m8zenblue Posted July 31, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I have seen this posted somewhere previously. Are walkie talkies acceptable ? Seems like a very good form of communication device. But, I see in the prohibited items walkie talkies are not contraband. I think I read that some passengers object to people using walkie talkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted July 31, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2022 While not prohibited most people find that they don’t work very well on a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 31, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2022 The Celebrity app has a messaging feature. Initially it did not have a alert so the receiver of the would not be aware of a message unless they looked at the phone. Posts from some cruising recently say that has changed and there is a alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted July 31, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 31, 2022 While not prohibited, many reports by others cruisers that they find them annoying unless user uses ear phones or keeps the volume down. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted July 31, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2022 And walkie-talkie dont work well between steel decks. Yes, some passengers are bothered by the users yelling into them trying to get responses. It can be disturbing….and not really needed with the Celebrity App that now informs you with a pop up that someone has texted you. A Much better and reliable communications method. den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsternight Posted July 31, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2022 They are good for groups on shore, however make sure they are allowed in the country you are visiting. They can be deemed illegal for various reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted July 31, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2022 12 minutes ago, lobsternight said: They are good for groups on shore, however make sure they are allowed in the country you are visiting. They can be deemed illegal for various reasons All I can think of is...Book em Dano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted July 31, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2022 US Walkie Talkie use are illegal is UK and Europe, and Euro Walkie Talkies use are illegal in the US. They will work, and from a website (So it Has to be true!), most countries dont really care. So unless its found during some luggage check……. They did say Switzerland is big on not allowing non-EU ones, and the Middle East is Very restrictive Presonally, I‘m on vacation and its good to set times and places to meet when with groups, but I always insure that they are Not to wait for me. And when you do meet up, there’s always someone(s) wandering in late…..and theoretically texting, or one of these things would help, but usually not. Just my experience. And of course family groups are always a good group to spread walkie talkie through…..the kids love to use them endlessly and everyone around them just love it too. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 31, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Breaker breaker 1-9... 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listergal Posted July 31, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Probably more annoying than someone screaming into their cell phone! As another person suggests, set a time and place to meet up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted July 31, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On one of our cruises, there were 3 groups each using them. All 3 were on the same channel. Very entertaining as people were communicating to others not is their group. But the loud voices trying to overcome the poor reception on board due to the steel construction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broker1217 Posted July 31, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Just---why? Why would you bring something bulky that may not work when you can simply use the app on your phone? Please consider your fellow passengers. We are not interested in listening to your shouted conversations. A walkie talkie is about 5 times more annoying than people that have loud conversations with their phone on speaker. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted July 31, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Just now, broker1217 said: Just---why? Why would you bring something bulky that may not work when you can simply use the app on your phone? Please consider your fellow passengers. We are not interested in listening to your shouted conversations. A walkie talkie is about 5 times more annoying than people that have loud conversations with their phone on speaker. Roger that! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 31, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, broker1217 said: Just---why? Why would you bring something bulky that may not work when you can simply use the app on your phone? Please consider your fellow passengers. We are not interested in listening to your shouted conversations. A walkie talkie is about 5 times more annoying than people that have loud conversations with their phone on speaker. 10-4... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted July 31, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, broker1217 said: Just---why? Why would you bring something bulky that may not work when you can simply use the app on your phone? Please consider your fellow passengers. We are not interested in listening to your shouted conversations. A walkie talkie is about 5 times more annoying than people that have loud conversations with their phone on speaker. “Roger, Over and Out”…..only said in movies. den Edited July 31, 2022 by Denny01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted July 31, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 31, 2022 17 minutes ago, broker1217 said: Just---why? Why would you bring something bulky that may not work when you can simply use the app on your phone? Please consider your fellow passengers. We are not interested in listening to your shouted conversations. A walkie talkie is about 5 times more annoying than people that have loud conversations with their phone on speaker. I so agree -- we only experienced other passengers using walkie talkies once, and once was enough. So annoying. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 31, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Who really cares where folks are? You on vacation, not boot camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted July 31, 2022 #18 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Don't do it. Just don't. Not only is it SO last century, they don't work well due to all the steel in the ship. Use your smart phone and app or wifi, like most people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozfoz Posted July 31, 2022 #19 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Do they still make walkie talkies or fanny packs. I mean really, get with the program. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalves Posted July 31, 2022 #20 Share Posted July 31, 2022 ...and once again we have taken a simple question and turned it into a referenda on how people should cruise. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted July 31, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, jalves said: ...and once again we have taken a simple question and turned it into a referenda on how people should cruise. So perhaps this site should be named "Cruise Critics"? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted July 31, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, jalves said: ...and once again we have taken a simple question and turned it into a referenda on how people should cruise. You mean like telling someone that walkie talkies just are a really bad idea and that people do object to them? Because that's what the OP asked? And how dare they suggest alternatives? Well, okay then. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted July 31, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, jalves said: ...and once again we have taken a simple question and turned it into a referenda on how people should cruise. No, all the posts are responding to what the OP asked about using Walkie Talkies on a ship. Not one post was about any other, and it wasn’t a ‘simple question’ that had a Yes/No response. The OP didn’t ask “Can I”, they asked “Is it acceptable”. The OP got the responses most anyone would expect. Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 31, 2022 #24 Share Posted July 31, 2022 16 minutes ago, jalves said: ...and once again we have taken a simple question and turned it into a referenda on how people should cruise. I try not to irritate people by doing things WAY out of the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted July 31, 2022 #25 Share Posted July 31, 2022 No to the walkie talkie. Fanny packs are now called waist packs are back in style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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