No more shore to ship dedicated number

[bunchesofun]

It was mentioned on another thread, but I just found this on the Carnival website (after looking and looking-it was listed under "internet")

 

Shore-to-Ship Communication

Effective 11/27/13: This service is no longer offered.

We know many of you would like an emergency contact number for family members not traveling with you. Therefore, in the event of a true emergency, loved ones may contact our call center at 1-800-227-6482 on a 24/7 basis. Our team will take down the caller's name and contact information and pass it on to our Guest Services team on board so they can extend the guest a complimentary phone call.

[mntbikejack]

It was mentioned on another thread, but I just found this on the Carnival website (after looking and looking-it was listed under "internet")

 

I like it that they stopped that service. It was too easy for someone to call you in your room.

[S.S.Oceanlover]

I like it that they stopped that service. It was too easy for someone to call you in your room.

 

i know what you mean. My friends and family would be constantly calling me in my cabin all times of the day and night from home to chit chat. i couldn't get a minute of sleep.:p

 

Bill

[wantocruisemore]

Thanks for posting. I was going to be looking up the emergency number soon to give to relatives in case of emergency.

[jonbgd]

Im on Vacation

If someone wants to talk to me it can wait till I get back

I cant do anything in the middle of the ocean:rolleyes:

[wantocruisemore]

Im on Vacation

If someone wants to talk to me it can wait till I get back

I cant do anything in the middle of the ocean:rolleyes:

 

True, but family emergencies occur. It's important there be some way to contact in case of emergency.

[bunchesofun]

Glad we didn't have any emergencies. We left our then 18 yo son to house sit the dog and three cats. We sailed on Dec 2nd and I had left him the emergency number. Hopefully the number had a referral number recorded for those who DID have emergencies.

[sjcruiser]

I think the original shore to ship number or method was probably discontinued due to the cost. The cost was between $7.00-$9.00 (don't quote me) a minute, and the caller was required to charge it on a credit or debit card when placing the call. I think the new way is much more customer friendly, and those family members given the number could be told only to call in an extreme emergency. I would only give the number to one family member who would be the primary contact.

[Writerfl]

Remember that most cell phones DO work on the ship, and incoming calls are billed to your cell number at around $2.00 a minute, but only if you answer the call. Also remember to turn "data roaming" OFF or your phone will run up quite a bill running background services and receiving texts.

[Hendricks Clan]

True, but family emergencies occur. It's important there be some way to contact in case of emergency.

 

I didn't realize it was discontinued either. Although our last 3 sailings have been on NCL. Something I like that NCL does, is they print a dedicated phone number for the ship for emergencies on your room/charge key.

Edited May 10, 2014 by Hendricks Clan

[LandlockedCruiser01]

i know what you mean. My friends and family would be constantly calling me in my cabin all times of the day and night from home to chit chat. i couldn't get a minute of sleep.:p

That's not the worst of it. There are many workaholic bosses who constantly call their subordinates on vacation. Perhaps the hassle factor will deter that behavior, especially considering that a third party will note down the call. This way, cruising can continue to be a true getaway. And in genuine emergencies, families and friends won't care about the hassle in reaching someone.

Edited May 10, 2014 by LandlockedCruiser01