Dinabug38 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 We are sailing on the Allure on Sunday. I have a couple of questions. First, in the event of an unlikely but dire emergency, where would family call to get a message to us? We will not be purchasing a zoom package as we really want to unplug. Im not talking like "the dog threw up" but like some has passed (heaven forbid). And second, on a lighter note, I see some good spa specials. Will the price really go up once at sea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 (edited) Enjoy your cruise, awesome ship! They often offer spa specials, especially on port days when most folks are off ship. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/onboardExtrasFaq.do#3 Your friends and family can contact the ship by calling (888) 724-7447. Or from outside the U.S. they can call (321) 953-9003. The cost is $7.95 USD a minute and can be charged to their MasterCard® or Visa®. From outside the U.S. additional long distance charges will also apply. You can make ship-to-shore calls from your stateroom, 24 hours a day. The cost is $7.95 USD per minute and will be automatically charged to your SeaPass account. You can also use our onboard Internet Cafés, stateroom Internet connection, or Hot Spots to send an e-mail to your friends or family for a minimal fee. EDIT - well I tried these numbers and they don't work. Edited September 19, 2017 by twangster Correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Best option is actually text messaging. It's really inexpensive even with roaming. Just make sure that you turn your cellular data off so you don't incur charges there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinabug38 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thanks so much! We are so excited to spend the week on this floating city!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Crush Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Also check w/ your cell provider. Some of the destinations may have cheap or free texting once you're ashore and away from the ship so you can check in to make sure everything's ok at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinabug38 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Good thought. We will check email once or twice during the week. But honestly, my workaholic hubby needs to be incommunicado for all but the most dire of emergencies ? no worky-worky! Lol!! Can I get an amen? Dina ? ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 59 minutes ago, Dinabug38 said: Good thought. We will check email once or twice during the week. But honestly, my workaholic hubby needs to be incommunicado for all but the most dire of emergencies ? no worky-worky! Lol!! Can I get an amen? Dina ? My phone gets turned off and put in the safe as soon as we pass the sea buoy until the morning we return. FManke, WAAAYTOOO, Steve L and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 monorailmedic, posted this most recently, this is on the regular blog page, good article. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/27/how-stay-touch-someone-your-royal-caribbean-cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinabug38 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 2 hours ago, arebee said: My phone gets turned off and put in the safe as soon as we pass the sea buoy until the morning we return. That s the plan!!! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Dina, Before we go on a cruise, I call the customer support folks at Royal and get the actual phone number of the ship on which we will be cruising and give that to our daughter and son in law. That way if an emergency comes up they can contact the ship directly. The customer service folks will explain exactly how it works and the costs. Our phones also get to enjoy the cruise from inside the cabin safe! The Allure is a great ship, lots to do and enjoy, have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhageerah Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Who is your carrier? I have Tmobile and can tell you that my phone never gets turned off while at sea just for that reason. There have been several emergencies with the mother in law while we have been out at sea that we were able to take care of. One was her falling down and not being able to get off the floor but she was able to scoot down the hall and get her cell phone. The cost to talk was more expensive onboard but it was not God awful expensive and better than the $7.95 per minute I would have paid for a land line. One of the main reasons that I will stick with Tmobile is because almost every port that we go to my cell phone works and it does not cost me another penney because it is included in my plan. Typically I get a text telling me welcome to xxxxx and that cell service and 3g data are included in my plan. Like someone else has said if it is that much of an emergency keep your phone on, and only text because it is FAR cheaper than calling. Good luck and enjoy your cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGunny Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Even with T-Mobile, we get 2 days of Wi-Fi as D+. We use them for sea days and if you get the voyage package with 2 days left after using your first day, the last 2 are $5.99 total with coupon. Login, leave your cell phone on but turn roaming data off. You can text and your phone calls come over Wi-Fi so there is no additional charge. That's another nice thing about T-Mobile. If only they would do the same with the ships.