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.

In 2026, Royal Caribbean does not typically provide "free" internet to all passengers; instead, it offers a tiered paid service known as VOOM, which is marketed as the "Fastest Internet at Sea." While most "basic" cruise fares do not include Wi-Fi, there are several "gold standard" ways to get it without paying the full daily rate. Guests staying in high-tier suites (such as Star Class or Sky Class in the Royal Suite Class) often receive complimentary VOOM Surf + Stream packages as a loyalty perk. Additionally, members of the "Crown & Anchor Society" receive specific discounts based on their tier, with Diamond-level members and above receiving a set amount of free internet minutes or days per voyage. For the general passenger, it is a "pro-tip" to purchase your internet package through the "Cruise Planner" app well before you sail, as pre-cruise discounts can save you up to 30% compared to the "onboard" price. While some newer ships may offer limited free access to the Royal Caribbean app for deck plans and dinner reservations, full access to social media, email, or streaming services remains a premium add-on for the majority of travelers.

That’s an excellent question, and the answer is a bit nuanced: No, Royal Caribbean does not typically give you free, unlimited internet for everyone on the cruise.

However, there are several ways you can get complimentary or heavily discounted internet access, and the offerings have changed significantly in recent years. Here’s a breakdown:

1. “Free” Internet as a Booking Perk (The Most Common Way)

This is the primary method for most guests. Royal Caribbean frequently includes internet packages as a “free” perk when you book a cruise, especially during promotions. It’s bundled into the fare. How it works: You’ll see offers like “Free Surf + Stream Voyage Package for 2” or “30% off on all packages + 50% off the 2nd device” when booking. This is essentially a bundled fare where the cost of the internet is included. Important: This “free” internet is almost always for one device per person for the guests in the cabin (usually the first two guests). You must activate it once onboard.

2. Loyalty Program Perks (Crown & Anchor Society)

If you are a repeat cruiser, you can earn free internet days based on your loyalty tier: Platinum (30+ points): One free 24-hour continuous internet session. Emerald (55+ points): Two free 24-hour continuous internet sessions. Diamond (80+ points): One free 24-hour period of Voom Surf or a discount on Surf & Stream. Diamond Plus (175+ points)