Connect to the Internet on a Cruise, and Avoid Being Charged Hundreds!
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Cruise Ship Wifi, Royal Caribbean Wifi, Carnival Cruises Wifi, Princess Cruises Wifi, Cruise Ship Internet, Internet at Sea, Phones at Sea
Whether it’s for work, family, or entertainment, connecting to the internet on a cruise ship is more important than ever. For people new to cruising, it can be confusing understanding how it all works, and if you make a mistake in how you choose to connect, it can potentially cost you hundreds of dollars.
In this video, I’ll discuss what you need to know about connecting to the internet and using your phone while on a cruise, the importance of using airplane mode or aeroplane mode while on a cruise and the difference between cellular at sea roaming and using the ship’s wifi.
Although international roaming for mobile or cell phone services are now much more affordable on land than they have been in the past, in most cases, this isn’t so when at sea. Using Royal Caribbean Wifi or Princess Cruises Medallion Wifi for example, will let you connect to the internet on a ship separate to your regular mobile network. Using cruise line wifi means you can access relatively stable, relatively high speed internet like SpaceX Starlink for an affordable rate, and avoid the steep charges associated with international roaming while at sea.
I hope this video is informative. Please feel free to share your tips or experiences in the comments below.
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Thanks for that Adrian. I'll be switching to airplane mode on the moment we board the ship and that's the way it will remain until we step off the ship at the end of the cruise. Nice outtakes.
Thanks Ray! Yes, definitely a wise choice to be on the safe side.
Thanks for a very informative video Adrian. These things aren't usually talked about on CZcams videos & I feel you have done the topic justice. Once again thanks
Thanks John, appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I don't consider single wifi USD$330 A$480 to be reasonable rate for 21day cruise
What cruise line is that with? I just paid $100AUD for an upcoming 3 day cruise on Cunard… 😫
I was about to say the same thing money must not be an issue for this guy
These are travel agents trying to get credits from the cruise lines for their own personal interest
I have not been able to take a 20-day cruise yet but I was hopeful the internet would go down per day if I did! That doesn't sound like it did :-( it sounds like it's the same per day whether you take a 3-day or a month-long cruise that's ridiculous
This happened to me i had data roaming off and had the ships wifi package but when the ships WIFI go off at some times i didn't have aeroplane mode on and it charged me data roaming even though was off also calls i recommended waiting to you in shore and mobile data
Definitely a good tip. Have to be careful onboard ships for sure.
One option for cellular service on land when you aren't in your home country is Roamingman.
Thanks for the suggestion of a roaming provider.
Thanks for the informative video. You might also add using your own local travel router to make a single access wifi point accessible for multi users.
I'm going on a Princess cruise next year, and they want to charge $60 a day for beverage plus internet. I am looking for alternatives to these ridiculous prices. I wonder about purchasing a satellite "star link" service that would allow me to access shipboard internet but from the outside.
In isolation, the Princess Plus package is actually great value for what it offers, but only if you were already considering a drinks package to begin with. If you prefer not to book a drinks package, then go for Princess Standard and then I believe you can add internet at a cost of around $15USD per day, but you would need to look into that with your travel agent/Princess directly.
Great tips. Thanks for sharing. 💕
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks I have always used walkie-talkies, on cruise ships when I travel with friends and family, phones will be much better thanks
Thanks for watching.
Especially as walkie-talkies are being banned by at least some cruise lines.
Oh my what a great idea!! Thanks for the tip
Yes! This is a very confusing subject especially for some of the older generation passengers (of which I am a gold card member). You did a really god job with your explanation. The issue I have is when on shore and switched airplane mode off so I can connect to my mobile provider, I then go back on board, turning airplane mode back on, but find I have to re-log into the ship's app to connect to the ship's WiFi. Is the s normal? I feel that the app should connect automatically if I have not changed any of the WiFI settings while on shore.
Thanks Les, tried to be clear and concise but it's a fairly complex topic. Hmm, I found myself having to log back into wifi onboard a few times as well. I think this might be the nature of the onboard wifi system over any particular settings on your phone or device.
This video was very, very helpful. Thank you! 🎉
Thanks Joe, glad it was helpful!
Cheers Adrian. I was tempted to use my phone recently on Explorer out of Freo.
