cruisegirl1976 Posted December 9, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I have sailed on Royal and bought the internet package and was able to use wifi calling to make calls, without getting any roaming charges, does Carnival have that with one of their internet plans?.. if so which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted December 9, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2022 As long as you have internet access, and the phone is set up properly, Wi-Fi calling works the same everywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted December 9, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I've never had much success with wi-fi calling on Carnival. That being said, the internet has improved in recent months so it might be possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted December 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2022 The Carnival plan allows calls on Whatsapp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted December 9, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 9, 2022 It is my understanding that wifi calling is blocked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted December 9, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Carrier based WiFi calling is blocked (or at least not supported). However you can call through Facebook messenger etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinqt Posted December 9, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Yes carrier based WiFi calling is blocked. But you can call with apps. On the Panorama 2 weeks ago I did an audio call and a video call via Snapchat with my daughter back home when an emergency popped up. It worked just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1976 Posted December 9, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted December 9, 2022 35 minutes ago, cruisinqt said: Yes carrier based WiFi calling is blocked. But you can call with apps. On the Panorama 2 weeks ago I did an audio call and a video call via Snapchat with my daughter back home when an emergency popped up. It worked just fine. Well that sucks.. my father has no clue what whatsapp or snapchat is .. lol.. nor does he want to.. so have to think of another way to communicate with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinqt Posted December 9, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 9, 2022 36 minutes ago, cruisegirl1976 said: Well that sucks.. my father has no clue what whatsapp or snapchat is .. lol.. nor does he want to.. so have to think of another way to communicate with him. All he needs is the app on his phone. You answer the incoming call just like any other incoming call. With my mom I just downloaded the app on her phone ahead of time then called her just to try it out. She answered right away and didn’t even know I was calling via an app. You might try this out with your father and see if it works. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1976 Posted December 9, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted December 9, 2022 31 minutes ago, cruisinqt said: All he needs is the app on his phone. You answer the incoming call just like any other incoming call. With my mom I just downloaded the app on her phone ahead of time then called her just to try it out. She answered right away and didn’t even know I was calling via an app. You might try this out with your father and see if it works. Great .. thanks.. I will try it with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted December 12, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 12, 2022 This topic came up in the Royal Caribbean forum. Carnival may be the only cruise line that port-blocks Wi-Fi calling, where it is wi-fi at your end on the ship, eventually goes to the telco switch and out to the world as a conventional phone call. Royal Caribbean, for example allows wi-fi calling. The possible reason given for Carnival blocking access is that they have an agreement with Cellular At Sea. A pity; when my phone rang in the buffet restaurant on Royal with a call from home, I felt like a king. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naples4u Posted February 25 #12 Share Posted February 25 On the Carnival Mardi Gras typing this now. 1st Carnival cruise in 22 years for me and my last forever. No wi fi calling is a deal breaker for me. Royal Caribbean is head and shoulders above this line, user friendly, cabins and cuisine much better same price 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFromLA Posted February 25 #13 Share Posted February 25 I never had issues with wifi calling on Princess or RC. Super annoying that Carnival blocks it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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