On almost every cruise ships you’ll get CNN or some type of other cable news network on your in-room TV. For the sports enthusiast there is usually one sports bar that broadcasts all the games and scores so you are never behind on what your favorite team is doing. There is also a daily news sheet made available also from different newspapers worldwide that combines wire reports with stories from major newspapers. While cruising anywhere in the world you can make phone calls from the phone in your cabin (though it’s very expensive) and most recently from your cell phone through your own carrier as well. With your cell phone, you might want to check with your carrier before cruising to add a short term international capability, so you won’t be paying outrageous roaming charges.
Most ships have some kind of Internet Computer Cafes with e-mail and Internet capability (they have packages that range from just-like-home to basic service provisions ). I have been on several ships now that have wireless access as well in each stateroom for a charge. You go to the Internet Cafe and rent their computer cable for a minimum charge based on usage purchased and you can be accessible 24/7 if you need to be always available. With safes provided in cabin staterooms bringing your own personal laptop is now a common occurrence.
So staying in touch while on a cruise is very easy now … but you might want to turn off the cell phone and computer once in awhile if you are on cruise vacation. Go to the spa have them work out those kinks in your neck and shoulders from being in front of a computer all day and ask for some extra pampering to your hand with the carpal tunnel – it is well worth the computer down time – trust me!
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