Do I need to buy an internet package on Royal Caribbean cruise?

No, you do not need an internet package to use the app onboard. Simply connect to your ship's guest Wi-Fi to use the app for free without an internet package. The easiest way is to connect to the ship Wi-Fi, is via your phone Settings once onboard. Every ship's Wi-Fi follows the same format: Guest-(ship name)-Wi-Fi.



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If you're not able to wait for ports of call (or don't have international data on your phone), it might be worthwhile to pay for a Wi-Fi package. Although prices have decreased over the years, it can still be pretty costly to purchase Wi-Fi for your cruise.

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Royal Caribbean International Ships also have computers available for passenger use in their iCafe internet cafes. Fees: Two levels of Voom are available via tiered packages. The Voom Surf Voyage option costs $15.99 per device, per day includes high-speed Wi-Fi that can be used to browse the web and check/send emails.

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Use onboard credit to pay for a Wi-Fi package You can use your credit to pay for onboard internet access, thereby getting Wi-Fi on your cruise for free! On most cruise lines, you'll need a minimum of $100 in onboard credit per device for a week's worth of free basic Wi-Fi.

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Staying connected on a Royal Caribbean cruise is fairly inexpensive, and it allows you to enjoy unlimited internet access during your cruise. Before you can pick the right package for you, here are the key differences between Surf and the Surf & Stream packages.

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To use your cell phone on your cruise, you have two options — either connect to the ship's cellular service or connect to the ship's wi-fi. Both will cost you extra. For traditional cell service, today's modern cruise ships use providers such as “Cellular at Sea” or “Wireless Maritime Services”.

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Can you use WhatsApp on a cruise? Yes, but bear in mind video calling services such as Skype or messaging services like WhatsApp will use your onboard data if you're connected to the cruise ship's Wi-Fi.

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Although Royal Caribbean does not give free wifi to every passenger, there are a few ways to get free wifi onboard. It's no secret that wifi on a cruise is expensive. You should expect to pay around $20 per day for Royal Caribbean's wifi package, and that's only for use on one device at a time.

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The cost of Voom WiFi packages on a Royal Caribbean ship can vary depending on a number of factors. Expect to pay around $11 to $16 per day for the basic package, or $15 to $20 per day for the premium package.

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You can find nominal savings on a wifi package if purchasing it before your cruise. Typically most cruise lines give a 10%-15% discount if you book a wifi package before you get on the ship.

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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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Typically charges will appear on the next monthly bill, but depending on your carrier it may occasionally take up to 60 days for charges to appear on your phone bill. Please note that most cell phone carriers do not allow their unlimited rate plans to apply to cellular calls, texts or data used while onboard ships.

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How to prevent roaming charges while at sea
  1. Turn off your phone. The easiest, but by no means the nicest, is to turn off your phone. ...
  2. Use airplane mode. Many of us can't go more than a few hours without our phones, so it's more likely you will opt for these other options such as using airplane mode. ...
  3. Use the ship's wifi.


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Stay Connected While At Sea On Your Cruise! Service for voice calls, texting (SMS) and data is available onboard while the ship is at sea. Once the WMS network is switched on, while roaming on our cruise ships, you will see a distinct display on your handset that differs from your home carrier.

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Royal Caribbean's onboard messaging system is now free: Here's how it works. Royal Caribbean's chat feature in its app is free for everyone now, but how well does it work? As of January 1st, 2023 the onboard messaging system on all Royal Caribbean ships is now complimentary for all guests to use during their voyage.

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While it may be tempting to bring your own WiFi on a cruise, most ships have their own onboard networks that are designed specifically for the ship and its passengers. This means that bringing your own WiFi would not be compatible with the ship's network and could cause interference or other issues.

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SHARE THE JOY. Stay connected with friends and family all cruise long with 24 hour access. The VOOM Surf + Stream Internet Package lets you message and video chat on messenger services, browse the web, send emails and post on social media, and video chat live. Plus stream your favorite videos, movies, music and shows.

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Royal Caribbean is the only cruise line with high-speed Internet at sea. Each one of our VOOM ships gets its signal directly from a satellite beam dedicated to our ships that orbits close to the Earth allowing us to offer fast and reliable service.

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