mickeyhereicome Posted January 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I found an app called Cruise Ship Messenger that uses (I guess) the ships IP address and then you can text family that is using the same app and the same IP address. I'm not sure how you get the ships IP address either. Is there any other app people have found that works for free? Looking for a way to communicate with family. We are not interested in walkies or write boards on doors, or leaving a message on the room phone. All those require going back to room or going to other rooms (different decks). And walkies I feel is rude to other passengers. I have read you can get a phone from Royal. How much? Does it work well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If you are on Quantum Class or Harmony, you can text for $7.95 per phone using the RoyalIQ app. Otherwise you will either have to pay the ship for internet access or pay your cell carrier $0.50 per text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deshawn94 Posted January 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On our last cruise, we just downloaded the Ship Mate app and communicated/texted that way. No problems and it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyhereicome Posted January 5, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On our last cruise, we just downloaded the Ship Mate app and communicated/texted that way. No problems and it's free. I have that app as well. You don't need data/Voom to use that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingRavyn Posted January 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On our last cruise, we just downloaded the Ship Mate app and communicated/texted that way. No problems and it's free. May I ask what ship? We are sailing on Grandeur of the Seas in July and RCCL doesn't offer low cost text only options on their older ships. I'm wondering if this will work. I just need to be able to text to others in the party. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuzuflub Posted January 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I have just downloaded the app☺ Thanks for sharing this. Hopefully it will work next week on Explorer. Sent from my SM-N910U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I have just downloaded the app☺ Thanks for sharing this. Hopefully it will work next week on Explorer. Please report back. I'll be very surprised if the app works without having an internet connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgruenhaus Posted January 5, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Please report back. I'll be very surprised if the app works without having an internet connection. On NCL ships they have an app called iConcierge which is free and it allows cruisers which all have the app on their phones to text each other using the ships WiFi free for within/aboard ship texts. Rob G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deshawn94 Posted January 5, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I had my phone in airplane mode the entire time. I didn't purchase a wifi package. We were on Norweigan Jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyDatknee Posted January 5, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I downloaded that app last year and I keep forgetting to use it. I will make a thread on it if it works on my Indy cruise next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgruenhaus Posted January 5, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I had my phone in airplane mode the entire time. I didn't purchase a wifi package. We were on Norweigan Jewel. I believe you can have the phone in airplane mode and still use the app with WiFi turned on. It would just use the ships router to connect via intranet. Rob G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On NCL ships they have an app called iConcierge which is free and it allows cruisers which all have the app on their phones to text each other using the ships WiFi free for within/aboard ship texts. Rob G. That sounds like RC's RoyalIQ app, except for RC charges $7.95 per cruise, the app is only available on 4 ships so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKenK Posted January 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) I'm going on a cruise soon with a bunch of friends. I'm thinking about having a party on one of the port days went we all go to a lounge and stare at our phones instead enjoying the cruise for what it is. I know this is a sarcastic old man typing this but....... Edited January 5, 2017 by MedicKenK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted January 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On NCL ships they have an app called iConcierge which is free and it allows cruisers which all have the app on their phones to text each other using the ships WiFi free for within/aboard ship texts. Rob G. That makes sense. Maybe that is how the cruise ship app works.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 5, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I believe you can have the phone in airplane mode and still use the app with WiFi turned on. It would just use the ships router to connect via intranet. But for that you would need VOOM. Other than traffic to the few "free" RCI related sites, I don't believe any other traffic will get out to any app without VOOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuzuflub Posted January 27, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Just back from explorer. I tried to use the shipmate app to communicate without WiFi and it does not work. The only way the app will work is with WiFi. There were lots of people with walkie talkies and they seemed to work just fine. ..grrrrr. Sent from my SM-N910U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsvd79 Posted January 27, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2017 We had the internet package this past cruise on Navigator. We used Facebook Messenger to communicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Just back from explorer. I tried to use the shipmate app to communicate without WiFi and it does not work. The only way the app will work is with WiFi. There were lots of people with walkie talkies and they seemed to work just fine. ..grrrrr. Appreciate the update. Some have previously said this app works, so it could be that the IT folks have implemented wireless isolation, at least on your ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted January 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Please report back. I'll be very surprised if the app works without having an internet connection. Cruising Sun Allure. SO is getting VOOM and I am not. I will give app a try and let you know Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted January 27, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I think the people who reported it worked weren't on RCI... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 27, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Cruising Sun Allure. SO is getting VOOM and I am not. I will give app a try and let you know Bob. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted January 27, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'm going on a cruise soon with a bunch of friends. I'm thinking about having a party on one of the port days went we all go to a lounge and stare at our phones instead enjoying the cruise for what it is. I know this is a sarcastic old man typing this but....... LOL! I cut my phone off and put in safe. Having said this, if I needed to work/communicate to be able to cruise, internet is nice. Also, I do like at times, the live updates we get, so......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted January 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 27, 2017 LOL! I cut my phone off and put in safe. Having said this, if I needed to work/communicate to be able to cruise, internet is nice. Also, I do like at times, the live updates we get, so......... I personally use my Iphone 7 Plus as a note taken and camera. I have 3 Cannon's, 5D, 7D, and 60D. I have a huge case full of lenses. The cruise is a vacation and not going to lug around a SLR Camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgruenhaus Posted January 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We had the internet package this past cruise on Navigator. We used Facebook Messenger to communicate. Seems that you need the Internet. I found out on the Epic that using iConcierge to do text to others onboard you each had to purchase a plan for texting each other onboard. Using their Wi-Fi they still did not allow a connection to each other without it. Even if you are all in the same room. Rob G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgruenhaus Posted January 29, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Wish they had your already made reservations onboard showing in the app. Making reservations is easier on the room TV but it only shows that you made a reservation but not the place and time. Rob G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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