toledo Posted April 2, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We had a great cruise, but thought we should warn people about this small detail! Occasionally we were unable to get cell phone service. On one occasion we used the cabin phone for a two minute call and it was $20. I believe the posted rate was $10 per minute. We should have waited to make the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaB1 Posted April 2, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2008 There is usually a notice posted on the phone or right beside it showing the rates. Did you not see that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted April 2, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We had a great cruise, but thought we should warn people about this small detail! Occasionally we were unable to get cell phone service. On one occasion we used the cabin phone for a two minute call and it was $20. I believe the posted rate was $10 per minute. We should have waited to make the call. 2 min x $10 a min would indeed = $20. Not higher math so yes, you should have waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebBrown Posted April 2, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2008 When we went to the Western Caribbean a couple of years ago, a lot of people got reception in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. So the days of not getting good reception seem to be over. The first cruise I ever took we made a call from the room....first and last time!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgun8 Posted April 2, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2008 even with your cell phones you are getting charged by the cruiseline for use of their SATELITE reception!! You are bouncing off the cruise lines own personal tower ON THE SHIP. It still isn't going to be cheap. I think I read $7.50 a minute or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiHo Posted April 2, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2008 My 3 minute cell phone call (Verizon) from the ship to my daughter cost $7.47. Cheaper than the ship's phone but still expensive. Still worth it because I had a teenage daughter at home who was having an allergic reaction to her meds on the morning we left. Had to check on her for peace of mind. After that the phone went off and into the safe for the duration of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell_82 Posted April 2, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 2, 2008 It depends on your carrier too. Here's the link: http://www.wirelessatsea.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktac Posted April 2, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Gotta read that stuff they give you when you board. It's all in there, as well as on the sticker right there on the phone. My opinion is that the phone is for dire emergencies on a cruise. I turn my cell off and put it in the safe, not to be retrieved until we get done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted April 2, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 2, 2008 If it's that important to stay in contact with folks from home, maybe you should not leave town to go on vacation. VACATION...does that not mean a break from the everyday stress of work, friends and relatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizzCard Posted April 2, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2008 No calls for me...I don't even check email. My cell stays in the safe and I have a relaxing vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted April 2, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2008 even with your cell phones you are getting charged by the cruiseline for use of their SATELITE reception!! You are bouncing off the cruise lines own personal tower ON THE SHIP. It still isn't going to be cheap. I think I read $7.50 a minute or something. Wow, so many inaccuracies so little time. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lover Of H2O Posted April 2, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2008 My blackberry gets locked in the car! No phones, no texts, and no emails! It's truly heaven!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky4 Posted April 2, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I also got a $30 surprise phone charge on our cruise bill.:mad: My 11 year old daughter decided to call her older brother at home to make sure our new puppy was ok. She had no idea there was a charge and it never occured to me to tell the kids not to use the phone. Oh yeah she called twice but luckily the first time he didn't answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber1 Posted April 9, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2008 No calls for me...I don't even check email. My cell stays in the safe and I have a relaxing vacation. I agree with you doll. After my last call telling my buddy we are on a cruise ship and he isn't, in the safe it goes. LMAO:D Wow, so many inaccuracies so little time. :cool: That's what I was thinkin. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted April 9, 2008 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I always seem to cruise on Mother's Day. Several years ago, I wanted to call my mother from the ship. I didn't have a cell at the time. After reading the info, that is right by the phone, I decided she could do without the Happy Mother's Day from me that year. I think back then it was $7.99 p/min. I'm with the other posters.....my cell goes in the safe. I take it to ports with me in case of emergency, but it stays off. I just don't get why some people are so concerned about the phone rates while on a cruise. There is absolutely nobody I need to speak with while cruising.....if there were, I guess I'd be at home and not on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirwinston Posted April 9, 2008 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2008 If I am cruising with my better half, no comuniacations... Cell phone off, no checking of e-mails. I even hate to watch the news. (I remember before ships had T.V. in every room. I sort of miss that) If my better half is at home I will keep in touch with the daily e-mail and that is it. I tried the cell phone on the Elation in Jan and a few short calls home ended up costing $ 50.00 Tom in Long Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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