flyer4fun Posted October 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2017 For those with older teens, how do you communicate with each other (whereabouts, plans, location) if you don't have the wifi package? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Post-It notes on the cabin door! Sent from my SM-T700 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted October 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Telephones in cabins and in many public spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted October 11, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 11, 2017 The Hub app which is available on all Carnival ships and is only $5 per device for the duration of your cruise to add the chat feature. No Internet plan required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsrdsrdsr Posted October 11, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Face to face speech at mealtimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yes..you TALK to them! At meals, at night...tell each other your plans...and have them adhere to "meeting" times.....there is little need for electronic communication on a ship. Simply tell each other what you will be doing, and where you'll be doing it...and finding each other becomes a breeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 12, 2017 You can check with your cruise line if they have messaging apps onboard. Princess has Princess@Sea app without charge using their intranet. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 12, 2017 With ours we always had "face to face" meeting times. Worked for us! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainemasey61 Posted October 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Ncl Dawn this summer- text. When not able to face to face. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Get an extra copy or two of the kid club’s schedule. It’ll give you an idea of where they should be. Everyone wear a watch or figure out where the onboard clocks are located. We’ve seen them in stairwells, pool deck and in the buffet. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsjcb2000 Posted October 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 12, 2017 We have set “meeting times & places” and also leave notes in our rooms. Mandatory dinner together each night and honestly we all end up spending a lot of time together on the pool deck and with the outdoor activities Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haladdict Posted October 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 12, 2017 They will be having so much fun, that they won't think of finding you. They will get tired and find their cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted October 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Do your homework. By that time Princess MAY have system up and running that will answer your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudoware Posted October 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Ours have been on enough cruises and know the drill - be ready if we have plans on shore, and show up on time for dinner. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted October 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 12, 2017 OP, you said "older teens".... what are their ages that you are concerned about them? Sincerely asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payitforward Posted October 12, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Communication with teens...is this even possible? Just kidding. I don't have kids, but use magnetic white boards on our cabin door for friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 12, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 12, 2017 We had places to meet up each day and associated times. Messages on the room phones and post it notes. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4fun Posted October 12, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted October 12, 2017 OP, you said "older teens".... what are their ages that you are concerned about them? Sincerely asking. He's 15. Not overly concerned just wanting to check in every once in a while. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4fun Posted October 12, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yes..you TALK to them! At meals, at night...tell each other your plans...and have them adhere to "meeting" times.....there is little need for electronic communication on a ship. Simply tell each other what you will be doing, and where you'll be doing it...and finding each other becomes a breeze! Um, yes, obviously face to face...however, plans may change for both of us if something comes up. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4fun Posted October 12, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The Hub app which is available on all Carnival ships and is only $5 per device for the duration of your cruise to add the chat feature. No Internet plan required. Wow! That's awesome! We'll be on RCI...would be great! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4fun Posted October 12, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted October 12, 2017 We had places to meet up each day and associated times. Messages on the room phones and post it notes.Keith Ah, msg on room phone! And can he call it from a different phone on ship to check in? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4fun Posted October 12, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Communication with teens...is this even possible? Just kidding. I don't have kids, but use magnetic white boards on our cabin door for friends and family. White board---good idea! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4fun Posted October 12, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted October 12, 2017 We have set “meeting times & places” and also leave notes in our rooms. Mandatory dinner together each night and honestly we all end up spending a lot of time together on the pool deck and with the outdoor activities Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, post-it notes! Planning on dinner for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4fun Posted October 12, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks everyone. He'll be alone so I just want to check in on him to see if he's finding friends or having fun by himself. He probably won't want to hang out with us "old folks" so just a mama's concern. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 12, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Make sure he goes to the kids club the first night. That’s when friendships form. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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