harlowinct Posted February 19 #1 Share Posted February 19 This is our first time on MSC Seashore. How is the cellphone service? I don't intend to purchase internet connectivity, just use my Verizon cellphone service that I usually use when traveling. We have international service for $10 per day. Can I do this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted February 19 #2 Share Posted February 19 3 minutes ago, harlowinct said: This is our first time on MSC Seashore. How is the cellphone service? I don't intend to purchase internet connectivity, just use my Verizon cellphone service that I usually use when traveling. We have international service for $10 per day. Can I do this?? That will work when you are inport but when at sea your Verizon will not cover cellphone service on the ship. There are very high fees for using your cellphone connected to the ships cellphone service. We use WiFi calling and do not incur any fees other than what we pay for regular WiFi plan on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted February 19 #3 Share Posted February 19 39 minutes ago, harlowinct said: I don't intend to purchase internet connectivity, just use my Verizon cellphone service that I usually use when traveling. Don't do this. You will be astonished at the size of your bill when you return from the cruise. Buy a wifi plan and put your phone in airplane mode when you are on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlowinct Posted February 19 Author #4 Share Posted February 19 Hi Langoustine, Thank you for the suggestion but I have used the Verizon Travel Plan for $10 per day for several years and it has worked out very well for me. It will be a lot cheaper if I don't purchase an internet plan. But I appreciate your caution!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierun Posted February 19 #5 Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, harlowinct said: Hi Langoustine, Thank you for the suggestion but I have used the Verizon Travel Plan for $10 per day for several years and it has worked out very well for me. It will be a lot cheaper if I don't purchase an internet plan. But I appreciate your caution!! Have you done this on a cruise ship before? Many a cruiser has incurred massive bills from their cell phone provider even though they had the international service plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted February 20 #6 Share Posted February 20 10 hours ago, harlowinct said: This is our first time on MSC Seashore. How is the cellphone service? I don't intend to purchase internet connectivity, just use my Verizon cellphone service that I usually use when traveling. We have international service for $10 per day. Can I do this?? When in port only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted February 20 #7 Share Posted February 20 5 hours ago, Tierun said: Have you done this on a cruise ship before? Many a cruiser has incurred massive bills from their cell phone provider even though they had the international service plans. It's $10 w/ Verizon international plan. Never been charged more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted February 20 #8 Share Posted February 20 10 hours ago, Langoustine said: Don't do this. You will be astonished at the size of your bill when you return from the cruise. Buy a wifi plan and put your phone in airplane mode when you are on the ship. $10 only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 20 #9 Share Posted February 20 6 minutes ago, Morecruisesplz said: $10 only. Good luck with that. I second all the recommendations you’ve received above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted February 20 #10 Share Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, RichYak said: Good luck with that. I second all the recommendations you’ve received above. Almost 50 cruises and never a problem. No luck needed, but thanks. Do you even have Verizon service and understand the plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 20 #11 Share Posted February 20 5 minutes ago, Morecruisesplz said: Almost 50 cruises and never a problem. No luck needed, but thanks. Do you even have Verizon service and understand the plan? Yes to both. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlowinct Posted February 20 Author #12 Share Posted February 20 Hi Morecruiseplz, So you have used the Verizon International Plan many times and it has been only $10 per day even at sea? Is it used only in port if I understand your postings?? So... no use at sea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 20 #13 Share Posted February 20 From Verizon's own website: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted February 20 #14 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, RichYak said: From Verizon's own website: That's not what OP wants to hear/read or understand. Edited February 20 by PTC DAWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeinaz Posted February 20 #15 Share Posted February 20 I use Verizon. For use at sea for voice, it's pay as you go $1.99/minute. There is a $50 travel pass for use on cruise ships for DATA only, not texts or calls. I try and save my call activity for when I am in port and can use my travel pass days that I have banked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted February 20 #16 Share Posted February 20 4 hours ago, harlowinct said: Hi Morecruiseplz, So you have used the Verizon International Plan many times and it has been only $10 per day even at sea? Is it used only in port if I understand your postings?? So... no use at sea?? Right. It only connects at ports. No use at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted February 20 #17 Share Posted February 20 4 hours ago, RichYak said: From Verizon's own website: You are confusing 2 different programs. Travel Pass is not the International Plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlowinct Posted February 20 Author #18 Share Posted February 20 Thanks, all, for the clarifications. I'm glad I asked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 20 #19 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Morecruisesplz said: You are confusing 2 different programs. Travel Pass is not the International Plan. It's the plan OP is referring to in Post #1. You confused everyone with your responses to (seemingly contradicting) @Tierun and @Langoustine upthread inferring that it could be used at sea. That's the point you appeared to be making. Even OP needed clarification. I think we're all on the same page now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted February 20 #20 Share Posted February 20 14 minutes ago, RichYak said: It's the plan OP is referring to in Post #1. You confused everyone with your responses to (seemingly contradicting) @Tierun and @Langoustine upthread inferring that it could be used at sea. That's the point you appeared to be making. Even OP needed clarification. I think we're all on the same page now. Who is confused? Op said: We have international service for $10 per day. Can I do this?? But you keep posting about "Travel Pass" ... a different program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierun Posted February 20 #21 Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, Morecruisesplz said: Who is confused? Op said: We have international service for $10 per day. Can I do this?? But you keep posting about "Travel Pass" ... a different program. OP also reference "travel plan" in post #4. So there could be some confusion all the way around. With OP now stating thanks for the clarification, I suppose all is well with regards to the question asked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 20 #22 Share Posted February 20 Somebody missed their nap today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted February 21 #23 Share Posted February 21 I am not aware of any cell service that works at sea... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 24 #24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/19/2024 at 10:37 AM, harlowinct said: This is our first time on MSC Seashore. How is the cellphone service? I don't intend to purchase internet connectivity, just use my Verizon cellphone service that I usually use when traveling. We have international service for $10 per day. Can I do this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlowinct Posted February 24 Author #25 Share Posted February 24 Thank-you, BirdTravels!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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