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Using a Cell Phone on a Cruise

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Creator's Key Takeaways

can I use my cell phone on the ship yes but make sure your phone is in airplane mode

data charges when roaming can be as high as $20 per megabyte

a nice workaround is Apple's iMessage service iMessage uses your phone's internet connection

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Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Make sure your phone is in airplane mode to avoid roaming charges
โœ“Use iMessage over ship's Wi-Fi to text other iPhones without roaming charges
โœ“Check for free Wi-Fi in port terminals or near the ship
โœ“Follow crew members in port to find good internet spots
โœ“Download the Shipmate app for offline cruise planning and information

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Roaming charges for cell phone usage โ€” Put phone in airplane mode and use ship's Wi-Fi with iMessage to avoid charges
High data costs while roaming โ€” Use free port Wi-Fi or download offline apps like Shipmate

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan I use my cell phone on a cruise?
QCan I use my phone in port?
QShould I get a phone plan?
QAre there apps I can use on my cruise?

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Can you use your cell phone on a cruise? The short answer is yes, but the long answer is a bit more complicated than that. Let Morgan tell you the ins and outs of roaming charges, cruise ship plans, and using WiFi on the ship and in port to keep your data usage to a minimum. Want to know more about finding and preparing for the perfect cruise? Check out Cruiseline.com for all the tools you need for the vacation of a lifetime! First-Timers Guide: http://cruiseline.com/advice/first-time-cruise-guide Cruise Genius: http://cruiseline.com/cruise/genius Using Your Cell Phone on a Cruise: http://cruiseline.com/advice/before-you-cruise/what-to-know/how-to-use-your-cellphone-on-a-cruise-ship