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Call from Holland America Line

Maritime Calling

Reliable calling for long voyage cruises, Alaska inside passage, and world cruises without cellular roaming charges.

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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 $7.99/min via Wireless Maritime 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: HAL Satellite Internet (Powered by Starlink)

Fleet Coverage: 11 ships (Pinnacle, Signature classes)

How to connect: Keep Airplane Mode enabled, connect to Holland America Wi-Fi, and dial with QuikRing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Switch your smartphone to Airplane Mode immediately after boarding.
  2. 2.Turn Wi-Fi ON and connect to the shipboard network (HAL Satellite Internet).
  3. 3.Open QuikRing in your web browser, enter the destination phone number, and tap Call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I call medical clinics or pharmacies while on a Holland America cruise?

Yes. You can dial any medical office, insurer, or prescription provider back home directly from your laptop or phone.