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6 Oct 2023, 15:59
by Kate Moore
Embarking on a school trip by ferry is an exciting adventure, but there are some essential things you need to know about using your mobile phone and spending money to ensure a hassle-free crossing. So, before you set sail, here are the must-know details that will make your school trip an enjoyable experience.
It is important to note that it will cost considerably more to receive and make calls, send and receive text and use data compared to using your phone on land. This is because ferries have their very own Maritime phone network which is operated via satellite.
What’s more, standard price caps only apply when phones are connected to terrestrial mobile networks. If you use your mobile onboard via the ferry’s satellite connection, the charges are much more than your normal tariff.
Some new ferries, such as the P&O ship "Pioneer" launched in June 2023, only accept card payments.
Brittany Ferries is a French company which means that all prices in their onboard restaurants and shops are displayed in euros. If you choose to pay in pounds the price will be calculated at the checkout using a daily exchange rate. If you pay by cash you will usually receive change in euros.
The main currency accepted on P&O Ferries is pounds sterling. If you have any unused euros on your return journey you can spend them onboard, but you may lose out on their exchange rate.
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