell]

Is it free to use carnival.com while onboard? We are taking one of my daughter's friends with us when we sail the Magic in Feb. and this may be a good way for her to keep in touch with home.

Yes it is. When you open your browser, a page will come up asking if you want to purchase internet minutes. On the right hand side of the page is a notice that there are free sites, and a link to each one.

Melanie

[OneParticularHarbour 71]

Yes it is. When you open your browser, a page will come up asking if you want to purchase internet minutes. On the right hand side of the page is a notice that there are free sites, and a link to each one.

Melanie

 

That's great news! Thanks so much for the tip!

[kbmeow]

Am I the only one .....I leave specific instructions not to call me for anything. They know when I get off the boat and call me when I am on land and heading home. I can not do anything but worry, fret and be miserable in the middle of a cruise. Nothing can't wait 5 days. If something happened to my mom. They would make arrangements and delay services until I got home. And I have the same rules for my brother when he is on vacation. Why worry people when it is not easy for them to get home.

[SadieN]

This was the same rate on the Paradise in May.

 

 

And last February.

[cawagner]

I hope that is true when we cruise (.99 min) I would be more inclined to make a quick phone call home at that rate than at $6.99/min....and yes we did that on our very first cruise. I thought it would be me wanting to call and check in, nope, it was DH :p and for around 5 min too :eek: ...$5 sure sounds better than $35

[dixieva]

Am I the only one .....I leave specific instructions not to call me for anything. They know when I get off the boat and call me when I am on land and heading home. I can not do anything but worry, fret and be miserable in the middle of a cruise. Nothing can't wait 5 days. If something happened to my mom. They would make arrangements and delay services until I got home. And I have the same rules for my brother when he is on vacation. Why worry people when it is not easy for them to get home.

 

 

I so agree with this and these are my instructions when I leave to go on a cruise!

[MSRussell]

That's great news! Thanks so much for the tip!

You are very welcome...

Melanie

[cherjoe5]

i guess i am in the minority..........i love shutting off the cell and not having a computer......i have confidence that my family can handle any situation for a few days without me..........there isn't much i could do from a cruise..........so they just take care of any problems...........

cheryl