instead of lugging books for everyone, we are thinking of getting a Kindle and downloading books. The customer service person at Princess was unable to answer our question: will Kindle work on the Coral Princess.
I don't own a Kindle and don't know that much about them, but it seems that if you download all the books you want to read before leaving home, you won't have a problem. If you want to download material while you're at sea, I'm not sure that would work.
Does the Kindle hold more than one book at a time, or does that depend on the length of the book and the amount of memory in the device?
Yes it uses the Sprint network to access the Amazon account for downloads. But, I would assume that the Cellular at Sea service (if available on your ship) would be able to handle that "call" BUT be warned that international roaming rates would apply.. that could rack up a serious sized bill downloading books at $2 a minute plus roaming fees. Even if you don't download, does the Kindle periodically check back to the "mother ship" at amazon? If you bring the kindle, make sure you can turn off the wireless part of it (put it in airplane mode) just in case.
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We are looking at buying one especially for this trip. in doing a bit of research, it looks like you can use the "battery" only mode (guess airplane mode as you referred to)
you do charge it by plugging into computer ala Ipod, but can buy a charger to plug in the wall. Would probably buy that charger so we can be sure to keep the battery charged.
Wondered if anyone else had brought a Kindle with them, especially with a longer cruise, you don't want to have a suitcase filled with books. My child can read a book or 2 a day!
thanks for all the good info
Hi luv2laugh, welcome to Cruise-Chat. There is, also, a library on board. However, I think that your child will be so busy, reading will not be consuming as much of his/her time as normal. Hope you have a wonderful cruise!
For years I took a CD Walkman and a few favorite CDs (pre-i-pod) just for relaxing on the balcony; never once used it. Nothing compares to the sound of the ocean.
You're so right, Bob, just too many things to do, even if it's just cat nap 
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