ship to shore phone calls

[dbrown84]

Hello.  anyone know the current ship to shore phone call rates.  On the seashore if it is ship depended.  I'll need to make one phone call during my cruise.  I was just about to order the internet package so that I could make this call, but then I figured why pay the $150 when I could probably just pay for the one phone call.  Another option...do they sell a one day internet pass, or a minutes based internet package?  thanks

[alserrod]

7 hours ago, dbrown84 said:

Hello.  anyone know the current ship to shore phone call rates.  On the seashore if it is ship depended.  I'll need to make one phone call during my cruise.  I was just about to order the internet package so that I could make this call, but then I figured why pay the $150 when I could probably just pay for the one phone call.  Another option...do they sell a one day internet pass, or a minutes based internet package?  thanks

 

 

Hi, MSC doesn't publish that data. They just say "it is very expensive". I think it is over $12 but not sure. (I found that Holland lines ask for $16/minute)

Second question.... does your mobile company accepts satellite calls?. Price will be a bit smaller

 

I assume you must call being on board, not in any port

[dbrown84]

2 hours ago, alserrod said:

 

 

Hi, MSC doesn't publish that data. They just say "it is very expensive". I think it is over $12 but not sure. (I found that Holland lines ask for $16/minute)

Second question.... does your mobile company accepts satellite calls?. Price will be a bit smaller

 

I assume you must call being on board, not in any port

doesn't surprise me that they don't publish it.  I will be in Costa Maya the day I need to make the call.  I can look for free wifi while there (or free if I buy a cerveza).  worst case, I'll just use the ship phone.  The call won't be longer than a minute anyway.  just need to check in on something.  

[alserrod]

49 minutes ago, dbrown84 said:

doesn't surprise me that they don't publish it.  I will be in Costa Maya the day I need to make the call.  I can look for free wifi while there (or free if I buy a cerveza).  worst case, I'll just use the ship phone.  The call won't be longer than a minute anyway.  just need to check in on something.  

 

 

 

Surely from the port you will pay less than calling from the ship

[PTC DAWG]

Many us cell plans include Mexico..or offer a day pass in port, check with them assuming you have a cell phone..

[dbrown84]

40 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

Many us cell plans include Mexico..or offer a day pass in port, check with them assuming you have a cell phone..

We have a winner!!!!  never thought of this.  just bought the plan for $5!