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Just a Question: Would you support "no cell phone" areas on Ships?

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doghog

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3 hours ago, jean87510 said:

And I said an option. Not a requirement.  People have occasionally missed this when they don't use the app.  

Agree, never disagreed. I called out the person on this thread for saying it was a requirement. I minimally use the app and never on the ship. 

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3 hours ago, Lena11033 said:

 

thanks, last cruise I did have an emergency at home and I spent quite a bit of time on the phone to the bank as they needed to talk to me so yes life happens

In the privacy of your stateroom? 

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23 hours ago, wrk2cruise said:

Going on first Windstar cruise in Jan.  Here is what they say on the topic in their Setting Sail brochure.   I was pleased with these guidelines.

 

Cell Phone Service
In order to maintain Windstar’s atmosphere of casual elegance
and intimate retreat, we ask guests to consider the following cell
phone courtesy guidelines:
• Cell phone service is intended primarily for guests’ use in the
privacy of their own stateroom or suite.
• Talking on cell phones is discouraged in public areas such as
dining areas or lounges, and guests are asked to set their
phone’s ringer to vibrate when in public areas

 

We have been party to multiple Facetime calls on our recent sailings in the Retreat lounge,  MDR and Oceanview.

These rules are SIMPLE, easy to comply with and you have me at "...Atmosphere of casual elegance and intimate retreat"!!!!

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3 hours ago, Lena11033 said:

I didn’t get to pick when someone decided to try and steal money from my bank

I am sorry for your problem. But the Poster was just asking if you had the whole conversation in a public area or did you move to your cabin. Personally I would have moved to the cabin where I had paper and pen to make notes even if that meant asking the bank to call me back in 5 minutes to give me time to get there.

The aim of the OP was not to get phones banned but to have areas where the use was restricted.

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16 hours ago, CruiseRQA said:

You're on a cruise ship and your husband is thousands of miles away.   There is no emergency that he can you can help him with.  

No, but maybe if a family member is dying, or a dog has to be euthanized, you can see them or speak to them one more time. I know that I was glad to say goodbye to my dog when she had to be put down, and waiting for us to return from vacation would have been cruel and painful for her. 

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11 minutes ago, vjmatty said:

No, but maybe if a family member is dying, or a dog has to be euthanized, you can see them or speak to them one more time. I know that I was glad to say goodbye to my dog when she had to be put down, and waiting for us to return from vacation would have been cruel and painful for her. 

Let's be clear, your dog didn't know you were saying goodbye to her.   When you left on your cruise your dog didn't know if you would be back in 5 minutes, 5 days or 5 weeks.   Did you have this conversation with your dog poolside or in the privacy of your cabin?

It is amazing to me that people can't accept the concept of simply being courteous to their fellow passengers.  

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1 minute ago, NMTraveller said:

Were you in public giving out all of your bank details loudly?

 

no they wanted to verify if I was making purchases for MGM Casino as they could see from my records I flew from Toronto to London so the spending didn't add up so froze my card  - all I did was confirm it wasn't me and I was on a ship so there was no spending other than what the ship put through. 

 

Then they gave me a collect number to call back later for follow ups to get a new card as 1 it was middle of the night in Canada and 2 my phone is a work phone and I was travelling internationally.

 

 

 

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Then this thread would not apply to you.  You can always pull off to the side and continue the conversation or get a number to call them back.

 

This thread is about people being obnoxious and having loud conversations on their cell phones in quiet relaxing places.

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Keys Kathy

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On 12/5/2023 at 2:22 PM, JDPCruisers said:

As with others, we find this quite annoying no matter where it happens, and it seems to happen just about anywhere. Oblivious people or likely they just don't care about anyone else around them. Sign of the times, I guess.

I like the idea of joining in on the conversation! I am the first to tell my husband to leave the area and take the call elsewhere, away from people. That's not just on ships, that's anywhere.

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23 hours ago, sanger727 said:

A loud conversation or children can cause as much noise and disturbance as a cell phone conversation. I don't think the cell phone itself is the problem unless people are playing videos or music without headphones. And it's a little unfair to be annoyed that you found a quiet spot to relax and someone ruined it with their loud conversation. They also found a quite place to have a conversation where they disturbed the least amount of people.

 

I could be on board with a "quiet area", But it should apply across the board. No music, phones, loud talking, kids running around, etc.

I believe that's called your cabin!

 

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1 minute ago, Keys Kathy said:

I believe that's called your cabin!

 

 

I personally don't find it unreasonable to have a "quiet" area of the ship. People have suggested that ship libraries are quiet areas. If you go to the spa, usually the relaxation room is a "quiet" area. I believe "the hideaway" on ships that have it request that it is a quiet area.

 

Designated quiet areas are a good idea, everyone has their own idea of what a fun cruise is. Expecting that you can walk into a random lounge for quiet and another person who wants to take a cell phone shouldn't do the same is unreasonable. They are taking their cell phone call in there for the same reason you came in. No background noise and not many people around. 

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38 minutes ago, NMTraveller said:

Then this thread would not apply to you.  You can always pull off to the side and continue the conversation or get a number to call them back.

 

This thread is about people being obnoxious and having loud conversations on their cell phones in quiet relaxing places.

Stop trying to be the voice of reason 😉, people are only suppose post off topic stuff  😁

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