Is it better to use internet cafe in Port or on the cruise ship if you are crew/staff?

Question

Do you have to pay to use the internet on the ship? Is it a good connection?

Answer 1

The ship's Internet speed is slow - like dial up speed.  I believe Internet use for the crew is free.  Using the Internet in port will be much faster.  If you have a laptop you can likely find a hot spot that allows free Internet access.

Answer 2

I just cruised with Royal Caribbean, here is their practices and prices:

Is Internet access available from the ship?



A:  Yes, depending on the ship there are two or even three options for staying connected while onboard.

Cyber Cabin

Unlimited Internet dial-up access from the privacy of your stateroom. A special kits is required - available at the Guest Relations Desk on a first come, first serve basis.

A kit is simply a box containing the following:

1. Telephone with a digital to analog converter

2. Telephone cables

3. Power supply

4. Instruction sheet

Note: Without the telephone, you will not be able to dial up via a laptop modem.

You will need the following:

Windows based operating system

Internal modem

dial-up Internet capabilities

The cost for a 7-night cruise is $100.00 USD for unlimited access.

Price is subject to change without notice.

Available onboard, Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, *Brilliance of the Seas, *Radiance of the Seas *Jewel of the Seas, and *Serenade of the Seas.

*Kits are not required.

Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

There will be six designated *"Hot Spots" which vary from ship to ship.

To use our WI-FI access, you'll need:

A laptop

Windows operating system

802.11b Wireless networking capability

Guests who do not have a wireless ready laptop may obtain a wireless card at the Guest Relations desk.

Rental Fee of the card is as follows:

Card $10.00 per day or $50 per voyage - 7 nights and longer

Damage Insurance $2.00 per day

Lost/Damaged Card Fee $250.00

The cost for Wi-Fi access through your own laptop is:

Base rate is $.50 per minute or choose from one of our prepaid packages:

$25.00 for 60 minutes

$35.00 for 90 minutes

$50.00 for 150 minutes

These prices are in addition to the rental of the card for those guests who do not have a wireless ready laptop.

All prices are subject to change without notice.

The Internet Cafe/Workstation

These stations provide access to e-mail and the Internet, plus direct connections to favorite websites for stock, sports and entertainment updates. You can also send virtual postcards while at sea, and in ports-of-call worldwide. If you don't have an e-mail account, you can also establish one onboard.

The cost is $.50 per minute or you can choose a prepaid package:

$25.00 for 60 minutes

$35.00 for 90 minutes

$50.00 for 150 minutes

Available onboard all ships.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Answer 3

On carnival we have crew internet cards/20 dollars for 200 minutes,it is slow and expensive,but if you have laptop with you in many ports like nassau,bahamas or key west you can use wireless for free.

Answer 4

Depends a LOT. On the ship, some have cheap packages for crew, you boss, some heads of department  (like me) allow you to use the PC on their offices  and also the port, some ports are:

expensive, terrible conection, far from the docks...

so it really depends

let me know which line you are going to work and I'´ll try to give you more info.

The connection depends a bit on the ship and your location too, sometimes for example inside the Norway fjords or at the North Pole, South Pole, connections can be bad.

good luck