Most cruise ships have
telephones and voice mail in each cabin. Those without individual phones
will have message centers, so you can be reached in case of an
emergency.
Talking with the world
On some ships you can make
calls from your own cellular phone. If it's important for you to be
easily accessible by phone, ask your local cellular dealer for details
about cell phones with a "roam" feature.
Very expensive
Before making telephone calls
from the ship, find out how much it will cost. Sometimes a call may cost
up to $10.00 per minute!
Business trip?
Presently many ships have
"Business Conference Centers and Computer Labs. Internet access and
e-mail capabilities are being added regularly to the ships. The cruise
line brochure will have that information.
Someone must know
A number (for the ships
satellite communications telephone) will be provided in the information
pack you receive from the cruise line when you book. This number should
be left with someone at home to contact you with in the case of an
emergency.
