Rare slavigne5577 Posted June 14, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2022 We booked a fishing trip in Grand Cayman and the driver picking us up wants us to call or message him when the ship docks. What's the easiest or cheapest way to do this? Thanks for any information. We do not use phones or internet while cruising normally. We have Verizon if matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted June 14, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2022 You will get international roaming charges when there if you try to use your phones. My experience when I needed to contact a person we were meeting, one of the people offering excursions was more than willing to make a quick call for us. I tried giving him money, but he refused and just accepted our thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted June 14, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thank you. I believe Verizon has a $10 a day Travel Pass. I may just get it for that day and nor worry about roaming charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak89 Posted June 14, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Might want to inquire with the driver what kinds of calls he can take (Messenger, Whatsapp, Duo, Facetime, etc.) and try and use one of the many free wi-fi spots near the Grand Cayman cruise port to make contact and avoid paying for international plans. We had Verizon for a short period of time but since they are CDMA and not GSM they are pretty useless when traveling. T-mobile includes international roaming and I've never had an issue in any of the countries I've visited (including India, Croatia, Colombia, Ecuador, Oman and every Caribbean cruise port). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamblesk Posted June 14, 2022 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, slavigne5577 said: Thank you. I believe Verizon has a $10 a day Travel Pass. I may just get it for that day and nor worry about roaming charges. ATT has the same thing. with ATT you add it to the phone prior to travelling then they just charge $10 for the entire day if you use it. Works out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcvtmom Posted June 14, 2022 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2022 53 minutes ago, slavigne5577 said: Thank you. I believe Verizon has a $10 a day Travel Pass. I may just get it for that day and nor worry about roaming charges. This is correct. We have Verizon Travel Pass, and they only charge you if you call when in port. You can visit ports, not call, and receive no charge for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted June 14, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Just now, pcvtmom said: This is correct. We have Verizon Travel Pass, and they only charge you if you call when in port. You can visit ports, not call, and receive no charge for the day. Thank you, you answered the question I just tried to get Verizon to answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted June 14, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Just now, slavigne5577 said: Thank you, you answered the question I just tried to get Verizon to answer. Is it $10 for unlimited calls that day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&A Posted June 14, 2022 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2022 If you have the internet then try google Voice, call or text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravellingBritNY Posted June 14, 2022 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Your phone may well have "WiFi Calling" on it. If you turn that on, and then connect to a WiFI somewhere in port, you can use your phone to message, or make phone calls. I have Verizon and it works for me when I am on island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcvtmom Posted June 15, 2022 #11 Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 2:45 PM, slavigne5577 said: Is it $10 for unlimited calls that day? Yes, it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted June 15, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Thank you everyone! I have 12 days to go and really getting excited 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricBallroom Posted January 9, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I have the Verizon pass, but found zero coverage on Grand Cayman. This was in July . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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