Vacationdreamer<>< Posted April 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2016 So - I downloaded the app for no charge? How do I get the $7.95 version so we may text one another onboard? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlimitedAB Posted April 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2016 If I remember right, we connected with the app after check in while waiting to board. I was signed on before they called our group number to board. Once you are in their computer an within the ships wifi range, you are good to go. They use you room number that you enter in the app to bill you for the chat program. It was handy app. It does a lot of interesting things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted April 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2016 It's the same app. You can choose to pay the $7.95 for the calling & texting features once you are onboard and connected to the ship's wif-fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moobaby214 Posted April 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Does the texting and calling others on the ship work with both iOS and Android? I have an iPhone and everyone else I am travelling with has Androids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted April 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Does the texting and calling others on the ship work with both iOS and Android? I have an iPhone and everyone else I am travelling with has Androids. Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted April 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2016 So - I downloaded the app for no charge? How do I get the $7.95 version so we may text one another onboard? The app is going to look completely different once it connects to the ship's wifi. It will have loads of other features that don't appear now. One of those will be the messaging feature. When you click on that, you will be asked if you want to activate that feature. If so, the $7.95 will be added to your shipboard account. You really can't do anything with the app until it connects with the ship, but everyone should download it ahead of time. We always connect and pay the $7.95 while checked in at the terminal, waiting to board. Messing around with it is a good way to kill time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moobaby214 Posted April 8, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Both. Excellent! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacationdreamer<>< Posted April 9, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Fantastic info. Thank you everyone!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacationdreamer<>< Posted April 9, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted April 9, 2016 It's $7.95/device, correct. Not per stateroom. So if we had our kids' Ipod it's $7.95 each... This is going to add up! LOL Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles_51 Posted April 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2016 $7.95 per device but worth it especially if you want to connect with family and friends onboard. My friends and I had connecting cabins but we still used the texting feature a lot when we were out and about on the ship. There is a link on this page to download a "how to ..." pdf https://www.ncl.com/apps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacationdreamer<>< Posted April 9, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted April 9, 2016 $7.95 per device but worth it especially if you want to connect with family and friends onboard. My friends and I had connecting cabins but we still used the texting feature a lot when we were out and about on the ship. There is a link on this page to download a "how to ..." pdf https://www.ncl.com/apps it's a small price to pay to stay connected THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenForward Posted April 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Does the texting and calling others on the ship work with both iOS and Android? I have an iPhone and everyone else I am travelling with has Androids. from GooglePlay App description: "*The Phone calling features are available on iPhone only. However, the Messenger feature is available on both iPhone and iPad." https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digiMobile.MainMenu.NCL&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEwMiwiZGlnaU1vYmlsZS5NYWluTWVudS5OQ0wiXQ ETA: Looks like that's just phone calling back home...not onboard Edited April 9, 2016 by TenForward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moobaby214 Posted April 9, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2016 from GooglePlay App description: "*The Phone calling features are available on iPhone only. However, the Messenger feature is available on both iPhone and iPad." https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digiMobile.MainMenu.NCL&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEwMiwiZGlnaU1vYmlsZS5NYWluTWVudS5OQ0wiXQ ETA: Looks like that's just phone calling back home...not onboard I saw that language too and it was made me think that I would not be able to text/call my android friends on the ship. If it is just that they cannot call home, they can borrow my phone if needed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenMF Posted April 9, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) from GooglePlay App description: "*The Phone calling features are available on iPhone only. However, the Messenger feature is available on both iPhone and iPad." https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digiMobile.MainMenu.NCL&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEwMiwiZGlnaU1vYmlsZS5NYWluTWVudS5OQ0wiXQ ETA: Looks like that's just phone calling back home...not onboard I see that it says Phone Calling with Family and Friends Back Home (Nominal Per Minute Fee During Cruise) Anyone know what that 'nominal fee' is? Edited April 9, 2016 by KarenMF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted April 9, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I see that it says Phone Calling with Family and Friends Back Home (Nominal Per Minute Fee During Cruise) Anyone know what that 'nominal fee' is? Last reported it's been $0.79/min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenMF Posted April 9, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Last reported it's been $0.79/min. Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstackjd Posted October 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I know this is an older post but I'm hoping some are still monitoring it. I coordinate a group cruise and there are 60 of us (30 cabins) sailing on the Escape in February. I plan to purchase the app for everyone in the group, but can't seem to find someone at NCL to address some questions. I'm hoping either someone from NCL will see this post and reach out me, or someone can answer the following: 1) Does the system accomodate group/broadcast messages - that would be excellent for letting eveyone in the group know about last minute changes to schedule and plans. 2) can I purchase it for everyone before the cruise or do I need to put $16 credit on everyone's account once on board so they can make the purchase? 3) are we assigned user names or does it work on stateroom number. if stateroom number, how are muilpe devices in a stateroom identified? Any guideance would be great. This sounds like a great group tool but I can't seem to get any specific info. Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted October 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I know this is an older post but I'm hoping some are still monitoring it. I coordinate a group cruise and there are 60 of us (30 cabins) sailing on the Escape in February. I plan to purchase the app for everyone in the group, but can't seem to find someone at NCL to address some questions. I'm hoping either someone from NCL will see this post and reach out me, or someone can answer the following: 1) Does the system accomodate group/broadcast messages - that would be excellent for letting eveyone in the group know about last minute changes to schedule and plans. 2) can I purchase it for everyone before the cruise or do I need to put $16 credit on everyone's account once on board so they can make the purchase? 3) are we assigned user names or does it work on stateroom number. if stateroom number, how are muilpe devices in a stateroom identified? Any guideance would be great. This sounds like a great group tool but I can't seem to get any specific info. Thanks Bob 2. You cannot purchase before the cruise. The service has to be activated from the specific devices once they are connected to the ship's wifi. If the price is still $7.95 when you sail, I suppose you could add that to everyone's shipboard account at guest services. 3. There are no usernames. You device's ID or contact number is based on cabin number. For instance, when we stayed in 13870, the numbers for the 3 in our group were 1387001, 1387002, 1387003. The last 2 digits were assigned chronologically based on the order in which we activated our devices. Sorry I can't answer anything about group messaging. I don't recall seeing anything like that, but I wasn't looking for it either. We've used iConcierge on 4 cruises now, and it's terrific. Edited October 21, 2016 by LrgPizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstackjd Posted October 21, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 21, 2016 2. You cannot purchase before the cruise. The service has to be activated from the specific devices once they are connected to the ship's wifi. If the price is still $7.95 when you sail, I suppose you could add that to everyone's shipboard account at guest services. 3. There are no usernames. You device's ID or contact number is based on cabin number. For instance, when we stayed in 13870, the numbers for the 3 in our group were 1387001, 1387002, 1387003. The last 2 digits were assigned chronologically based on the order in which we activated our devices. Sorry I can't answer anything about group messaging. I don't recall seeing anything like that, but I wasn't looking for it either. We've used iConcierge on 4 cruises now, and it's terrific. Thank you! That's helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted October 21, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2016 We paid $9.99 each for the iconcierge texting feature last month. That may have been because it was a 14 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstackjd Posted October 21, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 21, 2016 We paid $9.99 each for the iconcierge texting feature last month. That may have been because it was a 14 day cruise. good to know. you're probably right, but something to verify! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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