Poll: Instant Message Your Roll Call Friends

Absolutely!!!

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Probably not unless to ask a question. I have always thought there was no IM or PM function here because some threads become so heated, with pointed sniping between posters that it would move to private harassment via the message app. EM

I think if there was an OPT IN way to use the app, we would use it. It could be an great tool.

I said "Maybe" but tending to 'no'.

Cruise Critic is something that I look at in idle time. Very infrequently do I need to be instantly on top of a Roll Call or anything else on CC, and even then I can choose instant email notification.

It is a luxury not a necessity. But then, I am not a teenager, so my needs are different.

John

Would you use a Cruise Critic App on board your cruise to instant message with your fellow Roll Call participants?

Yes!

There has been more than once that we have had to try to locate a late group member for a group excursion or for dinner reservations etc.

Obviously a pitfall currently could well be the cost of using your smartphone or iPad etc. while onboard. But overall I think it would be a great idea.

It would depend on how the person I messaged was notified and when. If they were not notified until they opened the CC app, then no.

BILL

I would say yes, as long as it's restricted to roll calls. RCs tend to be pretty mellow.

Yes would be very helpful

I take cruises to avoid cell phones

I doubt if Princess would approve since members would be making plans to arrange for independent tours off the ship.

Of course when the Medallions kick in there's not much they can do about the exchange of information for arrangements.

If it was a free service :p

Probably yes!

On land with Wi-Fi, YES. On the ship - NO. Will not use precious Internet minutes on the ship when a free (Princess) messenger service exists. The folks I want to talk with on board all share the messenger codes.

I've always found it a little difficult to get acquainted in person with those that I have met through a CC role call on board. I mean, sometimes groups are good at meeting at a bar or other location on embarkation day. And sometimes not. Sometimes we find each other on board by accident, sometimes not.

I know that trying to use the roll call thread on CC is usually not all that effective on embarkation day, but if there were some other utility, it would make coordinating activities while on board a little easier.

Of course, all of this is predicated on members either having cellular data service while in port, or having access to cruise line provided Internet.

If it is only for roll calls, then I would say no. If it is to msg any one who is a CC member traveling with me, then yes.

I voted no for various reasons. The number one reason is we go on vacation to relax. If I'm part of a private excursion, I take care of ways to communicate, if necessary, before we sail.

No, though I undersand that others miight. I don't sign up for roll calls anymore.

I agree that Princess messaging system is swell and I would use a CC one too if it didn't use up internet minutes.

How would it work if you didn't have internet or phone network connections? I would if it was inexpensive.

This is predicated on the assumption that everyone will be connected to the internet or using data while on board. I do neither, and I don't think I'm alone in that.

Mzny people say they lock hteir phones in he safe when aboard so they would not be abl e to send or receive i messages.

For the folks that CAN'T live without their phones it would be nice. As for me, my phone goes in the safe right after Muster Drill.

I said maybe, there are lots of interesting people we Have met thru CC including our good friends from Boston who we are cruising with for the sixth time in 6 years. yet there are some annoying people who have taken over roll calls that i want nothing to do with. I would rather we make the decisions

No ... No ...and NO.

My family know how to contact me in an emergency. My phone and computer can wait until I disembark.