Data Charges from Bermuda

[Anonymous]

Had a short break with the wife.  We went on a Dutch dash sailing from Hull to Europoort on Wed night. A day in Rotterdam visiting Keukenhof Gardens and sailed back on Thurs night from Europoort lading in Hull on Friday morning.  I have now data charges on my account from Bermuda!!! WTF.  I live on the UK east coast just outside Hull and struggle getting a connection on land, but in the middle of the North sea I gat a connection from Bermuda!!!!  I think O2 is seriously taking the p*ss

[perksie]

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@Anonymous wrote:

The ship sails across the north sea which is in Europe, therefore shouldn't european call charges be accountable!!!

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Err no it isn't, when it's at sea it is "at sea" and only the rules of the ship apply.

[jonsie]

If your phone is switched on and mobile data is on then apps update in the background. That is why there are charges.

It seems piracy at sea still exists!!

[Cleoriff]

With all these horror stories I keep hearing about phone charges when at sea in whatever vessel...I doubt I would ever realise my husbands dream and go on a cruise....Its a great get out clause for me because I never want to 'go cruising'

[perksie]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

With all these horror stories I keep hearing about phone charges when at sea in whatever vessel...I doubt I would ever realise my husbands dream and go on a cruise....Its a great get out clause for me because I never want to 'go cruising'

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You're missing out it's a very lazy holiday yet plenty for those who want to be more active.

Every night is party night and the ports of call have a lot to offer.

Unless of course you're prone to persistent sea sickness...................

[jonsie]

Cruising is a great holiday. ...It was a favourite of ours when my wife was alive. Wake up to a different country every day. Been all over Europe, southern USA,  Bahamas....try it @Cleoriff, switch your phone off until you hit port, relax and eat like a king! I can't go alone these days so if you are up for it.....:smileywink:

[Cleoriff]

Never appealed to me at all.....All that eating....

Oh and then get off and rush round somewhere to see the sights in a few hours...nah...

[perksie]

Great memories that last a lifetime.

@jonsie remember you're bought and paid for now! 

[Anonymous]

It's one of my dreams....exactly for the reasons you mention @jonsie... lots of different countries, amazing new food and relax ,with no phones,tv,etc ....just me and the ocean....ahhhhhhhhh....

Off topic now!?

[jonsie]

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@perksie wrote:

Great memories that last a lifetime.

@jonsie remember you're bought and paid for now! 

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Time limited off....

[jonsie]

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@Anonymous wrote:

It's one of my dreams....exactly for the reasons you mention @jonsie... lots of different countries, amazing new food and relax ,with no phones,tv,etc ....just me and the ocean....ahhhhhhhhh....

Off topic now!?

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Go for it @Anonymous prices are low at the moment. Get yourself and whoever a balcony and sit out all day looking for dolphins, whales or just relax reading.