jackadapt Posted November 5, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Are these allowed on board? If not, and Royal were to confiscate them, would Royal give them back to us when we go onshore/excursions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 5, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2022 42 minutes ago, jackadapt said: Are these allowed on board? Yes, though they may not work well when far apart on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 5, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Yes allowed but these can be annoying to those around you. ... no reason to take or need these onboard. Anything RCI takes will be returned at the end of your cruise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted November 5, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2022 They are allowed but due to all the metal on the ship, they will not work very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 5, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Texting works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 5, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Texting works very well. So does talking face to face. Only if your'e into that sort of old style thing, of course. 😁 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 5, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 5, 2022 6 hours ago, Ashland said: Yes allowed but these can be annoying to those around you. ... no reason to take or need these onboard. Anything RCI takes will be returned at the end of your cruise. But you have to admit walkie talkies are less annoying to people around you versus this ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackadapt Posted November 5, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I was trying to brain storm solutions for our 10 year old if we were to get seperated on the ship. Didn't want to get her a cell phone solely for this trip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzlechest Posted November 5, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 5, 2022 THEY DON'T WORK. Trust me. They don't. If you're going to pay for Internet for your phone, turn on Wi-Fi calling and you can call and text each other. If for some reason SMS isn't working for you, use an app like Discord. If you don't want to get the Internet plan, pay for the messaging service through the Royal app. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted November 5, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Attach an airtag to the kid. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted November 5, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 5, 2022 5 hours ago, DirtyDawg said: But you have to admit walkie talkies are less annoying to people around you versus this ... It's actually the same exact thing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted November 5, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) $7 on Amazon. Cheapest option. No tech needed. Use my affiliate link. (Joking about affiliate link) Edited November 5, 2022 by soremekun 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerick Posted November 5, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 5, 2022 If your 10 yr old is comfortable with texting, old cell phones work great on ships. The phone does not need a cellular plan, only Wifi access. While at home, connect the old phone(s) to your WiFi, and configure your favorite IP texting app. Also configure the app on any active cell phones you intend to use on board; ensure they work in airplane mode via WiFi. Get the 4 person surf plan (stream is not necessary for texting). WiFi is active throughout the ship, and signals aren't restricted by metal walls and decks, because there are WiFi access points all over. On my upcoming 11 day southern Caribbean, a 4 device surf plan costs $660, or $15 each per day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerick Posted November 5, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 5, 2022 OK, lets go with a cheaper option. Use those same old unused cell phones with no cell plan, load the Royal Caribbean App, and purchase messaging for each device for just $2.00 each per day. That would be just $88 for the cruise I'm on. That's probably cheaper than buying Walkie Talkies. Another advantage -- Text only, no annoying fellow cruisers by talking through the app. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 5, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Walkie talkies! 🤣 And I thought I was old school. 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 5, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 5, 2022 6 hours ago, DirtyDawg said: But you have to admit walkie talkies are less annoying to people around you versus this ... That’s why I went with texting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted November 5, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 5, 2022 5 hours ago, jackadapt said: I was trying to brain storm solutions for our 10 year old if we were to get seperated on the ship. Didn't want to get her a cell phone solely for this trip. Pick a meeting up spot that's easy to find. We usually take our granddaughters up on deck, find a spot, and then they know where to find us. Chances are the radios wouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted November 6, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 6, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 12:07 AM, jackadapt said: Are these allowed on board? If not, and Royal were to confiscate them, would Royal give them back to us when we go onshore/excursions? Thanks. Yes allowed. Make sure they are a UHF frequency. They will work the best. However, inside to outside may be intermittent at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btank Posted November 6, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 6, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 1:56 PM, davekathy said: Walkie talkies! 🤣 And I thought I was old school. 😂 I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this! 🤣 --bruce T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted November 6, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 6, 2022 It really is not that difficult to keep in touch with others on a ship I have been doing it for over 20 years without any devices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btank Posted November 6, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 6, 2022 You've already seen some of the comments about radio functionality (or lack thereof) on cruise ships. There are additional considerations in some countries if you use them in port. For example: Mexico: allows unlicensed use of US FRS radios (they're low-power with 2 watts output or less output), but US GMRS radios and/or radios >2 watts are not permitted without licensing. Canada: US FRS can be used, but GMRS can only be low-power and in half-duplex mode. Bermuda: US FRS and GMRS both not legal to use (same in the UK and Europe). Too technical? If you want to go ahead with this, stick with FRS - read the packaging carefully to make sure it if FRS only, and look for the power output (see below for an example). Good luck! --bruce T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted November 6, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 6, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 7:00 AM, DirtyDawg said: So does talking face to face. Only if your'e into that sort of old style thing, of course. 😁 Whaaaaaat? No freak'in way. Does anybody do that anymore? Come on man! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 6, 2022 #23 Share Posted November 6, 2022 49 minutes ago, Ret MP said: Whaaaaaat? No freak'in way. Does anybody do that anymore? Come on man! Like the Echo parakeet (Psittacula eques) of Mauritius, face to face talkers might be close to extinction but like the Echo parakeet we will not be silenced! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted November 6, 2022 #24 Share Posted November 6, 2022 31 minutes ago, DirtyDawg said: Like the Echo parakeet (Psittacula eques) of Mauritius, face to face talkers might be close to extinction but like the Echo parakeet we will not be silenced! 😁 "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 7, 2022 #25 Share Posted November 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, Ret MP said: "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant" "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant" Yours Truly, Alan 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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