Ascott318 Posted August 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I just got off the Splendor yesterday. I signed up for the $5 a day /$25 for 8 day cruise internet. To my surprise I was able to make phone calls through FB and also video calls. There is a delay in speaking but worked out great for me. I was able to talk to hubby ,since he wasn't with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseReg Posted August 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2015 That's great! Do you recall the time of day when you made video calls successfully? I've always had the best speed late at night (theoretically less users). Thanks. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascott318 Posted August 21, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted August 21, 2015 All different times of day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseReg Posted August 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2015 All different times of day Thanks, that's even better. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RjayB Posted August 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'm confused, I thought they really locked your access down to a few apps while using the cheapest internet option? Is there a way to call someone on the phone using facebook that is not blocked?:confused: If so, i bet they will plug that leak soon:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dork42775 Posted August 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I just got off of the Breeze and yes you can make phone calls and video calls through Facebook Messenger. The quality is awful though and really not worth the aggravation not unless you want to stare at each other quietly without speaking for video calls. That being said it was cool having access to the outside world like messaging my wife, posting pics to fb, and checking sports scores through Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascott318 Posted August 22, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I was able to make phone calls and video calls through FB. I found it worked better making calls on higher deck. There is a delay on voice calls of about 5 seconds. It also allowed to to send reg texts. I put my phone in airplane mode. It worked fine for me. I posted several pics to FB also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted August 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Can you use wifi telephone apps with this package (not FB)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseReg Posted August 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Can you use wifi telephone apps with this package (not FB)? Not on the Social Media plan as I understand it. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted August 23, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Not on the Social Media plan as I understand it. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fer Posted August 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The social media package was really great. I paid $25 for the whole cruise and made my friends and family positively green with jealousy while posting pictures on Facebook. The package gave me access to iMessage on my iPhone as well as Facebook, Instagram, snapchat apps. When you get on the ship, put your phone in airplane mode. Then turn on wifi and you can either surf to a webpage or go to login.com. You will get this page. Buy the package you want and you will log in with your folio number and the month and date of birth for the person attached to that folio. If you don't want to buy the package, there are some free sites available. SoCal Gal trapped in the frozen tundra in dire need of some sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail_Cruisefanatic59 Posted August 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I was worried that someway there would be charges incurred thru my carrier also. Has anyone had that occur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted August 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I was worried that someway there would be charges incurred thru my carrier also. Has anyone had that occur? This is about using Wifi .. If your phone is in airplane mode, cellular phone services (what you buy from your carrier) are suspended - so no, if you place it in airplane mode, you will not incur any cellular charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucigo Posted September 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Anyone know if you can watch youtube videos with the highest package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanD88 Posted September 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2015 ok so if I make my dad a fb page..add his phone # to it, get the social media package, I'll be able to call him from my phone? I'm worried about not being in touch with him except in key west... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailjen Posted September 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2015 How many devices can you use your personal package on, ie I have an iPhone & I-pad so could I swop the package between these devices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted September 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 6, 2015 How many devices can you use your personal package on, ie I have an iPhone & I-pad so could I swop the package between these devices? From what I've read, you can use multiple devices. But you can have only one logged on at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted September 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 6, 2015 ok so if I make my dad a fb page..add his phone # to it, get the social media package, I'll be able to call him from my phone? I'm worried about not being in touch with him except in key west... In Key West you're in the US so just use your phone to make a regular phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA Dutchman Posted September 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 6, 2015 When it says $25 a cruise does it matter how many days the cruise is, we have 2 that are 10 and 11 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjock27 Posted September 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 6, 2015 When it says $25 a cruise does it matter how many days the cruise is, we have 2 that are 10 and 11 days. $5 a day or $25 for the duration of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfun Posted September 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 6, 2015 They need to add Cruise Critic website to social plan. its a popular social media place among cruisers. I'm probably going to get the value plan when wife and I go on our first ever cruise on Splendor. I will need access to my Photobucket account for hosting pictures. I'm thinking about doing a day to day review thread while on board Splendor. There's not a whole lot of current reviews for Splendor. I figured I could answer questions while on-board about Splendor. Our cruise is a 7 night western caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted September 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Do they give you a list of the sites that you can use under the plan? I know that Facebook and WhatsApp (for texting) are included, and I'm sure Twitter as well, but what about others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfun Posted September 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm confused, I thought they really locked your access down to a few apps while using the cheapest internet option? Is there a way to call someone on the phone using Facebook that is not blocked?:confused: If so, i bet they will plug that leak soon:mad: I think the only way carnival could stop calls and video calls on FB messenger would be to block FB messenger all together. Only FB themselves would be able to make it so your FB messenger App couldn't make voice or video calls. Carnival has no control on how another companies app works or functions. Carnival I'm sure knows people can make video calls and voice calls even before they implemented this new internet plan and chose to allow FB messenger. If its an issue with bandwidth then I'm sure carnival would have done something by now. I for one am glad you can make video and voice calls on FB messenger even if there is a slight delay. I can work around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHAM1 Posted September 6, 2015 #24 Share Posted September 6, 2015 My teens are going to LOVE that. I told them all the cost already and that they would need to work it out to share and split the cost or buy it for themselves. You know they can't go a week without texting 100 of their closest friends and Instagramming all the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfun Posted September 6, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 6, 2015 My teens are going to LOVE that. I told them all the cost already and that they would need to work it out to share and split the cost or buy it for themselves. You know they can't go a week without texting 100 of their closest friends and Instagramming all the time!! Our kids will probably all block us by the first or second day of our cruise after wife and I send pictures and bragging about what a great time were having. they dont get to go on this cruise. Its mommy daddy vacation time. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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