A guide to cruise line Wi-Fi packages

Staying connected while at sea is easier than ever with a variety of cruise line Wi-Fi packages. Whether you’re keeping in touch with family, sharing your adventures on social media, or streaming your favourite shows, these packages allow you to enjoy internet access while sailing. 

With different options available depending on your needs, you can choose the best package to stay online during your cruise. In this post, we explore the various Wi-Fi packages offered by our cruise line partners so you can stay connected no matter where your cruise takes you. 

Ambassador Cruise Line uses Starlink internet onboard and offers three packages: Basic, Value and Premium. The Basic package allows you to access your emails, while the Value package allows you to access your emails, messaging services, social media profiles and browse the internet. The Premium package offers all the same elements of the Value package plus the ability to video chat and stream. 

You can purchase your Wi-Fi package once on your chosen ship. Simply connect to the onboard Wi-Fi, access the all onboard portal and then choose the most suitable package. Prices vary depending on the length of your cruise. For example, on a short cruise, the basic package is £8 per day. 

Celebrity Cruises uses Starlink internet onboard and offers two packages: Basic Wi-Fi and Premium Wi-Fi. With the Basic Wi-Fi package, you can browse the internet, access your emails and use select messaging services. The Premium Wi-Fi package allows you to browse the internet, access your emails, use messaging services, video chat and stream. 

You can purchase your Wi-Fi package by logging into your account on the Celebrity Cruises website. The Basic Wi-Fi package is only available for purchase pre-cruise or with the Celebrity Cruises All Included offer. The cost of the Premium Wi-Fi package starts at $26.99 USD per device, per day. 

Cunard uses Starlink internet onboard and offers two packages: The Essential Internet Plan and The Premium Internet Plan. The Essential Internet Plan allows you to access your emails, browse the web and use social media. The Premium Internet Plan allows you to access your emails, browse the web, use social media and stream videos. 

The Essential Internet Plan is available to purchase for $18 USD per day if purchased for the whole voyage. Alternatively, you can purchase short-term access onboard for $24 USD per 24 hours. The Premium Internet Plan is available to purchase for $24 USD if purchased for the whole voyage or $36 USD per 24 hours for short-term access. 

Holland America Line has three packages: Surf - Have It All, Premium and Stream. The lowest level of connectivity, which includes access to emails, news apps and messaging apps (though audio and video features are not supported), is not available for purchase. Instead, it comes bundled with the Have It All fare. The Premium package allows you to browse the web, check your emails and news apps and utilise messaging apps with access to basic audio and video features. To enjoy all these features and have access to streaming services, opt for the Stream package. 

You can purchase your Wi-Fi package by logging into your Holland America Line account. The Premium package is $34.99 USD per day, and the Stream package is $45.99 USD per day. The Have It All package is $110 USD per person per day, and that includes the Surf Wi-Fi option. 

Norwegian Cruise Line has two packages: Voyage Wi-Fi Pass and Streaming Voyage Wi-Fi Pass. The Voyage Wi-Fi Pass package allows you to browse the web, access your emails and send messages to friends and family. The Streaming Voyage Wi-Fi Pass features all the same elements and also includes enhanced web browsing and audio and video streaming. 

You can purchase your Wi-Fi package once on your chosen ship. Simply connect to the onboard Wi-Fi, select your chosen package and enter your details. The Voyage Wi-Fi Pass is $29.99 USD per device per day, and the Streaming Voyage Wi-Fi Pass is $49.99 USD per device per day. 

Oceania Cruises uses Starlink internet onboard Marina, Riviera and Vista. Complimentary Wi-Fi is included in your cruise fare; however, there are three packages available if you wish to upgrade your experience: Streaming Upgrade, Wavenet Unlimited Wi-Fi and Wavenet Prime Unlimited Wi-Fi with Streaming. 

For $9.99 USD per day, you can upgrade to Streaming Upgrade to access streaming sites like Netflix and Audible. Wavenet Unlimited Wi-Fi allows you to purchase an additional login for 3rd and 4th guests in a suite or stateroom to enjoy general web browsing, and access to social media sites and emails for $24.99 USD per day. Wavenet Prime Unlimited Wi-Fi with Streaming allows you to purchase an additional login for 3rd and 4th guests in a suite or stateroom and enjoy the same access as Unlimited Wi-Fi, plus an upgrade to video and audio streaming for $34.98 USD per day. 

P&O Cruises has two packages: Essential Wi-Fi Package and Ultimate Wi-Fi Package. The Essential Wi-Fi Package gives you access to the web, social media, emails and messaging services. The Ultimate Wi-Fi Package allows you to browse the web, access your emails and messaging services, use social media, stream music and videos, take voice and video calls and also gives you free access to The Times online. 

You can purchase your Wi-Fi package via your My P&O Cruises account up to three days before your cruise. The Essential Wi-Fi Package is £12 per day for your entire cruise or £18 per day for pay-as-you-go. The Ultimate Wi-Fi package is 318 per day for your entire cruise or £24 per day for pay-as-you-go. 

Princess Cruises offers MedallionNet® and MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, which is included in your fare when you book Princess Plus® or Princess Premier®. Using MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, you can access the internet everywhere onboard, so you can message, use social media, video chat and stream your favourite shows. MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi is Princess Cruises highest-performing Wi-Fi service, with prioritised access to the world’s highest quality bandwidth available. 

Along with many other inclusions, the Princess Plus® package provides one device access to the MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi for £50 per guest per day. Upgrading to the Princess Premier® package provides four devices access to the MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi for £75 per guest per day.

Royal Caribbean International’s Voom is powered by Starlink. There is one Wi-Fi package: VOOM Surf + Stream Voyage Package, which allows you to check your emails, browse the web, stream your favourite shows, music and films, access social media and make video calls. 

You can purchase your Wi-Fi package via My Royal Cruise. The cost of the VOOM Surf + Stream Voyage Package varies depending on the number of devices used, but prices start at $20 USD per day for your entire cruise. 24-hour passes are also available to purchase. 

Seabourn users Starlink internet and offers two packages: the Surf Wi-Fi Package and the Stream Wi-Fi Package. The Surf Wi-Fi Package allows one device per guest with unlimited access to web browsing, emails and social media. You can also upgrade to the Stream Wi-Fi Package which allows up to either two devices or a paid upgrade to four devices per guest with unlimited access to web browsing, emails and social media as well as access to video streaming, internet telephony and VPN/cloud storage services. 

Guests staying in Penthouse and Premium suites, as well as Seabourn Club members with Diamond-level status or higher, automatically receive the Stream Wi-Fi Package. Those staying in Ocean View and Veranda Suites can upgrade to the Strem Wi-Fi Package for an additional cost. 

Silversea offers complimentary Wi-Fi; however, additional internet packages are available for purchase. Standard Wi-Fi is available for all suites. This service allows for browsing, messaging and emailing. The Premium Wi-Fi package is Silversea’s upgraded service and it allows you to browse the web, message family and friends, access your emails, post on social media, voice and video call and stream. 

Wi-Fi options vary depending on whether you’re sailing on the classic fleet or the expedition fleet. For the most up-to-date information, head to Silversea’s website. 

Several cruise lines offer complimentary Wi-Fi with their cruise fares: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Saga Ocean Cruises, and Scenic Ocean Cruises. 

^{This information is correct as of 15/10/2024. Please note that this is subject to change and subject to the cruise lines’ terms and conditions.}