Alaska cruise cellphone

[zabs]

How available is cell phone service on Alaskan cruises? I assume that while in ports there would be little problem picking up a signal but, while cruising, can you access service? I HATE the thought of 'interrupting/intruding on' our vacation but circumstances at home necessitate this. Any feedback would be very much appreciated.

[Fblack]

You will get service from a number of areas as you cruise the inland passage or approach a city to dock. When too far from land, the ship will turn on their cell service. But it's pretty expensive. As I recall. Verizon and ATT is about $2.49 a minute. T-Mobile costs even more.

[edgeman61]

We have been to Alaska twice, once having AT&T and once having Sprint for our wireless provider.

 

We were able to call from most large cities though I think AT&T has (or had) better coverage at the time.

 

ISP would be the only place that I do not know about, but I believe that Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway and Anchorage all had fine coverage.

 

One thing to watch out for in making calls in Canada, I believe that some stiff international roaming charges could be incurred, though I do not have any first hand knowledge of the particulars, I'm sure someone else will add to this.

 

Good luck,

[zabs]

Much appreciated Fblack and Edge... Maybe now DW can relax!!!:)

[spursdebs]

i have brought a back up pay as you go phone and leaving my i phone on airplane mode so not to get roaming charges only taking it cos its got all my music on it but definitely don't want a huge phone bill when i get home i say that every time and it never quite goes to plan lol

 

debs