We recently traveled from Vancouver through Alaska on a family cruise.
And yes, we brought our ICP Walkie Talkies.
They ended up being the most useful thing we packed.
Before and during the cruise, the radios kept us connected with family members back in Florida, Chicago, and Virginia. On the ship, they gave us a simple way to communicate when our group separated for meals, pools, shows, excursions, and much-needed naps for the little ones.
Instead of unlocking a phone, opening a group chat, typing a message, and hoping everyone saw it, we pressed one button and talked.
One button from the deck — our family channels, mid-fjord.
That simplicity made a real difference. Children, parents, and grandparents could all use the radios without downloading an app, entering a password, or learning a complicated new device.
A Few Features That Stood Out
- The battery lasted for days. Under normal use, the radios can operate for three to five days on a charge, which meant one less device to recharge every night.
- They were easy to carry. Each radio weighs about five ounces and fits easily in a pocket, backpack, or excursion bag.
- Our conversations stayed private. The radios operate through a private AES-256 encrypted group, so we were not broadcasting our family’s plans over an open public radio channel.
- They were ready when we needed them. The radios arrived pre-programmed, with no app, FCC license, or complicated setup required.
- Distance was not the usual limitation. Because ICP Walkie Talkies communicate through cellular networks rather than traditional short-range radio frequencies, family members could communicate wherever supported cellular coverage was available.
- We avoided international roaming charges. Our cruise took us through Canada, and using a personal cell phone outside the United States can add up quickly. The radios kept us communicating freely without worrying about per-minute charges, roaming fees, or adding an international plan to our phone accounts.
Ketchikan from the ship. The radios came everywhere with us.
Built for Programs, Loved by Families
We originally developed these radios for early childhood programs and now provide them to schools, hotels, golf courses, military installations, events, and other organizations that need fast, dependable communication.
After this trip, we are more convinced than ever that families and travel groups are another great use case.
ICP Walkie Talkies start at approximately $100 per radio. The first year of service is included, followed by a $40 annual renewal per radio. There are no monthly fees, contracts, or automatic billing.
For family reunions, cruises, road trips, conferences, theme parks, and group vacations, staying connected should not be the complicated part.
One button. One family. Thousands of miles.
Learn more at walkietalkies.us.