love2traveljen Posted July 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hey all I know some of you have different opinions about walkie-talkies. I have a larger family with teenagers and a babysitter that I would like to have communication with on the ship,I know ships have phones but if walking around I like to be in communication. And we're not going to be the obnoxious and annoying ones that are screaming through walkie-talkies in front of other people. Just wondering if anybody had success with them? And if so what brand? Thanks cruisers! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted July 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hey all I know some of you have different opinions about walkie-talkies. I have a larger family with teenagers and a babysitter that I would like to have communication with on the ship,I know ships have phones but if walking around I like to be in communication. And we're not going to be the obnoxious and annoying ones that are screaming through walkie-talkies in front of other people. Just wondering if anybody had success with them? And if so what brand? Thanks cruisers! Sent from my iPhone using Forums If they work you bearly be able to use them. They normally don't work very well in large metal box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted July 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We bought a pair on a family cruise a few years ago. Found it very hit and miss and annoying and after a few days left them in our cabin and made up times and places to meet on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Foster Posted July 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We have a great pair... always take them Motorola T9500XLR 25-Mile 2-Way Radio Pair They worked everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albether7 Posted July 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We bought a pair on a family cruise a few years ago. Found it very hit and miss and annoying and after a few days left them in our cabin and made up times and places to meet on the ship "What mom and Dad, I can't hear you!!"::p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj1 Posted July 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Ours work well. We've used them for years. We may have to change stations some times, if too many people are on the same one. But other than that...ours work great. Not sure of the brand. But I know we bought them at Wal Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted July 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2014 in my experience there has been lotsa static. unless you really have good ones it can be frustrating using them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savlamara Posted July 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We used walkies on our first cruise years ago. They were only a cheap $35 pair bought at Walmart and only worked (barely) from one floor away. This time we invested in a set of Motorola MT352R with a 35 mile range, $115 for a set of 3 on Amazon. With all the steel on the boat the range goes way down but these worked very well from one end of the mall to the other so I hope to get some good performance on our cruise next week. Plus it should come in handy when separated in Port. I got this model because it has a vibrating alert instead of blaring out the usual obnoxious tones. Sent from my SPH-L900 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandemmy Posted July 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We used a Uniden 18 mile set on a Fantasy class ship and it worked fine...from the top where Camp Carnival was..(where we gave our 5 year old his own walkie so he could talk to us if he got scared), all the way down to Main deck. I was actually very impressed with how well they worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singer4Him Posted July 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We take ours every cruise even when it's just the two of us. DH will often get up before me so when I get up I can call him on the walkie and we can meet up. Ours have always worked fine although if you're in a noisy place, sometimes you may not hear it the first time. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted July 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Just buy good ones. The higher the power the better. Something at Wallmart for $29 or $39 is not going to work very well. I use commercial radios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch27088 Posted July 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I got a pair of walkie-talkies on my last cruise for my daughter and her friend (they are grown, but we wanted to stay in touch) and they worked just fine. Had no problems getting a signal on or off the ship. I purchased them from Target (not too expensive), and they worked great. If I remember the brand, I'll send a note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted July 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We first used a set with a five mile range- they worked ok on the upper decks. We then got a set with 25 mile range and they worked fine through out the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajunswty Posted August 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2014 there's an app for iphone called ripple cruise communicator. google it or look on fb there's lots of info about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted August 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Here's some information that may be of interest: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=43625672&postcount=27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2traveljen Posted August 20, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thank you! Has anybody tried the app on board? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunchesofun Posted August 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 20, 2014 We had a not cheap set of Motorola walkie talkies and they did not work on the Pride. The worked for about 50 feet away from the cabin, and then nothing. Others on the same cruise were using WT's with no problem. It's really hit and miss with them. Just decide if you are willing to waste the money on them if they don't work. And have a backup plan figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted August 20, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 20, 2014 We used them on our first few cruises and they worked great. Occasionally like some mentioned we would have to find a new channel but they were very clear. I had a inexpensive set from Target (sorry, don't recall the brand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefuninthesun Posted August 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2014 We took WTs on one cruise when we had a large party sailing -- we generally had good luck with them, and found them useful! There were times, however, when the reception was spotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracyelln Posted August 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 21, 2014 We have a large blended family of 9 kids. We did a couple of cruises and they worked great! We also used them when we went to resorts and amusement parks. It was great to be able to check up on them without them knowing! Our girls were a lively bunch and very independent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSteelerGirl Posted August 24, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 24, 2014 We have 4 WT's we bring them all the time...we never use them. Our boys ages 10-12 use to use them but now we leave note in the rooms and that works well. Lots of interference at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbsteve Posted August 24, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Keep in mind that the ones with a higher range are gmrs technology... grms REQUIRES an FCC license to use in the US and are illegal in some countries. Certain states have banned the mobile use of gmrs radio's (ie in cars). Only gmrs will work on the ship, but read the instructions, they specifically state which channels you can use without the license, all of those are frs which are the same as the cheapo ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover61 Posted August 24, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Leave them at home please. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2traveljen Posted August 26, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm going the app way. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singer4Him Posted September 9, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Curious as to how the app works. Do you need wifi to use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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