Cell phones and internet access

[newby04]

Hi,

This is my family's first cruise - RCL, we were wondering if cell phones work on the ship and if internet access is available in the cabins? Thanks so much!:)

[dkjretired]

Cell phones will not work on the ship unless you are in proximity to land. While ashore they will work depending on where your are and your carrier. We have Verizon and our cell phones worked in San Juan, Nassau and St. Thomas with no extra charges.

 

Don

[imsulin]

They forgot to build cell towers in the middle of the ocean/s, so your cell phone will not work onboard when you're out at sea! They will usually work in US territories like San Juan and St. Thomas/John, abut it really depends on your cell plan.

[Nitemare]

Cell towers on ships are coming next year, per an article in the Wall Street Journal a few months ago.

[BaumD]

Internet access is available in the cabins of RCCL's Radiance class and Voyager Class ships. You must bring your own laptop and the cost is $100 per week.

[Ta421sBtrHalf]

Costa cruises have the relay thing that allow some cell phones to have service while at sea, but the only carrier that it worked for was a European company. Supposedly it will work with my DH's new Sprint PCS phone next cruise. We shall see

[newby04]

Thanks so much for all of the info. I'm sure we'll survive without all of our gadgets!!! ;)

[traveller99]

Newby04 - That was the best solution. Enjoy your cruise!