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Do you have to pay for Wi-Fi on MSC Cruises?

If you want to stay connected, you will need to purchase an MSC cruise internet package. Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know about the internet on an MSC cruise to help make sure that you select the right one for your upcoming cruise vacation!



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MSC Cruises The Standard plan (from $93 per cruise for 3GB) provides access to email, websites, all social networks and chat apps for up to two devices. If you just need to connect on one device and don't want to worry about data usage, there's the Unlimited Internet Cruise package (from $159.90 per cruise).

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Internet & Apps ON BOARD Share your special moments with friends and family while you cruise and tell everyone what a great time you're having, thanks to the wifi onboard ensured by the powerful new Satellite Internet Access @Sea system installed across our fleet.

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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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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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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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MSC Cruises' wifi is not complimentary, meaning that it's not included in the cost of your base fare, and even if your cell provider has a plan that covers Mexico, it won't cover you in the middle of the ocean. If you want to stay connected, you will need to purchase an MSC cruise internet package.

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Once on board an MSC Cruises ship, you'll pay extra for most drinks, extra-charge restaurants, spa services, shore excursions, internet and a few other amenities — unless you've paid up for a more inclusive package.

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What does the dress code actually mean? Men: Any t-shirts or shirt would be acceptable for men. Technically speaking, shorts aren't allowed in the main dining room but jeans are okay.

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Pro tips for using cruise ship Wi-Fi If you can't get cruise ship internet included, don't wait to purchase your internet package until you're on board: It's usually less expensive to purchase Wi-Fi packages before sailing. Buying a package for the entire cruise is typically a better deal than the daily rate.

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Additional Costs
  • Internet Packages to access WiFi at sea.
  • Gratuities/tips for the on-board staff.
  • Beverage and drinks packages.
  • Professional photos taken on board.
  • Excursions at ports.
  • Dining at specialty restaurants.
  • Spa and wellness treatments.
  • View Best Prices on MSC Cruises.


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Like many other cruise lines, MSC Cruises drink packages are unlimited. This means that guests can enjoy an unlimited number of both alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages each day. However, guests are only allowed to order one drink at a time.

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MSC Dress Code: Formal and Casual Get Equal Billing Casual wear is the way to go on MSC Cruises. That's the case almost all of the time, except for the formal evening gala dinners. On those nights, the main dining room requires men to wear suits or jackets and ties, and cocktail dresses for women.

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Is there free ice creams included in your drinks package on MSC? Everybody does love soft serve ice cream. There are some free soft serve on the bigger ships that are vanilla or chocolate. Other than that Ice cream is only included only for children as part of the minor package and the non alcoholic package.

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Cruise ships have cellular service that you can connect to. However, it's usually considered international roaming and means you'll be charged high rates to access. You likely know that instead of using a cell signal, you can hook your phone up to wi-fi and use the Internet to make calls, send texts, and surf the web.

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It's possible to send and receive text messages at sea on a cellular signal, as long as you have a signal through your ship's roaming network. (Just make sure you turn on data roaming in your settings.)

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No, cruise ship WiFi packages are typically limited to one device per purchase, and using it as a hotspot for others is usually against the terms of service. Each person who wants to use the internet should purchase their own package.

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