Call from Carnival Cruise Line
Maritime CallingCarnival's upgraded Starlink fleet Wi-Fi enables crystal-clear web calling to anywhere in the world while bypassing high maritime cellular surcharges.
Beware of Maritime Satellite Roaming Traps
When your cruise ship sails past 12 nautical miles from shore, domestic mobile towers fade and the ship's maritime cellular antenna activates. Calls placed over this connection cost $6.99–$7.99/min via Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) and are excluded from standard international roaming passes.
10-Minute Call on Ship Cellular
~$79.90
10-Minute Call via QuikRing
~$0.20 - $0.50
Onboard Satellite Internet Setup
Supported Network: Carnival Wi-Fi (Powered by Starlink)
Fleet Coverage: 27 ships (Excel, Vista classes)
How to connect: Switch your device to Airplane Mode, connect to 'Carnival WiFi', purchase or activate your internet plan, and dial with QuikRing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Switch your smartphone to Airplane Mode immediately after boarding.
- 2.Turn Wi-Fi ON and connect to the shipboard network (Carnival Wi-Fi).
- 3.Open QuikRing in your web browser, enter the destination phone number, and tap Call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make phone calls on Carnival with the Social or Value Wi-Fi plan?▼
The Social plan only supports select social media apps. For smooth voice calls with QuikRing, connect to the Value or Premium Wi-Fi plan, or call while in port on local Wi-Fi.
What happens if I forget Airplane Mode on Carnival?▼
Your phone will latch onto the ship's 'Wireless Maritime' cell tower in international waters, and your carrier will bill you up to $7.99 per minute plus per-megabyte data charges. Always keep Airplane Mode engaged.