Waju Posted October 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2019 We're off to USA and the Caribbean in January and I've just discovered my mobile phone provider '3' doesn't include the Caribbean or Mexico in their Go Roaming package. Does anyone know of any other provider who might include these places? I know I'm on holiday but I would like to be able to talk to family now and again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caber Posted October 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Waju said: We're off to USA and the Caribbean in January and I've just discovered my mobile phone provider '3' doesn't include the Caribbean or Mexico in their Go Roaming package. Does anyone know of any other provider who might include these places? I know I'm on holiday but I would like to be able to talk to family now and again! Install Whatsapp on your phone and look for wifi while in port. That way you can call or video call for free. The last time I was in Curacao the wifi was all over the town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waju Posted October 20, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Of course! Thank you Caber for being more awake than me on this sunny Sunday afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boycie Posted October 21, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2019 you can also do it free on messenger ,nearly all caribean bars have free wi fi . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 2:34 PM, caber said: Install Whatsapp on your phone and look for wifi while in port. That way you can call or video call for free. The last time I was in Curacao the wifi was all over the town. Most Caribbean bars wi-fi is way too slow to provide a good video link, but no problems sending text e-mails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waju Posted October 21, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Thank you boycie and terrierjohn. I don't need to video call so everything should be fine. I just need to know that we're still 'get holdable of' in an emergency! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the english lady Posted October 22, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2019 We are with 3. when we did Caribbean transatlantic decided to go for package on board. mainly for the 5/6 days there and back with no ports. Wen on the islands , where ever there was free wifi, found it very very busy, to the extent would not have liked to tried having a private call, or getting any sort of speed on the wifi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsuarez Posted October 22, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I've looked into using the e-sim built into my iPhone but I don't think Three support this functionality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg1uk Posted October 23, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 6:26 PM, Waju said: I just need to know that we're still 'get holdable of' in an emergency! If you look on P&O website there is a process for family to be able to ring your cabin direct in case of emergencies. I think they need your ship and cabin number. If you are not there then they can leave a message on the answerphone system. Costs a bit but if needs must then its very useful. We used it when my father was taken poorly. Or they can email the ship direct and I goes it goes to reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Most mobile networks give you access in the Caribbean, you just need to ascertain the phone and text tariffs, which certainly on Vodafone are not excessive except when you are on the maritime system when at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waju Posted October 23, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: Most mobile networks give you access in the Caribbean, you just need to ascertain the phone and text tariffs, which certainly on Vodafone are not excessive except when you are on the maritime system when at sea. Thanks, when I looked '3' charge £2 to £3 a minute in the Caribbean countries! I'll make do with WhatsApp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waju Posted October 23, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, chrisg1uk said: If you look on P&O website there is a process for family to be able to ring your cabin direct in case of emergencies. I think they need your ship and cabin number. If you are not there then they can leave a message on the answerphone system. Costs a bit but if needs must then its very useful. We used it when my father was taken poorly. Or they can email the ship direct and I goes it goes to reception. Thank you. I do always leave the ship number and our cabin details with a couple of people - didn't know about the email though. Do you think that's chargeable? I know the calls cost £6 a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg1uk Posted October 23, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Waju said: Thank you. I do always leave the ship number and our cabin details with a couple of people - didn't know about the email though. Do you think that's chargeable? I know the calls cost £6 a minute. Yes £6 a minute is steep but readily pay for an emergency. The emails are free (we had both) but inevitably there will be a slight delay in getting the message to your cabin .... our experience was sea day and we were paged over the tannoy (including into cabin) . Brilliant in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlaMarie Posted October 23, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 23, 2019 You can also purchase wifi on the ship if you need to. You can buy a connect package, or you can simply buy a days worth as and when you need to (24hrs counts down from when you activate it). On the basic 24hr package you can use what's app at sea to send messages, but you cannot video call. My mum and dad have used this if they've had alot of sea days and need to check in at home with family , and then in port they will use the port wifi. Have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waju Posted October 23, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, CarlaMarie said: You can also purchase wifi on the ship if you need to. You can buy a connect package, or you can simply buy a days worth as and when you need to (24hrs counts down from when you activate it). On the basic 24hr package you can use what's app at sea to send messages, but you cannot video call. My mum and dad have used this if they've had alot of sea days and need to check in at home with family , and then in port they will use the port wifi. Have a wonderful cruise! Yes we did buy 1 days internet on our last cruise as we had a lot of sea days on the way back from Canada. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked but didn't much care for the extortionate price of £12 per 24 hours. We went to reception to enquire about it and the receptionist actually advised us not to buy it that day as the weather was bad and it wasn't working too well. I'm sure we'll have a great cruise, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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