Carnival

Carnival also wants to make sure that its passengers are ready to handle calling privileges. “Cellphone etiquette is something we are analyzing right now,” de la Cruz says. “Should there be cellphone-free zones on the vessels? That’s why we’re taking our time, making sure that when it is introduced, all guests will have the same opportunity. And then there’s the whole etiquette question, and whether there need to be certain rules on where you can call.”

Briggs speculates that this new era of connectivity might even attract new­comers to cruising. “Some businesspeople have said: ‘I’m reluctant to go on a cruise because I need to stay in touch.’ Wireless opens the capability for any businessperson
who might have hesitated to stay in touch and enjoy.”

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