sweets2323 Posted December 31, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Do you get the internet package to whatsapp text your kids while on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender1791 Posted December 31, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2017 You'd have to purchase an internet plan for each device in order to do that. You simply use the hub app for communicating with everyone in your family. It costs only $5 per device to utilize the texting feature for the entire length of the cruise. Sent from my Moto Z Droid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweets2323 Posted December 31, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted December 31, 2017 You'd have to purchase an internet plan for each device in order to do that. You simply use the hub app for communicating with everyone in your family. It costs only $5 per device to utilize the texting feature for the entire length of the cruise. Sent from my Moto Z Droid. Can we text only who is on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender1791 Posted December 31, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Can we text only who is on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, the hub app only allows texting those who are connected on ship. The social internet plan will allow texting those off the ship. Sent from my Moto Z Droid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafiadon Posted December 31, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I have never purchased the wifi plan, but need to this cruise to be able to keep track of my mother while I am gone. What plan do I need to be able to text someone back in the states. Any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted December 31, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ask your cell phone provider about the cost of international plans - they may be cheaper than going for a full duration of the cruise plan. And on sea days, rely on the wifi. Then cancel the international option when you return. We used Verizon and there was info on their website about the costs from each country/island, and options for international usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 31, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 31, 2017 You'd have to purchase an internet plan for each device in order to do that. You simply use the hub app for communicating with everyone in your family. It costs only $5 per device to utilize the texting feature for the entire length of the cruise. Sent from my Moto Z Droid. True, in the context of the question. The "device" can be switched, as I always do. As example I switch it from iPhone, to iPad, to Mac. Point being it is not tied to a device. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khewston Posted December 31, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yes, I get it for my husband....that man can not live without technology! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender1791 Posted December 31, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 31, 2017 True, in the context of the question. The "device" can be switched, as I always do. As example I switch it from iPhone, to iPad, to Mac. Point being it is not tied to a device. Sent from my iPad using Forums Very true. But to the OP's question regarding texting others in her group, she would have to purchase plans for all devices to do that. That is why I suggested the hub app chat feature. Sent from my Moto Z Droid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 31, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Very true. But to the OP's question regarding texting others in her group, she would have to purchase plans for all devices to do that. That is why I suggested the hub app chat feature. Sent from my Moto Z Droid. Understand, just did not want others reading to think it could not be switched (device). Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzluvr2 Posted January 1, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 1, 2018 If I purchase the social plan will I be able to call my family at home from Facebook messenger? Or only text? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted January 1, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 1, 2018 If I purchase the social plan will I be able to call my family at home from Facebook messenger? Or only text? Never tried this personally but from what I've heard from others here, the wifi signal is not normally strong enough/consistent enough to allow quality voice chatting with any app, FB/Skype etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzluvr2 Posted January 1, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Never tried this personally but from what I've heard from others here, the wifi signal is not normally strong enough/consistent enough to allow quality voice chatting with any app, FB/Skype etc... Thanks, I was recently on the Regal Princess and found we were able to not only call but had capability to video chat. That was the first time we tried contacting those at home (new grandson born as we were traveling to ship). And this time I'm leaving DH home;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted January 1, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 1, 2018 We buy the top shelf package and we found it to be the opposite of Cruzlovers post. We could easily call but the video signal was in and out, same with Skype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpshaye Posted January 1, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 1, 2018 We get the social wifi plan and use Facebook messenger and snapchat to communicate with those back home. We don't use it but according to the Carnival site, whatsapp will work, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted January 1, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I have purchased the premium internet plan on my last two cruises so that my daughter can see her pets via a webcam. It works well for accessing still images and texting, but did not have the bandwidth for streaming anything. No video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeT Posted January 2, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 2, 2018 People back home must be on Facebook or Snapchat. Already set up in there phone and know how to use Facebook and Snapchat. Then you can communicate with them. On the social plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siestakeys04 Posted January 2, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I will purchase the package for my 2 kids this cruise. Will definitely purchase in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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