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinabug38 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, rjac said: Dina, Before we go on a cruise, I call the customer support folks at Royal and get the actual phone number of the ship on which we will be cruising and give that to our daughter and son in law. That way if an emergency comes up they can contact the ship directly. The customer service folks will explain exactly how it works and the costs. Our phones also get to enjoy the cruise from inside the cabin safe! The Allure is a great ship, lots to do and enjoy, have a great time. Perfect! That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks rjac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 53 minutes ago, Dinabug38 said: Perfect! That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks rjac Glad I could help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Regarding t Mobile, they now connect to Cellular at Sea, so make sure data roaming is turned off or you will be charged data as it is not covered in any of their plans. My father in law tried the phone number to the ship thing in Disney Cruise Line and it failed miserably. He finally texted us and that's the only message we received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Just now, DocLC said: My father in law tried the phone number to the ship thing in Disney Cruise Line and it failed miserably Well, hopefully that was a Disney problem. After all, what do you expect from a cruise line that's a Mickey Mouse organization? DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 4 hours ago, bhageerah said: Who is your carrier? I have Tmobile and can tell you that my phone never gets turned off while at sea just for that reason. There have been several emergencies with the mother in law while we have been out at sea that we were able to take care of. One was her falling down and not being able to get off the floor but she was able to scoot down the hall and get her cell phone. The cost to talk was more expensive onboard but it was not God awful expensive and better than the $7.95 per minute I would have paid for a land line. One of the main reasons that I will stick with Tmobile is because almost every port that we go to my cell phone works and it does not cost me another penney because it is included in my plan. Typically I get a text telling me welcome to xxxxx and that cell service and 3g data are included in my plan. Like someone else has said if it is that much of an emergency keep your phone on, and only text because it is FAR cheaper than calling. Good luck and enjoy your cruise! I'm in the same boat (punny?). I use T-Mobile for their included international coverage and free incoming text on cellular@sea. As a side bonus I get free wifi on American and Delta flights. I'm fortunate they have a great network out West where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhageerah Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 12 hours ago, twangster said: I'm in the same boat (punny?). I use T-Mobile for their included international coverage and free incoming text on cellular@sea. As a side bonus I get free wifi on American and Delta flights. I'm fortunate they have a great network out West where I live. Thats why I absolutely love them, the wife has a family plan on Verizon with her mother and I was not willing to give up the benefits that I have with Tmobile at a increased price. And I did not know about the free wifi on the flights! Thank you! I have a good network here as well, the only real place that Verizon has an advantage here is when you go WAY out in the boondocks but it is getting better. I have LTE service in almost all of the places that I frequent and have no complaints. Thank you for that extra heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, bhageerah said: And I did not know about the free wifi on the flights! Thank you! The "One Plus" add-on gives you double the speed in the islands and free texting & wifi the whole flight. Without "One Plus" you get free texting the whole flight and one hour of free wifi in flight. To use the inflight stuff you need a phone capable of wifi calling and to have made at least one wifi voice call at some point. OP - the folks in the spa are not like other ship crew, they get none of the automatic cabin gratuity. Their compensation plans motivates them to sell spa products. Enjoy your spa treatments but get ready to tune out the sales pitch for other spa products. Tip them accordingly for spa services enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 9/19/2017 at 11:15 AM, Dinabug38 said: Good thought. We will check email once or twice during the week. But honestly, my workaholic hubby needs to be incommunicado for all but the most dire of emergencies ? no worky-worky! Lol!! Can I get an amen? Dina ? Amen! bhageerah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 9/18/2017 at 9:57 PM, DocLC said: Just make sure that you turn your cellular data off so you don't incur charges there. I'm old when it comes to smart phones. I just got one because my flip phones buttons started to fall off after five years! Can I just turn on the airplane mode? Will that do the same thing? I'm just concerned with sea days as we have Verizon and all of our ports are included in our service. bhageerah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 When you get on board they will have spa representatives with all kinds of specials. I.E. : First night, and port days usually have some great specials. Also the more services you get the bigger the discount. Another reason to get to the pier nice and early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, FManke said: I'm old when it comes to smart phones. I just got one because my flip phones buttons started to fall off after five years! Can I just turn on the airplane mode? Will that do the same thing? I'm just concerned with sea days as we have Verizon and all of our ports are included in our service. Yes. Airplane mode disables the