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Above, keep track on your Wi-Fi minutes when on a cruise. |
While on a cruise, many passengers are unaware of the charges using a ship's Wi-Fi can be costly. VERY COSTLY.
During last year's cruise to the Bahamas aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky, I did purchase a limited Wi-Fi plan and kept track on how many minutes I had available. When I wasn't using it, I put my phone on Airplane Mode so that sneaky charges wouldn't surprise me when the cruise was over and got a bill for them.
The Points Guy has an article on the ins and outs of cruise ship Wi-Fi usage.
They begin it with:
I have good news for those of you who assume the only way to stay in touch with home from a cruise ship is via a message in a bottle: Cruise ships come equipped with internet, and cruise Wi-Fi connections have been getting faster at a rapid rate — and cheaper, too.
While checking emails and surfing the web on some vessels still requires the patience of Job, onboard technological improvements on many ships combined with new satellite and direct ship-to-shore systems is making cruise internet access much more like what you find on land.
If you're a first-time cruiser, you're likely most concerned with the basics: Do cruise ships have Wi-Fi and how much does Wi-Fi cost on a cruise? Repeat cruisers who have paid the price for finicky service may be wondering the best way to access fast connection speeds across their devices while avoiding unnecessary charges.
I can guide you through the ins and outs of Wi-Fi on cruise ships. Here are five things to know about onboard internet before you set sail.
To read the full article, go here.
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