Can you use the Carnival Cruise app without Wi-Fi?

Do I Need Internet Access to Use the App? Do I Have to Pay Roaming? No internet purchase is required. The app works in Airplane Mode, which means guests do not incur roaming fees.



Yes, you can use the Carnival HUB App on your cruise without purchasing an internet or Wi-Fi package. Upon boarding the ship, you simply connect your phone to the ship's guest Wi-Fi network (often named "Carnival Guest") and put your phone in Airplane Mode. The app is designed to communicate with the ship's internal servers for free, allowing you to view daily schedules (the "What's Happening" guide), check your onboard "Sail & Sign" account balance, view restaurant menus, and see digital ship maps. There is one notable exception: the "Chat" feature, which allows you to message other guests on the ship, typically requires a one-time activation fee of $5 USD for the duration of the cruise. While the app is free to use for shipboard information, you will not be able to browse the internet, check external emails, or use social media apps unless you buy one of Carnival's tiered Wi-Fi plans (Social, Value, or Premium).

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Stay Connected While At Sea On Your Cruise! WMS offers an advanced roaming network onboard cruise ships allowing you to use your phone just like you do at home. Service for voice calls, texting (SMS) and data is available onboard while the ship is at sea.

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Keep a watchful eye on your airplane mode setting, ensuring it's always on when you're on board your cruise ship. If you forget, you won't be charged for incoming calls you don't accept, but some service providers will charge for unread text messages that arrive while your phone is roaming.

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At sea, mainstream cruise lines usually do not include Wi-Fi in their cruise fares, but premium and luxury lines almost always do. Cruise lines that include free Wi-Fi for all passengers are luxury lines like Seabourn, Silversea and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, along with upscale cruise lines Oceania Cruises and Viking.

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Save up to 15% when booked prior to sailing versus onboard pricing. WI-FI packages purchased prior to sailing can only be purchased online. Cut-off for pre-purchase is 11:59PM EST the day before embarkation.

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Carnival Cruise Line, through agreement with Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) offers an advanced roaming network onboard cruise ships allowing you to use your phone just like you do at home. International roaming charges will be conveniently billed to you by your home mobile carrier.

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To avoid unwanted charges, your safest bet onboard your cruise ship is to switch to airplane mode, reactivate your wireless feature and log in to the ship's Wi-Fi network. (Note: Switching to airplane mode will turn off wireless until you manually reactivate it.)

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But, please be aware that cellular data used on the ship or in certain ports of call will result in charges from your cell phone provider. As you sail into international waters, these expenses can add up, so we recommend that guests turn off their cellular data and connect to the ship's Wi-Fi instead.

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Luckily, some cruise ships do provide users with the ability to use a VPN through a paid plan. Norwegian Cruise Lines have expressly stated that users on their Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi package can use VPNs, in addition to a variety of other features. This same option is not available for users on lower tiers, however.

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When you connect to an access point (Hotspot or Wi-Fi) you don't know if it's a legitimate hospitality wireless network, or one that is set up to steal your information. Even legitimate Wi-Fi networks (as mentioned in the 2021 EOS Report for NCLH) may be collecting information about you.

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The price of Wi-Fi on a cruise ship can range from $15 to $30 and more per device per day. On luxury cruise lines or even some premium lines there is free Wi-Fi included in the cost of the cruise fare.

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To avoid unwanted charges, your safest bet onboard your cruise ship is to switch to airplane mode, reactivate your wireless feature and log in to the ship's Wi-Fi network. (Note: Switching to airplane mode will turn off wireless until you manually reactivate it.)

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If you use WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or WeChat, you may be able to use them whenever you have a Wi-Fi connection. Other suggestions are dependent on the cruise line you are traveling. Guests can use the following apps for texting: Shipmate (available in Apple and Google Play Stores)

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Food and drinking are usually complimentary on the cruises. You are also allowed to bring your own snack on the cruise so that you can have what you love. A certain time is fixed for every meal - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can either have it with everybody in the dining room or bring it to your room.

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