Cell Phones in Europe - Any ideas

[Irishlady5]

Any ideas for tempory use of cell phones while on a mediteranian cruise or just use email and skype over the internet?

Thanks,
Ben

The last couple of cruises we rented a cell phone from Range Rover. It allowed our children to contact us for no cost to them and the fees for using the phone were only about 12 to 17cents per minute depending on the country. It did not cost alot and it was very convenient.

[adamzzz]

For about 5-10€ you can buy prepaid SIM car.

[82west]

Do not relie on skype, except in port at a internet cafe, If i'm not mistaken, the cruise ships block skype on board.

Using your world phone in Europe, might make you take out a new mortgage on your house.

[ShipMaven]

It's not as expensive as one might think if you remember to TURN OFF YOUR DATA WHILE ROAMING!! I have used my cell phone from Europe to the East to Hong Kong and Australia/New Zealand to the West without astronomical bills. I also use my cell phone at sea daily where service is available.