Calling home

[annies]

Hi Everyone! I need help! My mother isn't well, and I really want to check in on her while cruising. I know the rates on the ship, but what about in Mexico? Do I need to buy a calling card to use out of the country, or what? What's my most inexpensive route to take? I need to check in on her for the peace of mind.

Thanks...Annie

[Dwayne]

Annies, I have not used one in Mexico, but I did on Barbados once. I think the phone card was the least expensive way to go.

Some Jamaican friends buy phone cards at Walmart to phone home pretty cheaply. But I don't know if is only for US use or what.
Read it well first if you get one stateside.

Best to you,
IslandCruz

[TimRuth]

Depending on how far out your curise is, you may be able to change your cell phone plan to include international calling. It may be a bit cheaper, not sure. I would check with your cell service. When you get back you can change it back, most companies are now changing them at no cost. Theres always a collect call.

Tim

[annies]

Thanks guys....

[Larry in Miami]

Some of the Carnival ships now offer cell service. It will bill at the international rate for Verizon that is or was $2.49 per min.

I just got back from the Legend which has cell service. Although I had a very strong signal and Verizon assured me my phone would work I was unable to make calls.

[Jerome]

we have t-mobil and we made calls from st thomas, san juan, and half moon cay no luck in grand turk, but kept in touch with the family because of sick father