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Hop on the Internet at Cove Café, an adults-only lounge on deck 9 of Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Cruise lines offer Internet access in public rooms and most staterooms under a wide range of price plans.

Internet pricing on cruise ships

Cruiseable team

On a cruise ship

April 17, 2024

How much does Internet cost aboard cruise ships? Overall, prices have been coming down in recent years, and there are even a few ways now to receive free Internet during your cruise ranging from by the minute to packages that last the length of your cruise.

Internet connectivity has also improved markedly in recent years, as cruise lines have responded to cruisers' desire to surf, send messages and post photos during their voyages — and as satellites improve those challenging connections at sea.

Cruise lines usually offer a few different packages to purchase Internet access. If you're a power user, you'll save money by purchasing a full Internet package up front. Some cruise lines offer pay-as-you-go packages, where your fees depend on your usage. Others may charge an activation fee. Check with your cruise line for details.

Different varieties of Internet plans at sea

In general, you'll have to pony up for Wi-Fi aboard cruise lines except for the luxury lines. In some cases, you'll be able to use the Wi-Fi signal from your stateroom; in other cases, you'll need to saunter on down to the Internet cafe (available on all midsize or large ships) or another public room to connect. Don't expect fast connections on most lines.

Here are the latest pricing plans that the cruise lines are offering guests. If you see any information that differs from your own experience, please let us know and we'll update this pricing guide.

cruise line

shipwide availability*

cost

Azamara

Available in staterooms and public areas of the ships. Internet access is available at In Touch on deck 10, 24 hours a day

Wi-Fi package costs $19.95/day for unlimited Internet; full voyage required. Day pass: $29.95. Speeds vary greatly.

Carnival

Available in staterooms and most public areas of all ships.

The Social Wi-Fi Plan starts at $15.30 per person per day for the full cruise; post to social networks but you can't visit other sites or apps. The Value plan starts at $19.55 per day. The Premium plan starts at $18.75 per day and features speeds up to three times paster than the Value plan. Costs are $18 to $25 per day if purchased on board.

Celebrity

Available in staterooms and most public areas of ships except Galapagos-based ships.

The Basic Wi-Fi plan lets you email, text and browse the Web; the cost is free. The Premium Wi-Fi plan lets you also share videos, photos and more. Prices typically range from $19.99 to $25.99 per device per day.

Costa

Available in staterooms and most public areas of all ships.

The Social Package provides access to all major social platforms. A WhatsApp Package lets you stay in touch with friends and family. Passpay lets you pay by the minute. The Unlimited Package lets you browse, stream video chat and more. Prices vary but are comparable to other cruise lines.

Crystal

Available in staterooms and all public areas of all ships.

Crystal provides complimentary Wi-Fi to all guests as part of its all-inclusive approach.

Cunard

Available in most public areas of all ships.

The Essential Plan allows web browsing, email, music streaming and social media; cost is $18 (if purchased for the entire voyage) or $24 (purchased per day on the ship). The Essential Plan adds video streaming and 3x faster connection speed; cost is $24 (if purchased for the entire voyage) or $36 (purchased per day on the ship).

Disney

Available in most staterooms and in most public areas of all ships.

Guests receive a complimentary 50-megabyte Internet package upon embarkation through the DCL app. The Stay Connected Package lets you email, text and do basic Web browsing at $16 per day (entire cruise) or $18 per day (purchased on board). The Basic Surf Package is a slight upgrade at $24 per day (entire cruise) or $28 per day (bought on board). The Premium Surf Package adds faster connection speeds and video connectivity at $34 per day (entire cruise) or $42 per day (bought on board).

Holland America

Available in staterooms and most public areas.

The Premium plan includes audio and video calls, Web surfing, email and messaging apps but not video streaming; it costs $22.86/day (for voyages of 7 days or more) to $34.99/day. The Stream plan lets you binge streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Max and Prime as well as make Wi-Fi calls and hold video chats; it costs $35/day (for voyages of 7+ days) to $45.99/day.

MSC Cruises

Available in staterooms and most public areas.

The Browse plan provides access to email, Web surfing, all social networks and chat apps but no access to video or music streaming. The Browse and Stream plan includes music and video streaming plus video uploads and chats. Costs vary.

Norwegian

Available in staterooms on the Norwegian Gem, Star, Epic, Pearl, Jade, Jewel, Sun and Breakaway, and most public areas on all other ships.

75¢/minute. Plans for cruises 5 days and shorter range from $17 (30 mins.) to $24 (60 mins.); plans for cruises 6 days and longer range from $55 (100 mins.) to $100 (250 mins.), plus a $4 activation fee.

Oceania***

Available in staterooms and most public areas.

99¢/minute. Pay-as-you-go plan is $160 for 200 mins. Flat-rate plans are $28/one day of unlimited usage or $22/day for unlimited usage for the duration of the cruise.

P&O**

Available in most staterooms and all public areas.

50 pence/minute. Plans range from £35 (100 mins.) to £62.50 (250 mins.), plus a £2.50 activation fee.

Paul Gauguin

Available in all suites and most public areas on both ships.

40¢/megabyte. Plans range from $29 (100 MB) to $99 (750 MB), plus a $4 activation fee.

Princess

Available in staterooms and most public areas.

79¢/minute. Plans range from $69 (100 minutes) to $249 (1,100 mins.), plus a $4 activation fee. Discounts are available for pre-purchased plans.

Regent Seven Seas***

Available in staterooms and most public areas of all ships.

99¢/minute. A plan can be purchased for $160 (200 mins.) or $30/day for unlimited Internet. Passengers in Master, Grand, Seven Seas, Horizon View, Mariner, Navigator and Voyager Suites receive free unlimited Internet.

Royal Caribbean

Available in most public areas of all ships and in staterooms. Royal has the fastest Internet at sea because it accesses a fleet of low-orbiting satellites.

The Voom Surf + Stream Internet Package lets you message and video chat on messenger services, browse the web, send emails and post on social media, and video chat live. Plus, stream your favorite videos, movies, music and shows. Cost varies but it's generally free to Sky and Star Suite guests.

Seabourn

Available in most staterooms and most public areas.

40¢/minute. Pre-paid plans range from $20 (120 mins.) to $240/week for unlimited Internet access.

Silversea

Available in all staterooms and most public areas of all ships.

25¢/minute with the timed plan, $250 (1,000 mins.). Unlimited Internet plans range from $16/day (for cruises 8 days or longer) to $30/day. Select sailings offer complimentary Internet access.

Windstar Cruises

Available in staterooms and most public areas. (No Internet is available during transatlantic cruises.)

Two plans are available: the Email Plan, $50 (75 MB) or the Surfing Plan, $100 (160 MB).

*All these ships also have Internet cafes open 24 hours a day.
**In British pounds

Note: All pricing is subject to change at any time.

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