data. However, you also won't be able to make or receive calls or texts if that's important to you. There is also a seeing to just prevent data roaming under your cellular options. My wife is a recent convert to a smart phone, too, even though I've had one since the first iPhone. She actually uses the camera more than anything and misses her Razor as she could drop that thing without any incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, fonemanbob said: When you get on board they will have spa representatives with all kinds of specials. I.E. : First night, and port days usually have some great specials. Also the more services you get the bigger the discount. Another reason to get to the pier nice and early. They'll be everywhere, but I'd recommend touring the spa and asking about the specials there. You'll also get daily flyers regarding the specials and usually find better specials on port days when there's less demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 12 minutes ago, DocLC said: I'm old when it comes to smart phones. I just got one because my flip phones buttons started to fall off after five years I bet you still wear bell bottom pants....... bhageerah and DocLC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_KY Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I tried to find one of my old "set sail" pass documents. I think an emergency number is listed there. Not sure, but will confirm in 121 days on the Oasis. Anyone have a current one to check? Rjac: What bell bottoms are out of style? I'll just have to wear my leisure suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Bob_KY said: I'll just have to wear my leisure suit Ohhh man, hopefully not the full length zip front with the chest hair exposed at the top. That will get your beverage package revoked and a Captain's escort to the front of the line on debarkation...... even if it's not your home port of debarkation. bhageerah, Bob_KY, Dinabug38 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 We own our own business, so going without the phone is not possible; however, hubby was able to still be somewhat phone free as there wasn't any issues that the office couldn't take care of. I like being able to keep tabs on my Mother also as she is 87 years old and you just never know when an emergency could arise. I also use my phone as my camera, so I always had it with me most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 19 hours ago, rjac said: I bet you still wear bell bottom pants....... That was actually @FManke, but still very funny. Dinabug38 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 17 hours ago, rjac said: Ohhh man, hopefully not the full length zip front with the chest hair exposed at the top. That will get your beverage package revoked and a Captain's escort to the front of the line on debarkation...... even if it's not your home port of debarkation. Well. This thread took a turn. Orange Crush, Dinabug38, RestingBird and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhageerah Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yes it has, but you have to admit that it is absolutely HILARIOUS!!!!! Especially the comment that @rjac made about the full length front zipper and the chest hair, downright priceless! Yes the mental picture is absolutely disgusting but its funny as well!! Dinabug38 and rjac 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 21 hours ago, rjac said: I bet you still wear bell bottom pants....... I do! I have had them since high school when I bought them at Zayre or was it Venture? I'm old and can't remember! bhageerah and Dinabug38 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhageerah Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Stop you guys are KILLING me over here!!!!!! Dinabug38 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I'm the post bell bottoms generation. It was all about the parachute pants (e.g., MC Hammer) for my generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I'm the "Star Blazers" generation -- where Bell Bottoms were considered what people of the future would apparently still be wearing, and as part of military uniforms no less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 3 hours ago, DocLC said: I'm the post bell bottoms generation. It was all about the parachute pants (e.g., MC Hammer) for my generation. Did you buy them at Merry Go Round? That's where everybody got theirs in the 80's where I lived. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 2 hours ago, JLMoran said: I'm the "Star Blazers" generation -- where Bell Bottoms were considered what people of the future would apparently still be wearing, and as part of military uniforms no less! If you hold on to your clothes long enough, everything comes back around in fashion! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhageerah Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 The sad thing is that I had some parachute pants, I do believe the name brand was Skidz, and yes they were purchased at Merry Go Round, you just brought back a LOT of high school memories!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, bhageerah said: The sad thing is that I had some parachute pants, I do believe the name brand was Skidz, and yes they were purchased at Merry Go Round, you just brought back a LOT of high school memories!! 100% had Skidz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, bhageerah said: The sad thing is that I had some parachute pants, I do believe the name brand was Skidz, and yes they were purchased at Merry Go Round, you just brought back a LOT of high school memories!! Ours was at the mall with Orange Julius and County Seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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