Costly Connection: Cruise Passenger’s $1,300 Phone Bill Blunder!

A cruise passenger learned an expensive lesson after forgetting to put their phone in airplane mode. While at sea, their device connected to the ship's cellular network, racking up $1,300 in roaming charges. This serves as a reminder for travelers to switch to airplane mode and use onboard Wi-Fi to avoid unexpected bills during their vacation.
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[@oldladyluck]

Thanks for the information 👍

[@pk.adventuretravels]

Any time!

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Wow, nobody wants a blunder like this. I forgot to put my phone on airplane mode on one of my Germany trips and man did I pay a price fo that shindig. Lesson learned for sure. I am glad that you put this warning out there. :).

[@pk.adventuretravels]

I’ve heard some horror stories about roaming charges! You’re definitely not alone on this!

[@tuberchat]

Thanks for the tips about airplane mode and WiFi! 👍

[@pk.adventuretravels]

You’re welcome! I hope they help!

[@scratchinpetepa]

Here watching my friend! Have a great day!

[@pk.adventuretravels]

So glad you are here!

[@lyke9122]

Insightful. Great info. Happy New Year!

[@pk.adventuretravels]

Thanks so much! Happy New Year to you too!

[@FoodiesVacations]

The first thing I think when I’m pulling out from Miami… ‘ airplane mode’! It’s weird that people still don’t know they can call people on messenger.. etc. But I bet they know now!

[@pk.adventuretravels]

Right! That is a good practice to put it in airplane mode when you head to the port!

[@CGUCinematicGamingUniverse]

Good info, thanks!

[@pk.adventuretravels]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by!

[@CarnivalCruiseAddicts]

Well back in the day we used to just throw our phones in the safe but nowadays, we make sure to always put in airplane mode before we leave port! Great video.

[@pk.adventuretravels]

It's a good habit to get into!

[@pk.adventuretravels]

So has anyone actually forgotten to put your cell phone in airplane mode and have the same thing happen to you??? Let us know!

[@cruisenuts2846]

hey Ryan thanks for sharing

[@pk.adventuretravels]

No problem!

[@najumabrown5514]

Great information, thanks for sharing. I've only been on 2 cruises so far, but I put my phone in airplane mode soon as I got on the ship.

[@pk.adventuretravels]

That is definitely the best way to avoid a huge bill!

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Smart!!!

[@TravelCakeTrips]

This is excellent information for all Cruisers. Smart Watches connected to your phone plan could have similar consequences. As content creators we need to make sure all our ducks are in a row. We just subbed to your channel. Continued Success in 2025

[@pk.adventuretravels]

You’re so right. Smart watches are definitely another area to be aware of! Thanks for stopping by! We will return the favor!

[@willg7882]

👍!

[@pk.adventuretravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@d.froggiez369]

Great to meet you!!
I sub'd & hope to see you at Izzy's more🫂💚🫂 checking out your content & showing some love while I'm here 💞💚

[@d.froggiez369]

This is a problem I don't think I would have... Always use wifi at home or I wouldn't have any service at all, being in the country

[@pk.adventuretravels]

Thanks for the love!

[@pk.adventuretravels]

Yeah. It is crazy how many people still leave their phones on when at see and get a huge surprise when they get home!