@dif ,
Let's make sure that confusion is cleared up for your travels. I'd recommend using our online Trip Planner so you can see what options are available to you, as not all places may have the same options, including your cruise ship: https://www.verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/trip-planner-tool/
When you leave the U.S, your phone is also leaving the Verizon network, so in order to use your phone with a mobile connection, you're going to need to turn on roaming or whatever other settings on your phone to allow it to work. The Trip Planner should help explain that, otherwise you can send us a Private Note for more details. When you are on the U.S. side of the Virgin Islands, you are not connected to the Verizon network, but your usage would be treated as if you were still in the U.S. When you go to a non-U.S. area, such as St. Martin, that's going to be considered the same as if you were in a non-U.S. area, and can be billed for long distance usage. If your phone is connecting to these cell towers, you'll get a free Verizon text that would further explain where you are at and what your international plan (if any) covers. This is why we recommend TravelPass most often because it cuts out a lot of the guesswork on where you are and how your service works. If you have any further questions, please send us a Private Note.
