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Hey! Going on a cruise to Cozumel - How can I use my phone on the cruise ship and NOT be charged for Data services & fees? I only want to use phone for pictures and Cruise App for activities. Por favor, ...
That's the thing with cruise ships. Everything needs some sort of internet connection. Cruise ship WiFi is not free! If you really want internet while inboard. Make sure your device is in Airplane mode and then you turn on WiFi. Purchase a WiFi package before taking your trip from the cruise ship amenities list or from the travel agent that booked your trip for you.
Turn your device off before you get within 3 miles of the cruise ship and don't turn it back on until after your cruise is over and you are at least a few miles away from the ship.
Cruise ship pricing is incredibly expensive with calls ranging upwards of $7 a minute and texts upwards of $3. Data jist adds to the insane costs because the cruise ships use their own on board tower to provide service at whatever rates they want to charge. Cruise ship towers connect with satellites to provide their services, which is why it is so expensive.
