WHICH INTERNET PACKAGE FOR FACE TIME??

[Cruising Girl]

Could someone please advise me on which of the new internet packages I need to purchase to make one daily face time call home? Don't need to surf the web, watch movies etc.... just the daily face time call. Thanks so much!

 

[Girl of the South]

You would probably need the highest package:

Disney Cruise Premium Surf​

This is $30 per person per day

Experience faster connection speeds and access to music platforms such as Pandora, Spotify and Apple Music – plus, all the benefits of the Basic Surf plan. With this plan, you can:

• Enjoy faster connection speeds
• Make video phone calls on platforms FaceTime, Zoom and more
• Listen to your favorite music streaming platforms like Pandora, Spotify and Apple Music
• View short-form on platforms like YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok
• Surf the web, read the news, check the weather and visit your other favorite websites
• Send and receive emails
• Post text and pictures on popular websites and applications like Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Linkedln and Tumblr

 

[Cruising Girl]

Thats what I was afraid of!!! Thank you!!

 

[3 Hobbits 2 Disney]

Thats what I was afraid of!!! Thank you!!

Looks like you are going concierge. You get an Internet package as part of that you may want to test and see and then decide. Cheers.

 

[anricat]

Possibly none. I was able to FaceTime on the Fantasy in June without an internet package. We didn't attempt it on purpose. My mom was in the hospital and suddenly I've got a FaceTime call coming through and I answered it and it worked. I was pretty surprised. I think it comes through the same way that iMessage works.

 

[Girl of the South]

You can also check with your cell phone provider. I know Verizon has a "Cruise" Plan that would be cheaper than $30 a day IF you are just going to make a quick call to make sure everything is OK?

https://www.verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/cruise-and-inflight/

 

[atoz786]

do you book this on board or are you able to purchase in advance like with other cruise lines?

 

[Cruising Girl]

yes that all I need but I don't have verizon. But will check my carrier and see what they have. Thanks so much everyone

 

[Girl of the South]

Here is a helpful and recent article about using your cell phone on cruise ships:

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/using-cellphone-on-cruise/

 

[Cruising Girl]

great article!!! thanks!

 

[BrokeMack]

WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING AT ME!?!?