justjim9510 Posted May 31 #1 Share Posted May 31 What is the easiest way to get in touch/keep up with teens on the ship? Text? Chat in the app? Call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted May 31 #2 Share Posted May 31 Order Voom for everyone and you can text with your kids all over the ship. DW and I do this as we are often separated doing different things. It works pretty well except for the odd internet outage. If you have iPhones iMessage works pretty seamlessly if you have without any extra effort. If you are using Android phones you need wifi calling activated. You probably want to do that anyways since if you have paid for voom then you'll want to make a call or two with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted May 31 #3 Share Posted May 31 We purchased the messaging feature for the NCL app, so much easier than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 31 #4 Share Posted May 31 1 minute ago, mjkacmom said: We purchased the messaging feature for the NCL app, so much easier than before. How would that help the OP who is sailing on RC? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted May 31 #5 Share Posted May 31 1 minute ago, OCSC Mike said: How would that help the OP who is sailing on RC? Oops I just realized I was on the wrong board, but doesn’t RCL have a similar app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 31 #6 Share Posted May 31 2 minutes ago, mjkacmom said: Oops I just realized I was on the wrong board, but doesn’t RCL have a similar app? Yes, but it has some issues from what I've read. Texting or messaging with another app is much better if they are already purchasing internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted May 31 #7 Share Posted May 31 9 minutes ago, mjkacmom said: Oops I just realized I was on the wrong board, but doesn’t RCL have a similar app? The Royal Caribbean app has a text function too that works a lot better than it has in the past. The OP just needs to make sure they have their phone settings set correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted May 31 #8 Share Posted May 31 15 minutes ago, mjkacmom said: We purchased the messaging feature for the NCL app, so much easier than before. The RCL app works as long as everyone hasn’t been kicked off. You have to check on a consistent basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted May 31 #9 Share Posted May 31 Have each teen swallow an Apple airtag. Please do this. (Disclaimer statement) 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.M.J.R. Posted May 31 #10 Share Posted May 31 Easiest? Notes in the cabin Set meeting times & places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutigerlady Posted May 31 #11 Share Posted May 31 If you signup your kids for Crown & Anchor numbers, they get the same internet you pay for free (assuming you are also a member). I always paid for my kids and apparently this was an unwritten benefit they formalized with the changes this year. They also get a few other discounts you may be interested in. This is the easiest way to keep tabs on what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted June 1 #12 Share Posted June 1 (edited) 2 hours ago, S.A.M.J.R. said: Easiest? Notes in the cabin Set meeting times & places. Internet onboard wasn't an option when my kids were teens. We didn't have any problem keeping up with them: - Each kid had a pad of sticky notes in a unique color. - When they went out, they had to leave a sticky note on the TV saying where they were. We left notes for them too. - They were required to check in with us about every two hours. We made it their responsibility, and they always found us. - We always went to dinner as a family, and after dinner they were with us OR in a teen club activity. My kids aren't always angels, but we never had any problems with them on a cruise. Edited June 1 by Mum2Mercury 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted June 1 #13 Share Posted June 1 4 hours ago, Tree_skier said: If you have iPhones iMessage works pretty seamlessly if you have without any extra effort. Do you need to be connected to wifi to send iMessages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted June 1 #14 Share Posted June 1 Post-it notes on the back of the door, and mandatory meet-up times for meals worked great for us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted June 1 #15 Share Posted June 1 3 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said: Do you need to be connected to wifi to send iMessages? Yes, iMessage only works when everyone has internet access. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 1 #16 Share Posted June 1 10 hours ago, justjim9510 said: What is the easiest way to get in touch/keep up with teens on the ship? Text? Chat in the app? Call? Welcome to CC. The answer depends on the age of the teens. Above 13 they can have their own login in the RCI app and use the free text option. You may need to remind them to keep checking the app as the notifications may not always work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean87510 Posted June 1 #17 Share Posted June 1 (edited) 12 hours ago, justjim9510 said: What is the easiest way to get in touch/keep up with teens on the ship? Text? Chat in the app? Call? all of the above. Add in Snap chat as well. edited to add notes on door can fall. Swallowing Apple tags is a great idea but I'll let others start! At home if my older kids are not home, I text or call them. It's no different on a ship. Edited June 1 by jean87510 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdalfonso Posted June 1 #18 Share Posted June 1 10 hours ago, Cutigerlady said: If you signup your kids for Crown & Anchor numbers, they get the same internet you pay for free (assuming you are also a member). I always paid for my kids and apparently this was an unwritten benefit they formalized with the changes this year. They also get a few other discounts you may be interested in. This is the easiest way to keep tabs on what they are doing. Wait...if I purchase an internet plan, I don't need to buy one for my kid as long as he has a C&A number?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutigerlady Posted June 1 #19 Share Posted June 1 7 minutes ago, Scottdalfonso said: Wait...if I purchase an internet plan, I don't need to buy one for my kid as long as he has a C&A number?? I’m sorry, I just went back and re-read the benefit and it says discount equal to parent’s benefit. I haven’t actually had my kids on a trip with us since the change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdalfonso Posted June 1 #20 Share Posted June 1 Oh ok..lol. I was about to cancel his if that was the case, but I'm still gold so nothing worth while yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 1 #21 Share Posted June 1 3 minutes ago, Scottdalfonso said: but I'm still gold so nothing worth while yet Everyone starts somewhere. We called my BIL "Rust" when he went on his first cruise with our extended family. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted June 1 #22 Share Posted June 1 Make them stay with you the entire trip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdalfonso Posted June 1 #23 Share Posted June 1 3 minutes ago, jwlane said: Make them stay with you the entire trip. Well that's not fun for Anyone involved, lol 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdalfonso Posted June 1 #24 Share Posted June 1 40 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Everyone starts somewhere. We called my BIL "Rust" when he went on his first cruise with our extended family. 🤣 I'm ALMOST to the next level... I think one more after October and I'll be bumped up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.M.J.R. Posted June 1 #25 Share Posted June 1 3 hours ago, jean87510 said: all of the above. Add in Snap chat as well. edited to add notes on door can fall. Swallowing Apple tags is a great idea but I'll let others start! At home if my older kids are not home, I text or call them. It's no different on a ship. huh. Our kids will tell us where they're going (mostly). How did us parents survive when we were teens and there were no cell phones/tracking? Do you REALLY need to be able to check in with your teens 24/7 (general, rhetorical question)? And even having a texting option doesn't mean the kids aren't doing something they shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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