I saw a video about taking a travel router aboard, connecting it to the Wi-Fi package and then sharing the connection via the router. Never tried it but I bought one and will test on an upcoming cruise this month.
If it shares a wifi connection to other devices, then it should work...
Don’t routers need an Internet line ?
I will add that we have had some cruises where a one-device plan worked on more than one device by logging on/off; however, msc (my next cruise) appears to be blocking that now. I have a phone that hotspots wifi signal so that will be my alternative. Otherwise, a travel router would be necessary to share the signal.
Thanks for sharing! Very good advice.
Thanks for the video. I cruise quite a bit in the Caribbean but this summer I am cruising around Japan. For the first time I am going to use an eSim for internet while I am in port. My only fear is that when I switch to airplane mode while on the cruise ship and turn it off on land will my phone pick up my home network or the eSim network. Any tips with that???
I used an eSIM while travelling in Japan and other countries recently. Your phone won’t pick up your home network. Make sure you pay attention to the instructions on the eSIM setup - you need to ensure that mobile data roaming on your home network is switched off. All will be covered during setup but if you have any queries you can contact the eSIM provider.
Can I use a mini router on Carnival Cruise
Is that a router that connects to an existing wifi network, or to a cellular/mobile network? Depending on the answer, it might work...
EVEN if you purchase the wifi package on the ship, you lose service when you go on the islands in Caribbean. You then need to pay for roaming as well as the ship package or purchase a Caribbean SIM CARD which is cheaper than roaming with your network. You will have a different phone number though. Is this correct?
That’s correct - ship wifi only works on the ship, not on shore. If you purchase a new SIM card, it’ll have a different phone number attached. It’s a completely new service, and has no relation to your existing SIM card or service from home.
hi adrian would we need wifi package if we are traveling domestic in nz we are on the vodafone network
Hi Patricia. Like sailing domestically in Australia, once the ship reaches a certain point, it will be very difficult to get a reliable signal with your mobile phone provider. If you do need a reliable internet connection while onboard, wifi is your best bet.
How much did you win on the lottery then money bags,
…what?
I have a T-Mobile hotspot device. Will it work on msc cruises?
What does that device connect to? A cellular network, or a wifi network? If you need it to connect to a T-Mobile cell service, then no I don't think it will work. You should enquire with T-M to be sure.
EVEN if you purchase the wifi package on the ship, you lose service when you go on the islands in Caribbean. You then need to pay for roaming as well as the ship package or purchase a Caribbean SIM CARD which is cheaper than roaming with your network. You will have a different phone number though. Is this correct?
Use Bluetooth to share your connection to other devices within reach. No need to take the multiple devices options. The crew won't help you with this option.
I don't believe that works with an iPhone but may with Android devices.
@TheCruiseandTravelGuy it has in the past but the cruise I just joined it doesn't! Also local hotspotting fails. Just have swap devices until I get a hub.
Thanks, Adrian-very helpful!
Thanks Richard
Chat options free? Check that.
How about you check it: www.pocruises.com.au/faqs/welcome-aboard/how-can-i-communicate-with-family-and-friends-onboard
Check this too: www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/01/09/royal-caribbeans-onboard-messaging-system-now-free-heres-how-it-works
Let’s check a trifecta 😄
www.carnival.com.au/shipboard/funhub/funhub-landing
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy thank you. I'm trying to figure out communication for our trip and saw that NCL charges a daily per person fee for messaging through their app. I must have read an older article.
@@jayhaynes5964it's been years (5-10) since using NCL on-board chat. At that time, we paid a set fee for the cruise. There may have been daily options.
Incoming calls and texts are charged to you on roaming.
Not texts, just calls. But best to check with your actual provider for details including costs.
Thank you awesome tips😍
Thanks for watching 😁
What about uploading a CZcams videos
I wouldn't count on fast enough speeds to upload a video to CZcams. It might be ok, but generally the upload speeds are considerably slower than download, even on the premium options.
Will walkie talkie work on cruise ship?
Some people said they’ve had luck, but you’ll need to do some further research on the internet to find out for sure.
Walkies don’t have very much range for a cruise ship
Going on a cruise, I want to get away from all the internet garbage.
Perfect. Isn’t it great that cruising can offer you the chance to disconnect but also allow others to remain connected if they need to? Cruising is the best. So many choices.