Thinking of going on a 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise, just wondering what others have done to keep in touch with family and friends back home while on vacation in Mexico?

I have a Verizon cellphone so that will be useless out of the U.S.

Are these my best/only options?:

1.) Use my laptop on-board to access their wi-fi network and pay the $25/hr. fee to send/receive emails.

2.) Rent or buy a GSM phone and buy a SIM card when I get to shore in Mexico.

Just curious what others have done, especially those without a GSM phone, and what costs to expect to pay.

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