Ocean Boy Posted November 21, 2022 #78601 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 hours ago, brillohead said: Correct. If your carrier supports Wi-Fi Calling (which I think all the major US ones do), when you're on Wi-Fi with it enabled, you can make/receive calls and texts anywhere in the world without any surcharges. People just call or text your number like normal, and it gets routed to your phone via the internet. I've done calls and texts from all over the Caribbean and the middle of the ocean, never had a single charge for it. I learned about Wi-Fi calling here on CC about five or so years ago, and I've been using it ever since. I just turn on Wi-Fi Calling and follow the steps to "register" the phone when I first get a new phone, and then I never turn it off. I use it on cruises and at home. If you want to know how to set it up on your particular phone, just google the brand/type of phone, your carrier name, and Wi-Fi Calling ("android AT&T wifi calling" or "samsung Verizon wi-fi calling" or "iphone t-mobile wifi calling" or whatever). When you first turn it on, you have to register your home address so it knows how to route 911 calls, but that's a one-time setting. If you're ever at someone else's house using their wifi to make a 911 call, you'd need to make sure what 911 call center you got routed to, but if your call gets routed through your cell service, it will automatically detect your location from the cell signal. Thanks. I know about WiFi calling and use it a lot as many locations in the hospital, as well as our school buildings, block my AT&T cell signal. I even use it at home even though I get cell service there. I didn't realize I could text from the ship with no charges. Great to know. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted November 21, 2022 #78602 Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Thanks. I know about WiFi calling and use it a lot as many locations in the hospital, as well as our school buildings, block my AT&T cell signal. I even use it at home even though I get cell service there. I didn't realize I could text from the ship with no charges. Great to know. She is saying there will be no carrier charges, you do need Voom though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 21, 2022 #78603 Share Posted November 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: She is saying there will be no carrier charges, you do need Voom though. Right. I already ordered surf and stream. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapad Posted November 21, 2022 #78604 Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/19/2022 at 7:21 AM, Arzeena said: We go to any specialty dining venue after boarding and have them re arrange the reservations, so D + BOGO can be used on the days it can be used (day 1 or 2) and the package reservations go for later days. Some people suggested to pre book individual restaurants you plan on going to, in cruise planner and then when you go let them know that you are using BOGO or TA's specialty dinner voucher and they will refund the difference as OBC or however you booked. Both ways to do this have worked for us. When and where are you cruising? I am very happy to see that you finally feel comfortable cruising. @Arzeena, we are also D+. Will be on the HOS in April. Have never used the BOGO dining before but seriously thinking about using it. However, we prefer going to specialty dining in the middle part of our 7 nights cruise. Do you know if there's a way to book the BOGO requesting the specialty restaurant for Day 4 or Day 7? Will they accommodate? We are hoping to use it on Central Park 150. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 21, 2022 #78605 Share Posted November 21, 2022 How many days out do you think entertainment will open up for booking? There is a note in the planner of which ships now have booking prior to the cruise and Odyssey is on the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 21, 2022 #78606 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I have decided that Yellowstone will be a no go. I was watching last night right up until some A$$ was about to shoot a horse that had broken its leg. Nope, don't need that after a long day at work. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted November 22, 2022 #78607 Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 hours ago, grapau27 said: Dinner tonight. Dinner looks lovely, Graham! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets07 Posted November 22, 2022 #78608 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: Dr. Pepper is the state drink of Texas. Yikes. To me, that stuff tastes purely medicinal. But, I have enjoyed any time I have been in Texas, including multiple stays for the training program in a large corporation I worked for, and subsequent vacation trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 22, 2022 #78609 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Time for the new season of Survivor. Anyone watching? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 22, 2022 #78610 Share Posted November 22, 2022 12 hours ago, Arzeena said: Will have a slice in your honor today. 😁 How's the weather today? Hopefully much warmer than yesterday. I hope you both have a Wonderful cruise. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 22, 2022 #78611 Share Posted November 22, 2022 St. Lucia is beautiful. The show started with a nice view on the Pitons. It has been a lot of years since I've been there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 22, 2022 #78612 Share Posted November 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Sea Dog said: We are feeling ok but We still have congestion in the sinus and head. Blowing my nose all the time and still doing some coughing. It's kind of frustrating that it has been lingering on. I'm over a month since testing positive and still have a cough and some congestion. Others at work that had covid in October all feel the same. We're being told by others that had covid in the summer that it takes time before coughing stops. Hang in there it won't last forever. 😍 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted November 22, 2022 #78613 Share Posted November 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Time for the new season of Survivor. Anyone watching? At first I was confused, but realized you meant Below Deck... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted November 22, 2022 #78614 Share Posted November 22, 2022 12 hours ago, Arzeena said: Will have a slice in your honor today. 😁 Enjoy your cruise,I forgot to post this to you,sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 22, 2022 #78615 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: Dr. Pepper is the state drink of Texas. I thought it was shiner bock beer . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted November 22, 2022 #78616 Share Posted November 22, 2022 @Momof3gurlzthank you for sharing your delicious recipe, Deb! @Arzeenahave a great cruise!🛳️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 22, 2022 #78617 Share Posted November 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Luckynana said: At first I was confused, but realized you meant Below Deck... Oh man, it has been a long Monday. Sorry.🫣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted November 22, 2022 #78618 Share Posted November 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Luckynana said: At first I was confused, but realized you meant Below Deck... Too funny, I didn't even notice he said Survivor by accident. 😇 Captain Lee doesn't look good at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 22, 2022 #78619 Share Posted November 22, 2022 4 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: I watched the final episode of the Walking Dead last night.One of the actors on the show Dan Fogler (his character name was Luke) is the son of a Doctor who my wife knows very well from the hospital she worked in. I have 4 more recorded episodes to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 22, 2022 #78620 Share Posted November 22, 2022 This is an interesting crew. I think this will be a good season. And I agree, Lee isn't looking well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted November 22, 2022 #78621 Share Posted November 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Oh man, it has been a long Monday. Sorry.🫣 No worries! My mind feels fried after working on my Travel Insurance papers for a good part of the day...🤷♀️ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted November 22, 2022 #78622 Share Posted November 22, 2022 40 minutes ago, mets07 said: Yikes. To me, that stuff tastes purely medicinal. But, I have enjoyed any time I have been in Texas, including multiple stays for the training program in a large corporation I worked for, and subsequent vacation trips. Oh I agree but I don't voice that opinion loudly where I live. 🤐 17 minutes ago, George C said: I thought it was shiner bock beer . I meant soft drinks. I know nothing about beer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted November 22, 2022 #78623 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Arzeena, enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted November 22, 2022 #78624 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) @brillohead Thank you for your explanation of wi-fi calling! I 'think' I have it set up correctly, thanks to you and Google. 🤞 Edited November 22, 2022 by taznremmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 22, 2022 #78625 Share Posted November 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Luckynana said: No worries! My mind feels fried after working on my Travel Insurance papers for a good part of the day...🤷♀️ Are you still dealing with claim forms from hubby's surgery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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