Ferry to spain

[Itsmcb]

I was just reading a post about the ferry to spain and remembered about this, so a reminder/information :-

Make sure you turn your mobile data OFF on the ferry, and only use the free wi-fi, which is available in parts of the ship.
If you leave your data on it will likely access the internet through the on-board satellite system, which will present you with a big bill. I know loads of people that have been caught out going across the Bay of Biscay. The same goes for making telephone calls whilst on board the ferry.

Text copied from a post by #Mikebeaches in 2019, I assume the situation is still the same.

 

[Barclaybasher]

Been caught before.... data off this time... I think Brittany even tell you know

 

[GarryP]

Happened to both my wife and I on our first cruise out of Miami. Gobbled up 400 USD of data in a very short time before we realized the error of our ways. Live and learn!

 

[EuroTrotters]

airplane mode.

On Spanish routes, when we reach the french coast and when we round Ponte du Raz / Ushant. You can pick up french networks.

What I do is exit airplane mode, then switch off data until I pick up a french Network. Then I turn on data. Remember to switch off though !