St. Thomas/G.Turk/S. Martin Cell Phones?

[lcumpire]

We are taking the Emerald eastern Caribbean cruise next month to include St. Thomas, St. Maartin and Grand Turk. We have a sick family member in the US and we were wondering if there is cell phone service or another way to be contacted if there is a problem.

 

thanx

 

lcumpire

[BigGuy25]

Because St. Thomas is part of the US Virgin Islands, most US cell phones work there well ... and inexpensively ... without doing anything special with your account. But, you'll need need to check with your provider to see if you'll have coverage (and the cost) in St. Maartin (both French and Dutch) and Turks and Caicos.

[Colo Cruiser]

Although you will be roaming in most ports (not St Thomas). That would be the best way to keep in contact when in port.

[caribill]

We are taking the Emerald eastern Caribbean cruise next month to include St. Thomas, St. Maartin and Grand Turk. We have a sick family member in the US and we were wondering if there is cell phone service or another way to be contacted if there is a problem.

 

thanx

 

lcumpire

 

You could have them send you an e-mail.

 

SIgn up to use the ship's internet cafe and check your normal e-mail daily or more often if need be.

[friedshrimp]

Sprint works wonderfully in St Thomas. Just like in the States with no additional costs.

[deanaw72]

I am with AT&T and on our last cruise I could receive texts for free but there was a charge of $.20 each (I think) on outgoing texts.

[asctony]

We are taking the Emerald eastern Caribbean cruise next month to include St. Thomas, St. Maartin and Grand Turk. We have a sick family member in the US and we were wondering if there is cell phone service or another way to be contacted if there is a problem.

 

thanx

 

lcumpire

 

Why not check with your provider? They can give you the correct information.

[lcumpire]

I would like to thank everyone for their input - hopefully we will not have a need.

[blazerjan]

Last year as we arrived in St Maartin, to my surprise my cell phone indicated I had a text message... it was from Verizon (my carrier) welcoming me to Phillipsburg and reminding me that I had service while in port. What a pleasant surprise!!

[Grego]

Last year as we arrived in St Maartin, to my surprise my cell phone indicated I had a text message... it was from Verizon (my carrier) welcoming me to Phillipsburg and reminding me that I had service while in port. What a pleasant surprise!!

 

Good to hear from Jenison, MI and that Verizon will be available in St.M and probably in St.T.