Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Question

[Luvcrusn]

Just got an email from Azamara. When I clicked on one of the pix, a travelers alert came up saying the Note S7 phones were not allowed on board...GOOD IDEA! Looked on X and can't find anything about it. Anyone know anything about X policy. They are owned by same company. You'd think there would be an advisory.:confused:

[Host Jazzbeau]

They're not allowed on planes, so most people won't be able to bring one to the ship anyway.

[Luvcrusn]

They're not allowed on planes, so most people won't be able to bring one to the ship anyway.

 

True, but it only takes 1 dummy to bring trouble. We're sailing the Caribbean from Miami and have found a lot of Florida residents sail those itineraries. I imagine that it won't be long (hopefully) that X and RC follow Azamara's lead. Smart precaution IMHO.. protect folks from themselves!;)

[qualifiedcruiseologist]

Earlier today Celebrity posted on their Facebook page that the note 7 is banned

 

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[steve ch]

If you still have one of these phones, you should return it for a refund.

[Luvcrusn]

It would be better off if X emailed passengers about that directly. I for one am not on Facebook (one of the last holdouts). Thankfully we don't own the exploding phones, but are concerned about someone who does and their shipmates. I just read that Philly airport and several others across the US have exchange booths for those phones. But Samsung and airports are still urging passengers to exchange b4 traveling.

[north29]

But probably true, that some one out there that can own/use/master a smart phone has not heard to the Note 7 problems.

[dodger1964]

They're not allowed on planes, so most people won't be able to bring one to the ship anyway.

 

There are many locals on ships...we sail out of San Juan often and I'll bet 1/4 of the passengers don't fly to ship.

[Luvcrusn]

But probably true, that some one out there that can own/use/master a smart phone has not heard to the Note 7 problems.

 

Sadly, many friends have smartphones and are, should I say, technologically challenged?!

Doesn't hurt to protect folks!

[bookitdanno]

Not sending an email is just asking for issues at various embarkations this weekend, with a few folks who might not be willing to part with their phones.

 

Hello, Celebrity???... It costs NOTHING to send an email!

[dread_pirate]

If people haven't heard about it yet, because they're "technologically challenged" (and that must include every news broadcast or newspaper around), an e-mail isn't going to do a darned thing.

[Luvcrusn]

If people haven't heard about it yet, because they're "technologically challenged" (and that must include every news broadcast or newspaper around), an e-mail isn't going to do a darned thing.

 

Celebrity has a contact email and phone for every passenger, not so difficult

[Celebrity Cruises]

Just got an email from Azamara. When I clicked on one of the pix, a travelers alert came up saying the Note S7 phones were not allowed on board...GOOD IDEA! Looked on X and can't find anything about it. Anyone know anything about X policy. They are owned by same company. You'd think there would be an advisory.:confused:

 

Celebrity Cruises will no longer allow Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phones onboard our ships. This decision was made in light of recent incidents and safety concerns raised by Samsung about this particular device, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recent ban of the phone from all airplanes. We ask that guests who own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 not bring the device on your cruise. Thank your cooperation and we appreciate your understanding.

[dodger1964]

I'll be curious how they stop them from getting on board ship?

 

I actually have same question about planes.

Edited October 21, 2016 by dodger1964

[Charles4515]

I'll be curious how they stop them from getting on board ship?

 

I actually have same question about planes.

 

They make announcements. Not only on the plane, they have been making announcements in the terminals.

[Charles4515]

If people haven't heard about it yet, because they're "technologically challenged" (and that must include every news broadcast or newspaper around), an e-mail isn't going to do a darned thing.

 

Some don't know what kind of Smartphone they have if you ask them!

 

I think though people who purchased the Galaxy Note 7 are the least likely to be technologically challenged. It is an expensive, powerful, premium phone, not likely to be a casual purchase.

[Charles4515]

If people haven't heard about it yet, because they're "technologically challenged" (and that must include every news broadcast or newspaper around), an e-mail isn't going to do a darned thing.

 

 

 

Also all the late night comedy shows have made jokes about it. Stephen Colbert did a funny skit. President Obama made a joke about it.

 

 

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Edited October 21, 2016 by Charles4515

[dodger1964]

They make announcements. Not only on the plane, they have been making announcements in the terminals.

 

Almost every day someone brings a loaded gun to security checkpoint. I can just imagine how many will bring these phones without having a clue about ban, or even what kind of phone they own.

[dkjretired]

It took awhile but Amtrak finally banned them today.

[riclop]

Just got an email from Azamara. When I clicked on one of the pix, a travelers alert came up saying the Note S7 phones were not allowed on board...GOOD IDEA! Looked on X and can't find anything about it. Anyone know anything about X policy. They are owned by same company. You'd think there would be an advisory.:confused:

 

Burn it , if you don't the battery will.

[bhealy]

As a former Note 7 owner I do not think there is anyone owning one that doesn't know about the issues. Samsung and the US wireless companies have sent multiple emails/texts to turn in the phones. I really don't think many people want to keep a phone that will not be getting updates and that they will not be able to trade in later. There is also a rumor that at some point the wireless companies will turn off the service. It would be an expensive collectors item, but I guess you never know.

Edited October 22, 2016 by bhealy