Free way to communicate with family while at sea.

[GApeach54]

We have booked our first cruise and I am learning a lot from everyone. I remember seeing on here that there is a free way to send messages to family while at sea. Any help is much appreciated.

[SexyK]

Have whoever you are communicating with sign up at carnival dot com Make up screen name then register for funville then while on cruise use currently on board under the forums. But before you go do a test because my dad wasnt able to get hooked so I had to give him my screen name and password. Hope this helps. If you have problems ask Mary and micheele for help on the carnival website.

[Prphan2]

And according to something I read in a previous thread, you need to remember that everyone can read what you post, so you may want to tell your family that they shouldn't divulge any deep, dark family secrets.

[rangerdog]

But don't you still have to purchase the internet package to get on the internet? So, it's technically not free, right??

[Relax@Sea]

Originally Posted by rangerdog

But don't you still have to purchase the internet package to get on the internet? So, it's technically not free, right??

Not if you go directly to "Currently on board" there is no charges. Open your browser and a Carnival page will open and you can select to purchase time or if you look for the Carnival currently on board button it will take you where you need to go.

[gargoyle999]

Originally Posted by rangerdog

But don't you still have to purchase the internet package to get on the internet? So, it's technically not free, right??

carnival.com is free onboard the ships!

[gargoyle999]

If you have a Kindle you can use the experimental web browser feature to send and receive web email for free.

[rangerdog]

oh wow...cool. Thanks for the info!!!

[LambKnuckles]

Carnival.com is FREE ACCESS for their Funville... Currently on board... then create your userid and password and your thread...

Do this NOW...

Then once on board, you log in on their computers in the Internet Cafe... OR, if you bring your own, you just connect and on the main page, there is a box with the FREE ACCESS options...

It's EASY PEASY and very fun. As others have said... everyone can read it, but then... you just post general info... Altho' I've seen notes to kiddos and parent and baby sitters about meds or appts or ... But just be creative about how you post it!!

[LambKnuckles]

I hope this will help...

This is my thread, that I had while I was on board...

http://www.carnival.com/Funville/for...93/792948.aspx

and here is how to log on while on board... I used my laptop in the room, but the internet cafe is right next to the Lobby Bar...

Go to Connect to...
Find the Carnival connection and click on it and connect. It's unsecured and my computer reminds me of this and asks do I want to connect anyway... YES...

Then I click on my Internet... and the Carnival screen comes up...

Click on the top one in that reddish orange box: "Carnival Connection"

Anything in that reddish box is FREE!!! And you're doubly protected, cause, it will NEVER ask for your cabin number in any FREE area!!! So if it ever asks for your name or cabin number or birthday... STOP... You're paying for the next click... But this is FREE!!!!!

Then go to Community & Buzz...

Then go to Forums...

Then under User Groups, click on Currently OnBoard...

Then find your thread and continue posting...

[august1963]

What, exactly, is Funville?

[G'ma]

Originally Posted by august1963

What, exactly, is Funville?

It's a forum, like CC but is found on the Carnival Website.

Pretty interesting...really good info from Carnival cruisers and hosts....

[DJ56]

Thanks for the info. I will have to check into this. Usually I spend at least $55.00 for the internet while on board. THANKS!

[Bookbug53]

Originally Posted by LambKnuckles

I hope this will help...

This is my thread, that I had while I was on board...

http://www.carnival.com/Funville/for...93/792948.aspx

and here is how to log on while on board... I used my laptop in the room, but the internet cafe is right next to the Lobby Bar...

Go to Connect to...
Find the Carnival connection and click on it and connect. It's unsecured and my computer reminds me of this and asks do I want to connect anyway... YES...

Then I click on my Internet... and the Carnival screen comes up...




Click on the top one in that reddish orange box: "Carnival Connection"




Anything in that reddish box is FREE!!! And you're doubly protected, cause, it will NEVER ask for your cabin number in any FREE area!!! So if it ever asks for your name or cabin number or birthday... STOP... You're paying for the next click... But this is FREE!!!!!

Then go to Community & Buzz...





Then go to Forums...




Then under User Groups, click on Currently OnBoard...




Then find your thread and continue posting...

So...basically just like CC? Everyone can read but it is your thread between you and your family? I mean others can post but I don't know why they would. Actually I am not sure why someone else would want to read it.

[big_duck]

You can always hold a sign up to the web cam at a prearranged time.

[The4Cruisers]

Originally Posted by big_duck

You can always hold a sign up to the web cam at a prearranged time.

Or some well-timed semaphore signals!

Dig out those old Boy Scout handbooks gang!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_semaphore

[wanga2]

Originally Posted by gargoyle999

If you have a Kindle you can use the experimental web browser feature to send and receive web email for free.

I can get on carnival with web browser but not funville-does it require an app? How can u send email free?

[Frank12]

Originally Posted by big_duck

You can always hold a sign up to the web cam at a prearranged time.

That one almost made me spit my drink onto the computer!

[imacanadian]

I created my log in and password however I don't see where you can start a thread. Any tips on this?? Also, for those who are not on the cruise with us do they just log in and use the password I have created to view the thread and post a reply? Is there a way to test it now or do I have to wait until I get on board. Thanks so much for your help.

[welovetotravel]

Does anyone know if you are able to use the wi-fi feature on an iPhone to use Funville on the ship?