musicman85 Posted August 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Can you access the princess patter online without an internet package? I'm thinking of bringing my tablet so I can have the patter available online with me throughout the day. Thanks, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty10 Posted August 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) I was on the Regal and I was able to see the patter on my ipad. I was also able to text and send pictures to my family at home thru iMessage with no internet package. Edited August 26, 2019 by Rusty10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman85 Posted August 26, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted August 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rusty10 said: I was on the Regal and I was able to see the patter on my ipad. I was also able to text and send pictures to my family at home thru iMessage with no internet package. Thanks! I was wondering about iMessage as well. One of my previous cruises (not on Princess) I was able to use iMessage without an internet package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted August 26, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Yes you can. I find the e-patter better than the paper patter in that several times it had different but accurate information as to locations of events. I presume due to changers made after printing the paper version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyColwell Posted August 26, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Rusty10 said: I was also able to text and send pictures to my family at home thru iMessage with no internet package. How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t&atravel Posted August 26, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2019 59 minutes ago, EmilyColwell said: How? Apple iMessage only needs “wifi” in able to work not an internet connection. Being logged onto the ships “intranet” is sufficient. It will only work apple to apple, not apple to android or other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyColwell Posted August 26, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, t&atravel said: Apple iMessage only needs “wifi” in able to work not an internet connection. Being logged onto the ships “intranet” is sufficient. It will only work apple to apple, not apple to android or other. OMG Thanks for the tip! I didn't know that my last couple of cruises. No point in me getting the internet package then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t&atravel Posted August 26, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, EmilyColwell said: OMG Thanks for the tip! I didn't know that my last couple of cruises. No point in me getting the internet package then. Just a heads up, I haven’t tried it except on a Ship that had MedallionNet. It worked there because you can stay logged on to the “intranet” all the time (not the “internet”). I was able to text home with no problem from my iPad, but it was glitchy when I tried with my phone (in airplane mode and wifi on). On other ships I had always assumed it wouldn’t work and I kept the wifi off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty10 Posted August 27, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2019 5 hours ago, EmilyColwell said: OMG Thanks for the tip! I didn't know that my last couple of cruises. No point in me getting the internet package then. Like t&atravel, I have only experienced this on the MedallionNet. Before my sailing, I had received an email that this was possible; otherwise I would not have known. Text worked with no problem on my iPad and iPhone in airplane mode. Pictures were very slow so I didn’t send any more after my first one. I was just happy that the text worked and my family can reach me in case of emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 27, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) I realize that you did not ask about this option but instead of carrying your tablet around all day, why not just fold the paper copy of the Patter or rip out the pages you need and stick it into your pocket. Seems like a simple low tech solution to me. DON Edited August 27, 2019 by donaldsc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 27, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 27, 2019 11 hours ago, t&atravel said: Apple iMessage only needs “wifi” in able to work not an internet connection. Being logged onto the ships “intranet” is sufficient. It will only work apple to apple, not apple to android or other. Good to know thanks for the info. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper49 Posted August 27, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 27, 2019 13 hours ago, t&atravel said: Apple iMessage only needs “wifi” in able to work not an internet connection. Being logged onto the ships “intranet” is sufficient. It will only work apple to apple, not apple to android or other. Can u tell me what settings my iPad & phone should be on? Not very good with them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 27, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 27, 2019 15 hours ago, EmilyColwell said: OMG Thanks for the tip! I didn't know that my last couple of cruises. No point in me getting the internet package then. I don't know if this will work on Princess but on Royal Caribbean for those who didn't have an iPhone Whats App worked for communicating from iPhone to Android or you can go through Facebook Messenger. It's worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 27, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, camper49 said: Can u tell me what settings my iPad & phone should be on? Not very good with them.... Through settings put your phone in airplane mode and then turn on wifi. If your tablet doesn't have a data plan through your wireless carrier than you just have to be sure wifi is connected. Edited August 27, 2019 by Iamcruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman85 Posted August 27, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted August 27, 2019 12 hours ago, donaldsc said: I realize that you did not ask about this option but instead of carrying your tablet around all day, why not just fold the paper copy of the Patter or rip out the pages you need and stick it into your pocket. Seems like a simple low tech solution to me. DON I'm trying to come up with pros and cons for my tablet, and carrying it around was a "con" but realized that if you get to a theater real early, there's apps you can use that don't need wifi, and can always use that while waiting in the theater. This makes me really think more about bringing it in addition to viewing the princess patter daily on it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mikado Posted August 28, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 4:58 PM, t&atravel said: Just a heads up, I haven’t tried it except on a Ship that had MedallionNet. It worked there because you can stay logged on to the “intranet” all the time (not the “internet”). I was able to text home with no problem from my iPad, but it was glitchy when I tried with my phone (in airplane mode and wifi on). On other ships I had always assumed it wouldn’t work and I kept the wifi off. It works on the Grand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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