Can I use my lap top on board a cruise ship?

Question

Can I use my lap top on board a cruise ship?

Answer 1

Hey grammy I am jealous. I imagine the have it set up for wifi so you probably can.

Answer 2

it's pricey and so slow not worth it.

Answer 3

Well, my laptop is pretty much permanently attached and it's been on all but one of my dozen or so cruises.  =)

That said, what's problematic is internet.  Most ships now have wi-fi in at least some part of the ship, and many have wi-fi in cabins.  It's typically $1 a minute, down to 40c/minute if you buy a package of a hundred minutes or so.

But if you do want to keep up with email, a laptop with an email program like Outlook is MUCH better than using web-based email on the ship's computers because you only pay for the time it takes to download/upload your messages.  You can read and write your replies later, off-line.

Also in a lot of ports you can go to internet cafes and use your laptop.

Answer 4

Yes...!!

Answer 5

Yes most cruise ships have wireless internet for very high rates. Check with your cruise line.

Answer 6

Yes you can.  They charge for wi-fi service and it's pricey.  If you're only needing it for internet access, then I would suggest not taking your laptop (one more thing to carry) and I would go to an internet cafe or place while the ship is in port.  A lot of the wireless internet places in Mexico (popular port of call) will let you have 30 minutes of internet access for $1.  Much much cheaper than on the ship!

Answer 7

yes, at a price

Answer 8

It is very expensive and almost not worth it. Our kids told us. They went on a cruise and emailed us once, that was the end of it.

Answer 9

Hi Grammy,

  I don't see why you couldn't... Are Laptops great!!! I Love My..

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Answer 10

Yea

Ofcourse you can :)