Philob Posted October 12, 2016 #26 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Philob,Thanks! We'll be on RC in a month. I'll check to see if they have an app. Would be handy to keep in touch with her. Here you go...https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royaliq Hope your on one of those ships :confused: Edited October 12, 2016 by Philob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 12, 2016 #27 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Here you go...https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royaliq Hope your on one of those ships :confused: Unfortunately does not work on Freedom. Only works on Quantum class and Harmony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teej813 Posted October 16, 2016 #28 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks, all, for the info on on-ship communications. It seems it won't be possible on Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted October 16, 2016 #29 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Good evening, I'm wondering how cruisers keep in touch with family other than email while aboard the ship. If I want to use Skype, do I need the surf and stream Voom package, or just surf? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app We don't. They have an emergency contact number just in case. Otherwise, I can stand not getting in touch with the family for a week or so. What did we do before the internet? Think of it as an adventure. Have you ever listened to the cell phone conversations that people on a ship have with their families. Pure claptrap. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkpopr Posted October 16, 2016 #30 Share Posted October 16, 2016 we leave the cell phones at home. I am on vacation and not available for any reason! ya know, the way it was for the previous 70 years of travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGSD Posted October 16, 2016 Author #31 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I purchased the surf package at 30% off and found that my cell has wifi calling. I'm set to check in with husband and kids back home. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehowic Posted October 19, 2016 #32 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Ships typically use satellite internet while at sea. While the technology is improving it is inherently terrible compared to your typical at home internet. The signal has to bounce around on satellites in space and that takes a long time. Things like Skype and voice calls have significant delays making conversations difficult. It's really only good for emails/text. When ships are close to land they often switch over to cellular networks which aren't much better than what you can get on your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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