Text message charges from a carnival cruise?

Question

I know that if I make calls from my cell phone on board a carnival cruise that I will get charged something like $2.80 per minute by the ship, but what if I send or receive text messages? Is there an additional charge? I have verizon. With them, when you are roaming you get charged extra to make calls but not to send text messages, so I don't know if it's the same kind of deal with the cruise line.

Answer 1

this is a great question to ask the cruise lines. I would phone them and ask them specifics. Yes they probably would charge for the texting/phone use. because of the signal. I would also, however call your cell phone company and ask them. they could have some more information.  Good luck. I think i would 1.Buy a phone card(international if i needed one) and 2. use it on land, from what ever port i was in. Have a good cruise.

Answer 2

i never had a signal, even when i was at port

Answer 3

In order to avoid fees, you should wait until you are in port.  Cell, Internet and other fees can be outrageously expensive while you are on board any cruise ship.

Answer 4

well calling is the same thing as texting...in order to do both things, you need a signal, and that it what the cruise is charging you for

Answer 5

I agree with the first person.  There is no reason to text on a boat.  Take them with you.  It is not that expensive.  Do not take a phone, a computer (unless you are a very successful business person), or a atitude on a cruise ship.  You are there to have fun!!!

Answer 6

your are on a cruise, relax there's no need to send text messages

Answer 7

you get charges texting...my friend text me thinking she wouldn't and her bill was over $200!