We are leaving from Vancuver Canada and going to Alaska on a 7 day cruise. Will verizon wireless cell phones work in that area? Will you have to pay extra charges? I know, I need to call the phone company to be certain, but just wonder if anyone has had this experience...
2007-04-17 03:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by sonotech02 2 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
I have no intention of calling back home to NY!! We are going with a group of 6 people, and would like to keep in contact with eachother while onboard. Just wondering if we need to purchase those 2-way radios, or our phones would be able to work!
2007-04-18 01:39:09 · update #1
Many cruise lines (including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and NCL) now offer cellular service onboard their ships when they are underway... The service is compatible with the 4 major US carriers, however you will be charged by your cellular provider as if you are roaming internationally. If you have specials like free nights and weekends or unlimited texting etc... they will not be in effect for usage onboard the ship. Charges can add up quickly onboard, if you can try and keep your phone off while underway to save yourself from getting hit with a huge roaming bill.
Once you are ashore Verizon has coverage in most ports. You'll be charged the same as if you were traveling any place in the United States.
2007-04-17 14:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by mababischkin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the phone will work while you are in or very close to port cities. Remember you will need to get a signal from a phone tower. There will probably be an extra charge, depending upon your phone plan. Check with your provider.
2007-04-17 05:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No cellphones will work on a cruise or on a island. If you want to talk to somebody fromt the ship then you have to get either a phone card and you will get talking time for free or you will have to use the cruises phones and pay by the minute.
2007-04-17 05:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by cruise.expert 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oftentimes cellular telephone will now paintings on a majority of the cruise ships for many on the spot vendors. i might definiately call Verizon to double verify. additionally look at the internet web site below to make certain in the adventure that your cruise is listed on their itemizing. it will additionally supply furnish you data. with regard to the consistent with. minute fee on a similar time as heading around Alaska.
2016-12-29 04:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to Alaska one of the greatest place to see and you are worried about a phone ? Leave the stupid phone home and enjoy the cruise and sights.
2007-04-17 23:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