Richard, I had another thought :) Since our cell phones will work on the ship soon, I think your $1800 value for the free phone time might be a little inflated. It appears that the ships will be upgrading to a more modern communications system.

Here is a message posted by Greg taken from this post.


"Radisson Seven Seas Cruises is ushering in the New Year with an expanded, upgraded roster of high-tech options now available for guests throughout its luxury fleet. The Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator and the Paul Gauguin now boast upgraded Internet access, digital satellite feed TV, Wi-Fi hotspots, shipboard cell phone service, and additional online capabilities. The upgraded Internet bandwidth providing faster connection times at the cost of 35 cents per minute (or only 25 cents per minute for guests who opt to purchase a package of 100 minutes for $25). Wi-Fi hotspots discreetly located in select public areas will provide wireless Internet access on guests' laptops. The new digital satellite feed allows more television programming aboard, so guests will have the choice of Fox News to supplement CNN in their suites. Also, passengers may now use their own cell phones from any Radisson Seven Seas vessel anywhere in the world. Guests who use their cell phones at sea should expect rates roughly equivalent to Caribbean roaming charges -- even in Europe, Asia or the South Pacific -- with billing via their existing cell phone service provider. Guests are advised to check with their cell phone providers to verify rates and to make sure that their plans offer international roaming. This service is not available when ships are in port or for guests of the Paul Gauguin in French Polynesia. In addition, the line now offers online capabilities for passengers with deposited reservations, including the opportunity to make pre-reservations at a specialty restaurant or appointments at the shipboard Carita spa. Another new online feature to be added in the near future: guests in upper-level suites will be able to pre-register special requests directly with their butler."