Can you get high speed internet on a cruise ship?

Royal Caribbean’s VOOM internet is the gold standard when it comes to cruise ship Wi-Fi, with the fastest speeds out there. Some Cruise Critic forum members report speeds of up to 24Mbps, which, believe us, is fast! With Voom, there’s not much you can’t do.

Does portable Wi-Fi work on cruise ships?

Do Hotspots Work on Cruise Ships? Portable wireless hotspots do work on cruise ships but only when the ship is docked or VERY close to land. Your phone’s hotspot will also work on a cruise ship as long as you have cell service, are docked or close to land and roaming is included in your plan.

Does P and O Cruises have Wi-Fi?

Yes, every ship in the P&O Cruises fleet is Wi-Fi enabled so you can access the internet during your time on board via your devices or the ships PC terminals. Satellite internet packages are available to purchase prior to sailing or once on board. Pay As You Go is available to purchase once on board.

How do cruise ships get Wi-Fi?

Internet communications on cruise ships rely on connection to a satellite. The ship’s satellite dish located at the highest point of the vessel is accurately aligned, and automatically adjusted for best possible connection.

Why is cruise ship Wi-Fi so slow?

Internet access at sea is much slower and less reliable than on land. Cruise ship internet access works by sending a signal 22,000 miles to a satellite, then 22,000 miles again back to earth. This limits what applications can be used. Generally, high-data applications, such as video and VOIP services do not work.

Is it worth getting Wi-Fi on a cruise?

Wifi can be extremely expensive onboard cruise ships and it is notoriously slow. We found rates as hight as $0.95 per minute and the least expensive package was $9.95 for 15 minutes of wifi. Eek! Wifi prices and speeds are improving into 2020, but they’re still a very costly add-on to any cruise vacation.

Do travel routers work on cruise ships?

Most cruise ships have a limit on the number of devices that can connect to their WIFI connection. So, the travel router will be of great benefit to you if you are on this type of trip. Most experts advise when using a cruise ship’s travel router to be through a VPN.

Is there a P&O cruise app?

We’re excited to introduce our brand-new app, My Holiday. You can access it once you’re on board via your own device (mobile phone or tablet) and you’ll have the power to personalise your experience from the comfort of your cabin, sun lounger, wherever!

What drinks are free on P&O Cruises?

On P&O Cruises you can always get tea, coffee, water, cordial and milk free of charge from the buffet restaurant. Fruit juices are also available for free at breakfast time.

How much does Voom cost?

The “Voom Surf and Stream” package is available for $17.99 per day, per device, and includes the ability to stream your favorite shows, movies and music at sea. “Voom Surf and Stream” also offers discounts for multiple devices, with a family rate starting from $11.99 per device, per day.