Cruise line guide
Call from Royal Caribbean
On a Royal Caribbean ship, the way around roaming charges is airplane mode, the ship's Wi-Fi and an internet calling service.
What Royal Caribbean says
Wi-Fi: VOOM
Its own page says the cost of using your phone's cellular connection at sea comes from your mobile carrier, not from the cruise line.
It lists ship-to-shore calls from the stateroom phone at $7.95 USD per minute.
It lists $7.95 USD per minute for someone calling the ship from land, charged to the caller.
Sources
- Checked October 7, 2026, source: royalcaribbean.com
/faq /questions /personal-cell-phone-onboard-service - Checked October 7, 2026, source: royalcaribbean.com
/faq /questions /onboard-phone-call-services - Checked October 7, 2026, source: royalcaribbean.com
/voom
Step-by-step instructions
- 01Switch your smartphone to airplane mode when you board.
- 02Turn Wi-Fi on, connect to the ship's network and sign in to your Wi-Fi plan.
- 03Open QuikRing in your web browser, enter the destination phone number, and tap Call.
First minute free to select destinations, with a verified email.
Our rates per minute
Current per-minute prices from our rate table, in USD. They update automatically whenever a price changes.
| Destination | Mobile | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0.13/min | $0.05/min |
| Canada | $0.03/min | $0.03/min |
| Germany | $0.09/min | $0.05/min |
| India | $0.08/min | $0.07/min |
| Mexico | $0.06/min | $0.02/min |
| Philippines | $0.36/min | $0.30/min |
| United Kingdom | $0.07/min | $0.02/min |
| United States | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
Prices checked October 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can I call a regular phone number from a Royal Caribbean ship?
Yes, over the ship's Wi-Fi with an internet calling service. QuikRing dials any mobile or landline from a browser. The line's Wi-Fi plan has to let the call through.
How do I avoid roaming charges on Royal Caribbean?
Turn on airplane mode before the ship leaves port, then turn Wi-Fi on and use the ship's Wi-Fi. If you leave airplane mode off, your phone can join the ship's cellular network, and your carrier bills the use as roaming.
Can I call emergency numbers with QuikRing on Royal Caribbean?
No. QuikRing cannot call emergency numbers. On board, use the ship's emergency procedure and the contact numbers Royal Caribbean gives you.