Poll: Instant Message Your Roll Call Friends

[beachbum53]

Roll call for Carnival Magic on December 02 2017.We also have a facebook page come join Carnival Magic December 02,2017 :):D;)

 

Careful. This is a no-no. Read the rules on here about it.

[Athankfulheart]

I voted no because I have stopped using the roll call area of CC. The limitations are well, just too limiting so we have moved to social media for roll calls instead. It would be nice if we could remove the limitations here but I don't count on that happening.

[nomo825]

I agree - I said maybe because I don't know if there would be charges while at sea to use the CC app.

[jene1108]

Yes. Definitely!

[Buck1949]

I voted no because I have stopped using the roll call area of CC. The limitations are well, just too limiting so we have moved to social media for roll calls instead. It would be nice if we could remove the limitations here but I don't count on that happening.

 

I am a bit curious as to what you are referring to regarding limitations and being too limiting re: roll calls. Our previous roll calls on CC have been pretty well utilized, so just on a personal note I am not sure what you are referring to. I have not really explored social media for a specific 'roll call' group.

 

Thanks

[Evil Tom]

would this require me to have cell service and how much would that cost? cell service out to sea is not cheap.

[jryan110]

It's a vacation; disconnect from technology and enjoy what you've paid for!

[midwestchick]

I am a bit curious as to what you are referring to regarding limitations and being too limiting re: roll calls. Our previous roll calls on CC have been pretty well utilized, so just on a personal note I am not sure what you are referring to. I have not really explored social media for a specific 'roll call' group.

 

Thanks

 

I haven't seen true roll calls on social media. I'll gladly stick with CC roll calls for organizing tours, etc. The cruise lines don't recognize those roll calls and then there would not be CC connections/meet&mingle parties they sponsor.

[gardengnomecouple]

Hi everyone! We are traveling as a group of 5, grandma, grandpa, daughter, son and grandchild. We would like to join other groups that are going on excursions. We are very excited about this trip and would like to see as much as there is to see. Looking forward to meeting all of you!:)

[I'll be your Captain]

Not unless they allow free wifi.

[Pellaz]

I answered "maybe" for a couple of reasons. Many cruise lines already offer a low-cost onboard service to chat with friends that doesn't require purchasing Wi-Fi.

If I DO take that plunge and purchase Wi-Fi, then I'd be more inclined to use messenger apps from social media sites to communicate with friends and members of our CC roll call and social media cruise-specific groups.

Recent improvements in onboard Wi-Fi speeds have made it convenient and instantaneous. Heck, you can now make voice calls to home from aboard ship using social media messenger services using shipboard Wi-Fi -- using the middle, not fastest, Wi-Fi tier on Carnival. :cool:

 

So, the answer is...maybe. You'd definitely want to make the app easy to use and include a good message notification feature, since -- with Wi-Fi required for its use -- you'd be competing with everyone else's app.

 

I voted no because I have stopped using the roll call area of CC. The limitations are well, just too limiting so we have moved to social media for roll calls instead. It would be nice if we could remove the limitations here but I don't count on that happening.

 

Couldn't agree more.

[mlbcruiser]

I normally do not have my cell phone on when I am on a ship. (Ran into a bunch of charges once when I thought I was picking up a signal from the location where we were docked.) So instant messaging on board is not a feature I have any interest in. However, I sure wish Cruise Critic had a feature - like some other info. boards have - where, by clicking on a person's screen name, you can send them a private message. The message on those sights goes through the site, then you receive an alert from the site telling you you have a private message. You can then go to the site and click on a tab to check your message. Your email is never shared with whoever sends you the message, though you can reply to the message by just clicking "reply". This comes in very handy!

[Eve.]

Not sure if I will have wifi.

[Ruthieofthesea]

I think not ! I sail on small ships with the ability to see anyone you need to contact. Plus! Viking has free Wi-Fi. There are enough charges onboard, another is not needed, as far as I am concerned.;)

[Krewzermom]

I doubt that the CC app would work on my ancient phone, but who knows...perhaps I will get a 'smarter' phone by the time we sail!

[bluesplayer]

Yes.. nice to be able to exchange information..

[Desert Cruizers]

I presently don't have a Smart Phone to install such an app and haven't bought the wifi on board so probably wouldn't have any use for it, if I did then I would use my I Pad to connect back to CC.

 

Gay

[floridalover5623]

Would you use a Cruise Critic App on board your cruise to instant message with your fellow Roll Call participants?

 

Maybe I misunderstood the original thought but would this app utilize the intranet which is open to everyone or one that would work over the internet?

Of course if it works internal to the ship system, then why not?

If it were to use the paid internet system then no.

[Gradall13]

Have any Meet and Greets been organized? We have done this in the past.

 

:D

[Smithysnr46]

Hi all,

My wife and I are interested in a full island tour of Bermuda with Rickysminibus tours but the cost would be prohibitive with just the two of us.

The itinerary he has suggested is superb, his service comes highly recommended on Tripadvisor etc. Is there any one else on this cruise interested in making up a larger party for a fun day with a local guide who can show us places of interest the standard tour may not cover? Either respond here please or write a note to Ricky on his website.

Cheers,

Eric Smith

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[GUT2407]

No idea what the last few posts are about.

[floridalover5623]

They're just a little confused as to where to post.

[Anxious Nellie]

:)

 

Thank you for your welcome. Where would I post a query about various assistive listening devices that might be available on board cruise liners for the hearing impaired? Thank you

 

Anxious Nellie

[Dopsdcc]

we have booked on the rhapsody then end of oct and the first 2 weeks in nov leaving out of Venice then a transatlantic out of Barcelona to Tampa looking for things to do in the ports without using rci looking for things within the area at port we have taken this cruise in the past and did all the excursion's from the ship the last time so looking for different things this time