Iamcruzin Posted October 30, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2021 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caymancouple Posted October 30, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Ok from a less than technical person.... the idea of a "sim card with Data".... can anyone post a link as an example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caymancouple Posted October 30, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2021 forgot to check follow topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 30, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) a Edited October 30, 2021 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted October 30, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, caymancouple said: Ok from a less than technical person.... the idea of a "sim card with Data".... can anyone post a link as an example? Go to a store like Best BUY and ask. They have tons of them. Or Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caymancouple Posted October 30, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, mo&fran said: Go to a store like Best BUY and ask. They have tons of them. Or Amazon. Don't you need to know if their phone is like AT&T or Verizon? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted October 30, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Anyone willing to write up what some of the wishes are? I don't enjoy watching videos, but wouldn't mind knowing what this one says. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoepipes Posted October 30, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Definitely, anyone with knowledge of sim cards with data, please let me know. I'm thinking that a sim card with data that you purchase may not be able to be used with any phone. . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caymancouple Posted October 30, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, shipgeeks said: Anyone willing to write up what some of the wishes are? I don't enjoy watching videos, but wouldn't mind knowing what this one says. First was sim cards with data second was shirts and sweatshirts for sports teams in the US third was food from their native country and lastly was socks... yes socks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted October 30, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, shipgeeks said: Anyone willing to write up what some of the wishes are? I don't enjoy watching videos, but wouldn't mind knowing what this one says. This guy said: sim card with data, NBA memorabilia (jerseys, other things), snacks from their own countries, socks, and a personalized praise at the end of the voyage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The sea calls my name Posted October 30, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 30, 2021 The problem with this list is you have no idea who your cabin steward or favorite bar tender etc are or their gender, so home snacks or socks would be difficult. But the sim card is a good idea. I do snacks, hygiene items, ink pens ( which a crew told me is high on their list also). I have also heard that razors and saving cream is always appreciated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicpersona Posted October 30, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 30, 2021 SIM cards are a bit tricky. It depends on what kind of phone they have. Generally speaking, older phones (even 3-4 years ago) had modems that were either GSM or CDMA. A phone that only had a GSM modem (e.g. an iPhone 6 that was purchased originally through AT&T) couldn't use a SIM card for a Verizon or Sprint network. Many newer phones have dual modems, so can handle either. This assumes their phone isn't locked to a specific carrier. I would think there's a good possibility that a SIM card you purchase for them won't be usable, but perhaps they swap them around with someone that could use that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyank Posted October 30, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, The sea calls my name said: I do snacks, hygiene items, ink pens. I have also heard that razors and saving cream is always appreciated. probably the worst things you could give. Especially hygiene items. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cured Posted October 30, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, The sea calls my name said: The problem with this list is you have no idea who your cabin steward or favorite bar tender etc are or their gender, so home snacks or socks would be difficult. But the sim card is a good idea. I do snacks, hygiene items, ink pens ( which a crew told me is high on their list also). I have also heard that razors and saving cream is always appreciated. To add how do we know which sports teams they like? Chris might like the NBA, but I can't imagine every single crew member is a NBA fan. What if they prefer Football, baseball, lacrosse? What if my cabin steward is a big fan of world championship cornhole? Or their size? Sounds like a lot of wasted money. Everything on this list is available through Amazon, so an Amazon gift card or an extra $50 I would spend on the jersey may be in order so that they can buy the right team, the right size, the right sim card for their phone. Edited October 30, 2021 by cured 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted October 30, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: This guy said: sim card with data, NBA memorabilia (jerseys, other things), snacks from their own countries, socks, and a personalized praise at the end of the voyage. I think AFC Richmond "football" jerseys would be more popular than NBA jerseys. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted October 30, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Here’s a KISS (Keep It Simple Sam) list: Cash A smile A thank you A neat cabin A compliment to their supervisor either written in a post cruise survey or fill out a compliment card (Princess used to provide these at the Passenger Service Desk - I am no certain if other cruise lines do this.). You could always ask your cabin Steward when you are disembarking the ship in a port, if they would like something you could bring back for them. 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted October 30, 2021 #17 Share Posted October 30, 2021 40 minutes ago, DirtyDawg said: I think AFC Richmond "football" jerseys would be more popular than NBA jerseys. 😉 I don't know, I don't follow any sports. The guys in the video specifically mentioned NBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpluvsdolphins Posted October 30, 2021 #18 Share Posted October 30, 2021 50 minutes ago, crazyank said: probably the worst things you could give. Especially hygiene items. Incorrect These items are good. I was specifically told razors, shaving cream, deodorant as well as the items below. The cost of these types of item are outrageous on board and Amazon. They also want: Mouthwash Sinus & Allergy Pills Nyquil & DayQuil liquid Halls Advil Cold & Sinus Except for the last one above, you can buy the Walmart brand as the first 3-4 ingredients are exact. Also I bought Melatonin at CVS as it was requested. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cured Posted October 30, 2021 #19 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, scorpluvsdolphins said: Incorrect These items are good. I was specifically told razors, shaving cream, deodorant as well as the items below. The cost of these types of item are outrageous on board and Amazon. They also want: Mouthwash Sinus & Allergy Pills Nyquil & DayQuil liquid Halls Advil Cold & Sinus Except for the last one above, you can buy the Walmart brand as the first 3-4 ingredients are exact. Also I bought Melatonin at CVS as it was requested. Just curious - who specifically told you these items were wanted, an actual crew member or did you read it somewhere? The have a crew store where the prices are not outrageous and according to some ship crew member videos, many of the otc meds are available for free or very low cost to the crew at their medical center. (I am recovering from surgery, so have been watching a ton of crew videos 😁) Edited October 30, 2021 by cured 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpluvsdolphins Posted October 30, 2021 #20 Share Posted October 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, cured said: Just curious - who specifically told you these items were wanted, an actual crew member or did you read it somewhere? The have a crew store where the prices are not outrageous and according to some ship crew member videos, many of the otc meds are available for free or very low cost to the crew at their medical center. (I am recovering from surgery, so have been watching a ton of crew videos 😁) 3 Actual crew members 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 30, 2021 #21 Share Posted October 30, 2021 2 hours ago, DirtyDawg said: Hey, I have underwear that's 75% cotton and 25% linen and I don't wear "paper" undies. 😇 Your underwear has pictures of dead presidents on them?!?!?! 😮 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted October 30, 2021 #22 Share Posted October 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said: Your underwear has pictures of dead presidents on them?!?!?! 😮 LOL I actually own this pair.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 30, 2021 #23 Share Posted October 30, 2021 oh MY. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted October 30, 2021 #24 Share Posted October 30, 2021 De Ja Vu. Wasn’t this issue beat to death a few days ago? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted October 30, 2021 #25 Share Posted October 30, 2021 7 hours ago, Iamcruzin said: @ROYAL CARIBBEAN DUDE. Hi Chris, hope you are doing great! The above video mentions sim card with data. What kind of phone or sim card should we get? Socks, do most crew like fun socks or the basic white or black socks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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