Sudilly Posted December 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Or can I wait until sail away. I'm sailing from NOLA and Sprint is my carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted December 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2017 You can wait until after sail away just be sure you don't forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudilly Posted December 21, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Thanks grumpy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Just wanted to second this. You can leave it on until you leave port. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted December 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Thanks grumpy! You're welcome. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted December 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2017 You can leave it on until just before the ship gets into the Gulf(11:00pm-12:00am). When I was on the Triumph in February, I called the 800 number to find out which port side cove balconies were still available on the Dream for the cruise I was about to book onboard. I wasn't charged extra. I don't know if it matters, but I am on Verizon. My first call was a little after 10:00pm. I had to call several times since the calls kept dropping. I called from cabin 1206, then next to the forward elevators on deck 1, then the stairs next to the forward elevators on deck 2, and then from a bench outside on deck 3 port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted December 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I usually put mine into airplane mode once I'm a couple of miles out to see. At that point the signal is getting rather weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted December 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2017 No....once you get a few miles from land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted December 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2017 It does not matter what carrier you have or what phone you have. Look at your phone! On the top left hand corner on the iPhone as an example. What network are you on? It it's not your home network, watch out, because you will see dollars fly out of your phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted December 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Or can I wait until sail away. I'm sailing from NOLA and Sprint is my carrier. Sailing from NOLA, you'll be able to leave your phone on for about 7 hours after sail away. Like Tiger0613 said, turn it off once you're in the Gulf. You'll be fine while your still sailing down the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdpatte Posted December 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Our experience out of NOLA was that after you leave port your service will come and go as you pass oil rigs and refineries. It takes something like 7-8 hrs down the river until you get to the gulf. We had service like someone else said until 10 or 11pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted December 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I agree with kdpatte. I sail out of NOLA all the time and our reception is spotty about 30 mins or so after you leave port but you still have service. If you are not going to use your phone, go ahead and put it on airplane mode as soon as you leave that way you won't get charged. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted December 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 21, 2017 The company makes available the WiFi and cellular roaming until there is no local signal. WiFi does not work when the ship is in port. At the time of power up you will see in the indicators of your mobile that there is already WiFi and Roaming. Merry Christmas and Happy new Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyCruiser Posted December 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 23, 2017 No, Airplane mode doesn't work on a cruise ship! It only works in the air, thus: "Airplane" mode... You must change carrier & also exchange that iPhone to the latest Samsung to get "Cruise Ship" mode... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB Chicago Posted December 23, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I have found that the airplane mode always works on the ship and if you’d like to purchase their internet you can turn that on but make sure your data is set to off. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted December 23, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 23, 2017 No, Airplane mode doesn't work on a cruise ship!It only works in the air, thus: "Airplane" mode... You must change carrier & also exchange that iPhone to the latest Samsung to get "Cruise Ship" mode... :) Couldn't figure out the logic in your post.... then it hit me and I started to laugh! Thanks NavyCruiser for the chuckle! 'Cruise Ship' mode... I love it! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted December 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 24, 2017 No, you do not have to. The carrier name in the top left hand corner of your phone (if you have an iPhone) is who your phone is receiving service from. If it says "Sprint" or "Extended", you will be fine. If it says "Roaming" or anything else, I would flip it to airplane mood. I usually keep mine on until the land begins to fade away in the distance. It should remain on airplane mode until you return to the US, so if you are porting in Key West, you can also use it there. If you want wifi in the international ports, keep your airplane mode on, and then go to Settings, Wifi, and find a network to connect to. You can use wifi while being on airplane mode. Happy cruising! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted December 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Just an FYI....Sprint allows you to use data in the ports at no extra charge. I was able to use my phone for texting, using apps, sending pictures, etc. when I cruised in August. Calling is not included so you will be charged if choose to make or receive calls. Also the free data is not included while on the ship while the ship is sailing. It's only while in port, meaning, when you are off the ship or if you are using it on the ship, the ship is docked. One more thing, the data is only 2G, so it is verrrrrrryyyyyy slow. You can call Sprint and purchase faster data for the time you are on the cruise. While you are on the ship, keep your phone in airplane mode. Sent from my KFTHWI using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted December 24, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Or can I wait until sail away. I'm sailing from NOLA and Sprint is my carrier. Will your phone blow up if you don't? Really, do it whenever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted December 24, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 24, 2017 No, you do not have to. The carrier name in the top left hand corner of your phone (if you have an iPhone) is who your phone is receiving service from. If it says "Sprint" or "Extended", you will be fine. If it says "Roaming" or anything else, I would flip it to airplane mood. I usually keep mine on until the land begins to fade away in the distance. It should remain on airplane mode until you return to the US, so if you are porting in Key West, you can also use it there. If you want wifi in the international ports, keep your airplane mode on, and then go to Settings, Wifi, and find a network to connect to. You can use wifi while being on airplane mode. Happy cruising! Sent from my iPad using Forums What I do, is turn off roaming in settings and then use my phone until I have no signal. If you see the dreaded “Cellular at Sea” at the top, go airplane mode immediately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted December 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Will your phone blow up if you don't? Really, do it whenever you want. As long as one is ready to pay the price, without bitching, for doing whatever they want, whenever they want, they are free to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted December 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 24, 2017 No, Airplane mode doesn't work on a cruise ship!It only works in the air, thus: "Airplane" mode... You must change carrier & also exchange that iPhone to the latest Samsung to get "Cruise Ship" mode... :) With the lack of sense of humor on this website I was expecting many angry replies to your post. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted December 25, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 25, 2017 no, airplane mode doesn't work on a cruise ship!It only works in the air, thus: "airplane" mode... You must change carrier & also exchange that iphone to the latest samsung to get "cruise ship" mode... :) 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyCruiser Posted December 26, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 26, 2017 What the carriers are counting on is a lot of "Dumb" owners not knowing how to use their "Smart" phones, & how to turn off features that won't inadvert use the wrong carriers' minutes.... Meaning that some may not know hot to immediately change to "Airplane" mode & turn off data roaming. Most won't pay attention to the tiny "ATT", "T-Mobile", "Tel-Cel", or "Cruise Wifi Data"... They're counting on: "Hey, I've got signal..." then use voice & data as normal Until they come back home to find Hundreds or Thousands of $$$ on their bill from using voice & data outside of their network... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 26, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 26, 2017 It's a very good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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