Poll: Instant Message Your Roll Call Friends

[UUNetBill]

I voted 'Maybe' because although I personally wouldn't use it, I can see how others might. I would hope that if you wanted to get in touch with people on your cruise, you'd have already traded contact information before you embark.

 

And don't take this the wrong way, Cruise Critic, but I don't use you while I'm on board. I am an avid CC reader and frequent contributor, but once I'm on vacation, I'm on vacation. I log on a LOT before a cruise, and almost as much after a cruise, but rarely, if ever, when I'm actually ON a cruise.

[swiggins1985]

Heck yeah! That would be very handy!

[skeetns]

Would use it to contact members that we have made plans with on the roll call.

[MrSmoofy]

Carnival already has an app that lets me chat with others and it's $5 for the entire cruise. If I had the Cruise Critic one then you would be forced to buy at a minimum the Social Package to use it.

[floridalover5623]

Carnival already has an app that lets me chat with others and it's $5 for the entire cruise. If I had the Cruise Critic one then you would be forced to buy at a minimum the Social Package to use it.

 

Did it include an audible alert for text messages ?

Edited January 17, 2017 by floridalover5623

[MrSmoofy]

Did it include an audible alert for text messages ?

 

Yes it did and a notification on your phone that you had a message in the app.

 

https://www.carnival.com/cms/shipboard/funhub/funhub-landing.html

Edited January 17, 2017 by MrSmoofy

[floridalover5623]

Yes it did and a notification on your phone that you had a message in the app.

 

Did you find that it was overwhelming with all the beeps?

[MrSmoofy]

Did you find that it was overwhelming with all the beeps?

 

No because you only add people you wish to get message with you have to accept invites otherwise you won't see the persons messages it's not like a public free for all.

[floridalover5623]

Yes it did and a notification on your phone that you had a message in the app.

 

https://www.carnival.com/cms/shipboard/funhub/funhub-landing.html

 

No because you only add people you wish to get message with you have to accept invites otherwise you won't see the persons messages it's not like a public free for all.

 

I only asked because there are a number of people on this Princess board who are overly concerned that it would cause to much noise and be disruptive. Especially during the shows. (my self not included) How they would be able to hear anything with the loud volume of the show is beyond me.

[MrSmoofy]

I only asked because there are a number of people on this Princess board who are overly concerned that it would cause to much noise and be disruptive. Especially during the shows. (my self not included) How they would be able to hear anything with the loud volume of the show is beyond me.

 

While in the show you could set your phone to vibrate or silent.

 

I liked the app because it gave you information about what was going on that day times and places. Also had a easy to use map to get around if you were not familiar with the ship.

 

It also let you see your sail and sign account to see what charges there were and such.

[floridalover5623]

While in the show you could set your phone to vibrate or silent.

 

I liked the app because it gave you information about what was going on that day times and places. Also had a easy to use map to get around if you were not familiar with the ship.

 

It also let you see your sail and sign account to see what charges there were and such.

 

Sounds neat. I like the vibrate feature. I would never hear the audible.

[Us-two]

I said maybe.

Message must be instant and as a notification on the main/ opening page. No good receiving it either hidden away or 3 hours later!

Also, not prepared to pay for use of Wi-Fi on board. So unless it was a free to use app, I wouldn't necessarily use it. Good for people in large parties and that want to keep together as a party.

[joaniea]

we're joanie and steve pechenik and we'd like to be added to the meet and greet list. also, don't usually use minutes to check messages while on board, but would welcome hearing "what's happening" - so please leave messages for us in our stateroom - #11007. also, if anybody is interested in a jewish tour in havana on march 23rd, please let me know at sat6666@satx.rr.com - i might be putting one together - operative word is "might." currently looking into it - small group is a possibility.

 

looking forward to meeting ya'll. we're from san antonio, texas and this will be our 17th oceania cruise.

[lewnic]

That sounds like great fun -- I would be interested and utilize!

[Pier290]

Where do I post a new thread? ?

[Timtoolman]

I havent figured out how to use this yet.. newbie

[Timtoolman]

looking for suggestions to shore excursions, nothing too costly or extavagant

[Timtoolman]

why are all these posts so old,,like YEARS old

[aussiequoll]

Most of the time when on board we have our phone turned off, and always have the data off due to high costs when out of Australia. Whilst good idea to be able to contact someone, prefer to know the cabin nos and speak on phone that way you know they have the message.

Aussie Quoll

[Cuizer2]

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

 

Short answer - no.

 

1) This is exactly the thing I want to get away from when I go on vacation. I am not going to carry my phone around. On the ship there are phones in each cabin capable of recording a message.

 

2) I don't own a smart phone and have no plans to buy one. If I had one it would live in the safe.

[floridalover5623]

Short answer - no.

 

1) This is exactly the thing I want to get away from when I go on vacation. I am not going to carry my phone around. On the ship there are phones in each cabin capable of recording a message.

 

2) I don't own a smart phone and have no plans to buy one. If I had one it would live in the safe.

 

You're not going to be very happy one the new Princess ships with the Medallions without a smart phone.

[Cuizer2]

You're not going to be very happy one the new Princess ships with the Medallions without a smart phone.

 

If things don't work out, there are other lines. Nonetheless, even if I had a smart phone it would live in the safe.

 

Ocean Medallion

You carry an Ocean Medallion that holds your unique digital

identity and communicates with readers throughout each ship

and in select ports. It allows our crew to know who you are and

serve you better. (For example, your food & drink preferences, or

if you love snorkeling, we might suggest a popular snorkeling

excursion at an upcoming port of call.) That’s in addition to

using Ocean Medallion for payments, unlocking your stateroom

door, speeding up embarkation and much more.

 

Just what I wants, commercials. :(

Edited January 19, 2017 by Cuizer2

[Cuizer2]

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.

 

No, you are not.

[Cuizer2]

I take cruises to avoid cell phones

 

Me too.

[Cuizer2]

Welcome to cruise critic.:D

An Aft bar works best for me.

 

What if the ship doesn't have an aft?