Internet Connectivity on Cruise Ships

September 28, 2023
By Lolita Smith

A few years ago, internet while underway was pretty much non-existent. Today, with the advent of advanced and more affordable satellite technology (thanks to Elon Musk and StarLink), ships can offer sufficient internet service to allow for text and voice calls, social media updates, and other functions.

Additionally, many phone companies have more affordable roaming plans that allow you to remain in touch with loved ones while away. Of course, such a blessing can also be a curse as our main purpose for going on a cruise is to get away from work, relax and forget the stress of our daily lives.
If you need to stay connected while you cruise, consider a pre-pay option for internet.  Below are some examples of internet plans.

Carnival Cruise Internet Plans

•    Social Plan starts at $12.75 per person per day. Access the most popular social websites and applications. Includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Linkedin, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, SnapChat and the most popular airline sites. Does not include access to most other websites or apps.

•    Value Plan starts at $17.00 per person per day. Surf all your favorite sites, including e-mail, news, sports, weather, banking and finance. Note: Does not support Skype calling or music/video streaming (such as Spotify or Netflix).

•    Premium Plan starts at $18.70 per person per day. From e-mail to video calls, our Premium plan promises the fastest possible connection, at speeds up to 3 times faster than our Value Plan. Supports Skype, Zoom and Teams video calling, where coverage allows

Royal Caribbean Internet Plans

•    VOOM SURF + Stream Voyage Package starts at $26.99 per person per day. 24 hour access,browse the web, send and receive emails, chat on messenger apps (ex: Whatsapp) Video chat live Stream music, videos, movies, TV shows and more Live stream and post on social media

Disney Cruise Line

•    Stay Connected starts at $12.00 per person per day. Post text and pictures on popular websites and applications like Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Linkedln and Tumblr.
•    Basic Surf starts at $24.99 per person per day. Surf the web, read the news, check the weather and visit your other favorite websites, send and receive emails, post text and pictures on popular websites and applications like Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Linkedln and Tumblr, make audio calls.

•    Premium Surf starts at $36.00 per person per day. Enjoy faster connection speeds, make video phone calls on platforms FaceTime, Zoom and more. Listen to your favorite music streaming platforms like Pandora, Spotify and Apple Music, view short-form on platforms like YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok, Surf the web, read the news, check the weather and visit your other favorite websites, send and receive emails, post text and pictures on popular websites and applications like Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Linkedln and Tumblr.

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