Darcy03231 Posted August 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We're cruising with a party of 10 with age ranges between 22-68. Since we can't use our cell phones, what's the best way to keep in touch with each other? I was thinking of getting the social media package and using messenger. Would that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Darcy, check out NCL's iConcierge: https://www.ncl.com/apps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted August 11, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thank you. That looks just like what we need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted August 11, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 11, 2017 You can call room to room and leave messages. You can leave notes on doors. You can just have a daily meet up time/place scheduled to see what everyone is doing each day or have it in the evening to catch up on what people did during the day. It isn't hard to find people on a cruise ship if you just wander around. When I go on a cruise, I turn my phone off and keep it in the safe. If I want to find anyone in my group, I check the freestyle daily for what activities are happening at that time and I can pretty much figure out where they may be. The ships don't have a lot of secret hiding places and people tend to gravitate towards the same places or activities so if I have to wander around a bit to find my group that's what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 11, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2017 When you are all together, typically at meals, everyone should tell their short-term plans, so that everyone knows what's going on. That way, you'll know where to find each other! It's really not as hard as you're thinking it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted August 11, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We're cruising with a party of 10 with age ranges between 22-68. Since we can't use our cell phones, what's the best way to keep in touch with each other? I was thinking of getting the social media package and using messenger. Would that work? Social media package? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 11, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Social media package? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A limited access internet plan that is being tested on certain ships. http://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-Tests-New-Internet-Packages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammythewonderdog Posted August 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Take my mom with you. She likes to know everything about everybody. She will know where each person is and what they are doing at any given time. We have sailed with up to 20 in our group and she knew everything. And for some reason she always seems to be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted August 11, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Take my mom with you. She likes to know everything about everybody. She will know where each person is and what they are doing at any given time. We have sailed with up to 20 in our group and she knew everything. And for some reason she always seems to be around. :'):'):') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgruenhaus Posted August 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We're cruising with a party of 10 with age ranges between 22-68. Since we can't use our cell phones, what's the best way to keep in touch with each other? I was thinking of getting the social media package and using messenger. Would that work? the iConcierge app supplies good info onboard free, but in order to use it between members of your group each has to have the app and there may be a fee for one to one communications. It uses the ships Wi-Fi. Sent from my SM-G935P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2017 the iConcierge app supplies good info onboard free, but in order to use it between members of your group each has to have the app and there may be a fee for one to one communications. It uses the ships Wi-Fi. Sent from my SM-G935P using Forums mobile app Yes, there is a fee. See the link I provided earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh2w1 Posted August 11, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We're cruising with a party of 10 with age ranges between 22-68. Since we can't use our cell phones, what's the best way to keep in touch with each other? I was thinking of getting the social media package and using messenger. Would that work? We used iConceirge app on the Escape back in February with a group of 16. Download it before you get on the ship, and log in once on board or in the terminal. I recall it was something like $10 per device to utilize the texting capability but well worth it. Perhaps each couple has one person that has the texting capability to save a few dollars, if that makes sense. We had a couple issues with it on occasions, but just restarted the app and all was good. You can also use it to schedule reservations for dinners and shows, and it'll even help you navigate the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We're cruising with a party of 10 with age ranges between 22-68. Since we can't use our cell phones, what's the best way to keep in touch with each other? I was thinking of getting the social media package and using messenger. Would that work? We were a group of 8 on an NCL cruise in 2013 .At least 2 of us seemed to be together a lot and we always managed to find everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readington Posted August 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hi! I'm new to NCL, but I read that f you put your iPhones on airport mode you can still iMessage each other (obviously, only those in your group with iPhones). No charge! If anyone knows this to be false, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2017 You can call room to room and leave messages. You can leave notes on doors. You can just have a daily meet up time/place scheduled to see what everyone is doing each day or have it in the evening to catch up on what people did during the day. It isn't hard to find people on a cruise ship if you just wander around. Exactly what we do for our group of 9 when onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggitt Posted August 12, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hi! I'm new to NCL, but I read that f you put your iPhones on airport mode you can still iMessage each other (obviously, only those in your group with iPhones). No charge! If anyone knows this to be false, please let me know. I wouldnt have thought so. In airplane mode, both mobile data and wifi are turned off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted August 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I wouldnt have thought so. In airplane mode, both mobile data and wifi are turned off. After you turn on airplane mode you then turn on wifi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted August 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2017 If you haven't done it before your roll call MEET & GREET then at that time would be a great time to set in motion the meeting of folks with similar interests; activities etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzlepop Posted August 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We had a group of 8 (plus two kids) and we had a standing "meet at the next Trivia" agreement, starting with the 9 a.m. one! And we also tried to have dinner together every evening when on ship, and would discuss the next day at that time. I saw a couple of rooms with a small write on/wipe off board attached just to the side of the door with a message like "dinner at 5:30 at xyz spot," etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newistcruiseaddict Posted August 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I've used magnetic dry erase boards, post it notes, room to room phone calls. We've also designated a table near the pool for meet up. We had a couple of smokers that practically lived there and we had to pass it on the way to the buffet so it was always easy to check in and see who was doing what and make plans. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulu22715 Posted August 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We left notes on cabin doors and called room to room or used the public phones throughout to call the rooms. We were on the Gem and had no trouble running into one another. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted August 15, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If you have an iPhone you can download IConseriage and pay a small charge to text with another iPhone user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 15, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 15, 2017 You can call room to room and leave messages. . We've found this the easiest and best way to keep in touch with others on cruises. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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