Does Carnival block VPNs?

For example, Carnival Cruise Lines have spoken out about VPNs, stating that they are “not supported” on their ships. And although there is no official declaration, guests on the Royal Caribbean ships have reported an inability to use a VPN.



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There will be slight variations in service based on ship location, but your clients will be able to stream music and movies, upload pictures, video chat with family and friends using FaceTime or Skype, check their email, lookup their stock prices, surf the web and stay connected with work via VPN, on every Royal ...

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Even legitimate Wi-Fi networks (as mentioned in the 2021 EOS Report for NCLH) may be collecting information about you. If you don't want that to happen, then use a VPN. However, it is important to know that using a VPN can be a challenge on a ship since it can slow down your internet speed.

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Reliable security is vital when traveling because you'll be connecting to airport, cafe, hotel Wi-Fi networks, and other public hotspots, many of which won't be completely trustworthy. The Center for Internet Security advises using a VPN whenever you have to connect to such insecure networks.

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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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In general, you can expect streaming to be allowed if you purchase the top-tier wi-fi package. But even though Netflix is largely allowed, it's no guarantee that it will work well. While the technology has advanced, Internet on a cruise can still be spotty.

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Of course, those who purchase an internet plan have the ability to use chat apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger, but Royal Caribbean's app chat function is the perfect answer for those who want to stay connected to each other on the ship but don't need or want wifi for anything else.

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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 Suite Class Star and Sky guests will enjoy the Surf + Stream package. Surf the web, stay in touch via email, share vacation photos on social media, stream music and movies from Spotify or Netflix and connect using video chat apps such as Skype.

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Can I Use Wi-Fi on My Cell Phone? Yes, you can use the Wi-Fi feature on your cell phone to connect to your cruise ship's Wi-Fi, but you will have to purchase an internet package.

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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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Cellular rates at sea can sneak up on you, and you can easily rack up a $500 roaming bill. Even if you're not actively on your phone, most are still using data, so make sure to set yours on airplane mode to avoid roaming charges.

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