Mom2three Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hi i am going on my first Royal caribbean cruise and have a few questions if y'all dont mind. We're sailing on Oasis Can I get internet in my room? If I want to call home, can I do that? Are the pools open 24 hours? Thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce G. Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Yes, you can get Wi-Fi anywhere on board that class of ship. There is a cost associated. You may call home. From a mobile? You'll need an international calling plan, and it won't work while you're at sea. There are phones in the room. The cost is outrageous to call home--but it's there if you need it. Not ALL of the pools are open 24/7, but they usually keep a few open. For example, the children's area closes around 9 or 10pm. And the usually close 1-2 pools and 1-2 hot tubs at a time to drain and clean it. But if you want to go swimming at 3am, there WILL be a pool open for you. :-) Welcome to the Loyal to Royal Family! Neesa, RCIfan1912, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Keep in mind that the Wi-Fi, while available nearly everywhere, is still quite slow. So keep your expectations (and uploads) low. CruizIan and FreedomCruiser 58 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2three Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thank you for the great answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedomCruiser 58 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I checked with my cell phone company (Verizon) . . . . found that "texting" is the way to go . . . .it cost me 50 cents to send a text . . . and 10 cents to receive them. I could check in at home and it didn't cost an arm or leg. Remembering I was on vacation . . . who wants to be doing something you can do at home (like being on the internet!) . . . lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 AT&T launched a new package for people on Royal Caribbean cruises in June that is cheaper than using your phone at sea in the past: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/06/18/att-launches-smartphone-cell-service-package-royal-caribbean-ships RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew patching Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Hi, I am also new to cruising and the royal Caribbean website is a little vague in areas. The dress code for formal Dinning, I was wondering if it needs to be black tie or as long as its formal trousers formal jacket and shirt be ok? And what is the process for arriving to the cruise ship on the first day, are you required to stay on the boat or can you wonder the town that disembarking from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, Andrew patching said: Hi, I am also new to cruising and the royal Caribbean website is a little vague in areas. The dress code for formal Dinning, I was wondering if it needs to be black tie or as long as its formal trousers formal jacket and shirt be ok? And what is the process for arriving to the cruise ship on the first day, are you required to stay on the boat or can you wonder the town that disembarking from? No, it doesn't need to be black tie. You will see everything from black tie to jeans w/collared shirts (and sometimes t-shirts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Pats Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Andrew patching said: And what is the process for arriving to the cruise ship on the first day, are you required to stay on the boat or can you wonder the town that disembarking from? Welcome to the Boards! I believe you're required to stay on - I've never seen a security station set up for disembarkation on boarding day - and even if you weren't required to, I wouldn't recommend leaving the ship on embarkation day. For 1, there may not be things within a short distance of the ship depending on the port. Also, the 1st day of the cruise has a lot going on once you get on board, and depending on if you've booked or pre-purchased anything, you may have things you need to (should) do 1st (dining reservations, connecting to wifi, muster and most importantly, exploring the ship to get your bearings and begin to know what is where (because it CAN be confusing)). This says nothing about exploring your cabin, unpacking and getting settled, watching sail away, and then dinner. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustfsu Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 If you get the WiFi for the ship you can make calls on either facebook messenger or download the WhatsApp, it uses your cell number, but you can call or video chat over WiFi. The person you are trying to contact has to download it as well. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 8/7/2013 at 8:15 PM, Mom2three said: Hi i am going on my first Royal caribbean cruise and have a few questions if y'all dont mind. We're sailing on Oasis Can I get internet in my room? If I want to call home, can I do that? Are the pools open 24 hours? Thank you If you are going to purchase the internet package it is best to do it via the cruise planner. It costs more per day onboard. If you are purchasing for more than one person it’s cheaper to purchase a 2 device, 3 device or 4 device package as opposed to separate individual packages. Any package can be shared, you are just limited to the number of devices that can be active simultaneously based on the # of device package you purchased. So if you purchase 3 device package and there are 4 of you, when #4 signs in they’ll knock someone off. You can make calls using your internet package, be sure wifi calling is turned on. Avoid phone charges by putting your phone in airplane mode. im not sure of pool hours. Most close, the solarium (adult only) may be open longer. There’s a section called Cruise Compasses, see the top of the page, you should be able to find Oasis compasses, listing everything happening each day my hint for Oasis, visit Central Park and order the roast beef sandwich at the Park Cafe. Also, it’s the only place you can get a bag of chips, but you need to ask (at the roast beef station). Oh, Port Side BBQ has good food, it’s extra $ but inexpensive. Worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Almost 9 year old zombie thread! PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 44 minutes ago, Atlantix2000 said: Almost 9 year old zombie thread! Well to be fair to the person who revived this thread, I wish more people would simply search the forum for their questions, read the past thread, and then go ahead and revive the thread and ask their additional questions. Ever since I started the CHeck-In process thread and provided tons of detailed info about a month ago, SEVERAL new threads asking questions that are answered in my post popped up. So yeah, old thread but thank you @Andrew patchingfor continuing the thread instead of creating another one. PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO, bryresangel and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRMLVM Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 2 hours ago, CruisingNewb said: Well to be fair to the person who revived this thread, I wish more people would simply search the forum for their questions, read the past thread, and then go ahead and revive the thread and ask their additional questions. Ever since I started the CHeck-In process thread and provided tons of detailed info about a month ago, SEVERAL new threads asking questions that are answered in my post popped up. So yeah, old thread but thank you @Andrew patchingfor continuing the thread instead of creating another one. I have questions about tipping, so I am searching through old posts and like you say there are so many new threads that re-address information already out there...it just gets overwhelming trying to go through them, so I understand why a questioner would just start fresh. My only concern about asking a new question on an old thread is if others will scroll down to see it (assuming they aren't using any "new today" filters or anything). Anyhoo...back to my "research"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 7 hours ago, PRMLVM said: I have questions about tipping, so I am searching through old posts and like you say there are so many new threads that re-address information already out there...it just gets overwhelming trying to go through them, so I understand why a questioner would just start fresh. My only concern about asking a new question on an old thread is if others will scroll down to see it (assuming they aren't using any "new today" filters or anything). Anyhoo...back to my "research"... There is a tipping thread or two that are very recent. Use the filters to search. I have no problem with new threads. It’s just many questions are asked repeatedly within even hours of each other in completely new threads. Maybe the admins will think about sticky threads? I dunno if that’s the correct term. Pin the most comprehensive threads about certain topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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