Re: [iPad] Re: Cruise WIFI

 

I'm going on a cruise in July, here's what is offered:

Wireless Internet Access and Wi-If are available fleetwide. You may access the Internet using your own personal laptop computer. You may use your laptops in any of the public rooms or in the comfort of your cabin. Full web browsing is available through the Computer systems (laptops, Internet cafe, and Business center PC's) provided onboard most ships.

In general, Internet speed will not be as fast as a high speed connection that is available on land. This is due to the data being transmitted through the satellite connection.

To use our wireless Internet service, you will need:

A laptop with wireless networking installed and working, able to communicate using the 802.11b wireless standard (note that most 802.11 "a" and "g" cards will support the "b" service). Also, for those using an iPad, smartphone, or other e-readers with Internet connectivity, you can connect on our Wi-If Network. The pricing structure for this is the same as the standard Wi-If pricing.

Internet time plans may be used interchangeably between public Internet Cafe computers or personal laptop computers using Wireless Internet.  

Smart Phones
Passengers that have smart phones with Internet access will still have to purchase Internet packages. It will depend on passenger's cell phone carrier if they are going to get service and they should consult their carrier for long distance and international charges.



120 minutes
Item #6038 – $72.95
(Includes $69.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95.  One time activation fee)
(Includes 20 bonus minutes for
prepurchasing an Internet time package.)

240 minutes
Item #6039 – $102.95
(Includes $99.00  for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
(Includes 40 bonus minutes for
prepurchasing an Internet time package.)

460 minutes
Item #6302 – $162.95
(Includes $159.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
(Includes 60 bonus minutes for
prepurchasing an Internet time package.)

680 minutes
Item #6301 – $202.95
(Includes $199.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95. One time activation fee)
(Includes 80 bonus minutes for
prepurchasing an Internet time package.)

1100 minutes (for World Cruise only)
Item #6300 – $252.95
(Includes $249.00 for Internet time plan + $3.95.  One time activation fee)
(Includes 100 bonus minutes for
prepurchasing an Internet time package.)

All prices include account activation fee.

 
 
 
 
 
-------Original Message-------
 
From: Pete
Date: 1/5/2014 7:01:22 AM
Subject: Re: [iPad] Re: Cruise WIFI
 
Just for comparison, I pay $10/GB on my cellular data plan,  the cruise line is charging the equivalent of $682/GB.  I don't know if that price includes the Vaseline.
Pete





On Jan 5, 2014, at 9:50 AM, Devitt <devittad@comcast.net> wrote:

 

First, thanks to everyone who replied. I think we'll go cold turkey except for free WIFI in ports -- if we can find it.

As far as having WIFI thrown in for free, that is only available on super-luxury lines like Seabourne and Viking. Thousands of dollars more, sad to say.

Cathy

Sent from my iPad 

> Geesh! At those prices I would just do without. The 75 MB's would last
> > me about 2 days with minor surfing and I would be in trouble if someone
> > included pictures in those emails. My advice would be to go cold turkey
> > for a week.
> > Pete
> >
>
> All that money for a cruise and they can't throw in wi-fi for free? My
> advice would be to find another cruise!
>
> --
> David H. Bailey

 

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