Call from Royal Caribbean
Maritime CallingRoyal Caribbean's high-speed Starlink VOOM Wi-Fi allows seamless browser calling from your stateroom or pool deck without paying $7.99/min maritime roaming fees.
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 Cellular at Sea 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: VOOM Satellite Internet (Powered by Starlink)
Fleet Coverage: 28 ships (Icon, Oasis, Quantum classes)
How to connect: Keep your phone in Airplane Mode, turn Wi-Fi ON, connect to 'royal-wifi', open QuikRing in your browser, and place your call with zero app installation.
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 (VOOM Satellite Internet).
- 3.Open QuikRing in your web browser, enter the destination phone number, and tap Call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I call regular landlines or mobiles from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship?▼
Yes. With QuikRing and Royal Caribbean's VOOM Wi-Fi, you can call any mobile or landline phone worldwide directly from your web browser. The recipient receives a normal crystal-clear phone call.
How do I avoid getting charged $7.99/minute for Cellular at Sea on Royal Caribbean?▼
Always turn on Airplane Mode before your ship leaves port. Keep Wi-Fi enabled and connected to the ship's VOOM network. Do not turn cellular roaming on.
Do I need the Royal Caribbean app to make phone calls?▼
No. The Royal Caribbean app only provides ship-to-ship messaging between passengers on the same voyage. It cannot call banks, airlines, or family back home. QuikRing dials real global phone numbers right in your browser.