jiwdurando Posted June 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2018 While we are gone I have my parents watching my dog. I am hoping to be able to email home once a day just to check in with them. I looked at the internet packages but I'm not sure I need all that. Is there someone where on the Carnival Pride where you can check and send emails? I appreciate the help. We haven't left the dog for this long before so I'm a bit anxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2018 You will need some sort of internet package to send/receive email. There is an internet cafe on the ship or you could do it via smartphone. Or find wifi off the ship at one of the ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiwdurando Posted June 15, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Do your parents have a FB account? You can send instant messages that way using the Social Media package that runs $5 per day. Otherwise you're paying more for the internet package. I completely understand keeping track of the fur babies while on vacation. I do the same thing. :) No they are old school, no facebok, though I've tried lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted June 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Phone calls from the cabin phone are $1.99/minute. Might be cheaper than an internet plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted June 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Crew members onboard can usually tell you the best place to find wifi in ports of call where you could check email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotRob Posted June 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 15, 2018 If you can keep the calls to a minute or two, you can direct-dial the United States from your room for $1.99/minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted June 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2018 If they have a modern phone, you could also potentially set them up with a quick snapchat account just for text messages. That would be another use of the cheaper social plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggielover68 Posted June 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 16, 2018 No they are old school, no facebok, though I've tried lol Maybe try to see if they could use facebook messenger? I believe you don't even need a full facebook account to use that and it would save you some money Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted June 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2018 While we are gone I have my parents watching my dog. I am hoping to be able to email home once a day just to check in with them. I looked at the internet packages but I'm not sure I need all that. Is there someone where on the Carnival Pride where you can check and send emails? I appreciate the help. We haven't left the dog for this long before so I'm a bit anxious. Your parents raised you just fine I assume. No doubt they can handle a dog for a week or so But it does sound like the $1.99 per minute is the way to go. Just set a time everyday you will call. To save money you could tell them to only pickup the phone if something is wrong (or some such strategy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierpop Posted June 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I’d either go with the 1.99 phone call for 3 minutes or set them up with something like Facebook messenger or WhatsApp. I get they are old school but if they have smart phones and you set it up before hand, I’m sure it would work. And the social package is like $4 per day. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted June 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Don't worry your dog will be fine. We leave our two cats home for two weeks at a time. My wife's son stops by every other day and gives them food and water, plus checks the house. I was a little edgy the first time but got used to it. Just ask any crew member they know all the free WiFi places in all the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiwdurando Posted June 23, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Your parents raised you just fine I assume. No doubt they can handle a dog for a week or so But it does sound like the $1.99 per minute is the way to go. Just set a time everyday you will call. To save money you could tell them to only pickup the phone if something is wrong (or some such strategy). O I am sure my parents will be ok, its more that my parents are older and I worry about them watching her. I'm sure they will be ok, its more just me worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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