Is there phone reception/ email on board?
Obviously this question depends on the destination and the coverage provided for the itinerary in question. (e.g. Maldives, Similan Islands – yes, Burma, Raja Ampat – no). While to many the idea of being on a boat in the middle of nowhere and out of contact with the pressures of the modern world is a little slice of heaven, others do need to be in contact, whether for business or personal reasons. We gather all the information we can on communications, including mobile coverage and some boats will also have satellite phones for calls, faxes and emails. Clearly, the more high-end operators tend to have the best communications, but it does vary widely so check our website information carefully.
