Two Way Radios on a Cruise?

[DH30]

For our 10th wedding anniversary my wife and I will be taking our first cruise aboard the Carnival Conquest on 11/06/05. I was wondering if we could take two way radios or walkie talkies on board in case we want to go our separate ways for a short time and then be able to communicate and meet up later. Thanks,

Kevin

[LSUtraveler]

Many people take walkie talkies along with them especially if they have children. It'a a touchy subject since some folks have an adversion to them being used around them.

 

Common courtesy prevails as it does everywhere.

 

We bring them and use them on shore when our frineds or wives want to shop or go elsewhere. Works great.

[MamaParrotHead]

we had a set when we cruised with another couple. it was so nice not to have to be looking at your watch every 2 minutes when you're supposed to meet someone somewhere at a certain time. it made the trip MUCH more relaxed for us. I think we had Motorolas, they worked like a CHARM.

[Chucksta63]

we had a set when we cruised with another couple. it was so nice not to have to be looking at your watch every 2 minutes when you're supposed to meet someone somewhere at a certain time. it made the trip MUCH more relaxed for us. I think we had Motorolas, they worked like a CHARM.

I'll second this!!:)

[cherylandtk]

They are useful if you have a large group or kids going in many different directions. For just two adults, you may find them unnecessary and just one more thing to carry around and keep track of--post it notes on the mirror work just as well and almost as fast:

 

"Honey, where are you?--at the pool---which pool?--I dunno, outside I think--You can't be at the outside pool, I am there. What deck are you on?--Wait a sec, lemme ask (Hey buddy, what deck is this? Lido? Panorama?) We think it is the Panorama deck--OK, Is there a sliding cover on your pool?-- Oh, hmmm, what's it look like? Ummm, maybe this is the indoor pool--"

 

There probably won't be too many families on your cruise, so you should not run into too much channel interference and other chatter. Do be courteous to others if you use them and turn the volume way down if you are in an area where others will be looking for peace or quiet.

[Bran8778]

I have been thinking about taking a set with us on this next cruise. I dont have any so I will have to go out and purchase them. Where to go??? and What brand????

[DH30]

I found them for about $40 at Cabelas.com which is a hunting and fishing place. I am sure they can be found at Radio Shack as well. I have not decided if it's worth it yet or not for just me and my wife.

[kelz66]

Also Walmart and Target. They all carry the same models. Just keep an eye out for who is having a sale.

[Kpstill]

reconditioned at overstock.com for 19.99

 

http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?page=proframe&prod_id=1587396

[makeda]

we love them for communicating back and forth to give each other notes about what one may missing because one is doing something else....walmart, kamart, target, radio shack....they all carry them....if one channel is too busy, set another one!

[makeda]

we love them for communicating back and forth to give each other notes about what one may missing because one is doing something else....walmart, k-mart, target, radio shack....they all carry them....if one channel is too busy, set another one!

[familyplanner]

We took them on our last cruise and ended up packing them up after a couple of days because we could never get them to work unless we were in close proximity. We figured it was because the ship was to big and too much interference. If it is just the two of you, I would leave them home.;)

[RFLOUNDER]

We have used 2-way radios both onboard ship, and during shore excursions. They are awesome and we wouldn't leave home without them:D . Bought ours at Costco; rechargable Motorola Talk-Abouts and paid about $60 for the set of two with recharger, earbuds, clips, etc. They are good ones that have multiple channels and subchannels. On our last cruise, 6 of us were able to keep tabs on each other with no interference from other pax because we turned to the same channel and subchannel. If you use the cheap kind with only 14 channels to choose from, it's likely you'll be sharing the frequency with others, not only on YOUR ship, but on other ships docked next to you in port.:eek:

 

If you get good ones, you can use them later at amusement parks, ski slopes, flea markets, etc. They even sold them (cheaper variety) in the ship's giftshop on our last cruise.

 

One last thing...:) Please Be Courteous! No one wants to hear static or voices over the radio in the dining room, casino, floor show, etc. Use discretion, the vibrating mode, and common courtesy. Yes, They are ABSOLUTELY a part of our cruise necessities:rolleyes: !!!

[flynrph]

I have used them on cruises before to keep track of the kids and use them for gathering the group when need be. And, this was a bonus, they work fairly well into the port area, as I was about a half mile into Nasau when the kids wanted to know where I was off to. And the radio worked well from one end of the Fantasy class ship to the other.:)

[Leo Jay]

We took them and didn't use them a ton, but we did find them VERY useful. I'd suggest getting the most powerful range you can find; the stated range is based on a clear field with no obstructions, but in reality, due to the size and obstructions on a ship, you'll always get far less than the stated range in practice. We got 10-milers, but we even had a bit of difficulty at times if, for example, my GF was lower level aft and I was upper deck fore (which is obviously far less than 10 miles).

 

Of course, use good sense and common courtesy -- speak into them at a normal volume, keep the reception volume turned low, and please don't use them in dining rooms, shows, libraries or similar quiet areas. But don't be intimidated by the curmudgeons who complain that any use of them at all is inconsiderate -- it's not as though a cruise ship is generally all that 'quiet' an environment anyway.

 

:)