azarak Posted September 21, 2018 #151 Share Posted September 21, 2018 RCCL announced 9/20 that free onboard chat is available on Allure of the Seas. The RCCL app for smartphones has an update effective 9/20. When updated, you will see a small chat ballon in the upper right corner of homepage (says beta). The smartphone no-fee onboard functionality is currently only on Allure. I am NOT a tech person, so I am sure others can chime in with the details. That sounds very similar to what we used on NCL's app last year. We were able to text our friends we were sailing with through their app for free. It was like an instant messaging service for cruisers on that ship only. It was great! I'm going to upgrade my RCCL App now because I'm sailing Allure in 22 days and that will be an excellent way of communication between our families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseenthusiast101 Posted September 21, 2018 #152 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Does anyone know if harmony is scheduled to get the new app? If so when? I sail on her in 58 days. Any information would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 21, 2018 #153 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Does anyone know if harmony is scheduled to get the new app? If so when? I sail on her in 58 days. Any information would be great! Royal has not publicly released a schedule of deployments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 21, 2018 #154 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Does anyone know if harmony is scheduled to get the new app? If so when? I sail on her in 58 days. At this point you are better off with the Royal IQ app which Harmony uses. Enjoy the free texting (including off the ship) while it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 21, 2018 #155 Share Posted September 21, 2018 While the V 1.10.2 update lists Brilliance as being added, I don't see it yet. Like past releases it seems to take a bit of time, maybe a day, for the new added ship to show up. Still no sign of Brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danv3 Posted September 21, 2018 #156 Share Posted September 21, 2018 While the V 1.10.2 update lists Brilliance as being added, I don't see it yet. Like past releases it seems to take a bit of time, maybe a day, for the new added ship to show up. Leaving on Brilliance in two weeks. Would be pretty cool to have it rolled out by then! We'll see... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcookie Posted September 24, 2018 #157 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just wanted to let everyone know the messaging app is up and running. And it is free. This is the first full cruise it has been available. Been live for 3 days now. Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcookie Posted September 24, 2018 #158 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Up and running Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gqboy1 Posted September 24, 2018 #159 Share Posted September 24, 2018 What's the name of the app to download in Google Play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grommet Posted September 24, 2018 #160 Share Posted September 24, 2018 How does the chat function work for Allure? Does everyone in my party have to have their own login or will it automatically know to link family members? How does it handle minors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 24, 2018 #161 Share Posted September 24, 2018 What's the name of the app to download in Google Play? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rccl.royalcaribbean&hl=en_US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcookie Posted September 24, 2018 #162 Share Posted September 24, 2018 How does the chat function work for Allure? Does everyone in my party have to have their own login or will it automatically know to link family members? How does it handle minors?It knows to link everyone in your cabin. We're alone so don't know about groups. Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcookie Posted September 24, 2018 #163 Share Posted September 24, 2018 What's the name of the app to download in Google Play? Royal Caribbean Not the royal IQ app Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grommet Posted September 24, 2018 #164 Share Posted September 24, 2018 It knows to link everyone in your cabin. We're alone so don't know about groups. Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app But what if they are a child? RCCL is saying that everyone 13+ will create their own login to access the app so if my son is 12, will he still be able to use the app for us to chat with each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcookie Posted September 24, 2018 #165 Share Posted September 24, 2018 But what if they are a child? RCCL is saying that everyone 13+ will create their own login to access the app so if my son is 12, will he still be able to use the app for us to chat with each other?Probably have to go to guess services to activate the minor's app functions. This is what we did on Carnival for my daughter. Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted September 24, 2018 #166 Share Posted September 24, 2018 But what if they are a child? RCCL is saying that everyone 13+ will create their own login to access the app so if my son is 12, will he still be able to use the app for us to chat with each other? This is what I need answered too! My next trip will just be me and my 8 year old (and other friends in 2 other cabins)...I really want us both to have chat and to be able to chat to people in those cabins..🤞 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danv3 Posted September 24, 2018 #167 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Brilliance appears to be live in the app. I can see my cruise departing in 12 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanebaby Posted September 26, 2018 #168 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Quick question about the RCCL app. Can you still use it if you don't buy the wi-fi package and keep your phone in airplane mode? I just discovered the app is available for our IOTS sailing in January and it looks awesome! TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 26, 2018 #169 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Quick question about the RCCL app. Can you still use it if you don't buy the wi-fi package and keep your phone in airplane mode? I just discovered the app is available for our IOTS sailing in January and it looks awesome! TIA You don't have to purchase VOOM (internet package), but your phone's WiFi must be turned on. After you put the phone in Airplane Mode, you must turn on WiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanebaby Posted September 26, 2018 #170 Share Posted September 26, 2018 You don't have to purchase VOOM (internet package), but your phone's WiFi must be turned on. After you put the phone in Airplane Mode, you must turn on WiFi. Great, thanks so much! I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 26, 2018 #171 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Great, thanks so much! I appreciate it. You're welcome. I left out one step. After you turn on the phone's WiFi, connect to the Royal WiFi service. You may be prompted to login or use an access code, but you can ignore that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanebaby Posted September 26, 2018 #172 Share Posted September 26, 2018 You're welcome. I left out one step. After you turn on the phone's WiFi, connect to the Royal WiFi service. You may be prompted to login or use an access code, but you can ignore that. Ok thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 29, 2018 #173 Share Posted September 29, 2018 App bumped to V 1.10.3 with further mention of the Anthem chat function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted September 29, 2018 #174 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I wonder if this update means a new ship will appear in the next few days. Good to hear chat is now available on Allure. Will slowly roll out to other ships. Excellent news. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 30, 2018 #175 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I wonder if this update means a new ship will appear in the next few days. Unlikely, Brilliance just added a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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