How to communicate with each other on a cruise ship

Each cruise ship provides paid wifi service, which can be used to communicate with the outside world or fellow passengers on the cruise ship.

Advantages: Not only can you communicate, you can also send and receive WeChat messages, and send instant messages to Moments. As long as you have access to the Internet, there is nothing you can't do.

Disadvantages: The rates are usually high (see: wifi rates of major cruise companies); cruise companions must use the service at the same time to communicate with each other.

Call the cabin number

The cabins and some public areas on the cruise ship are equipped with fixed phones. Generally, you can contact each other by dialing the cabin number of your companions.

Advantages: Free.

Disadvantages: It can only be used in cabins or some public areas, and if the other party is not in the cabin, you cannot contact him.

Use cruise apps

Some cruise companies have developed free apps that can communicate on board, which can send text, pictures, and even voice, group chat, voice calls and other functions. In addition, you can also check the ship's activity schedule anytime and anywhere, and the facility navigation is clear at a glance.

Advantages: Free, instant messaging anytime and anywhere, meeting basic social needs.

Disadvantages: Currently, only Costa Cruises, Skysea Cruises, and Princess Cruises are equipped with cruise apps that can enable instant messaging, and it is not ruled out that the occasional weak/no signal affects contact.

Using walkie-talkies

Shanghai Wusong Customs allows each tourist to bring 1-2 walkie-talkies without making a customs declaration.

Advantages: There is no charge for personal use of walkie-talkies.

Disadvantages: The walkie-talkie must be prepared before boarding the ship, and the rental itself will incur a fee. It is bulky and difficult to carry, and it is easy to switch channels during use.