Wireless on Board

[travelingtriumphess]

I am going on the Ecstasy. Is there any wireless on board? And how does that work. My husband wants to bring a small notebook. Will it work at all?

[Carolin]

There is wireless. Its not free.

 

Internet Café Price List :

To utilize the Internet service, the below options are available. Please note that the Internet pricing options are identical, whether an Internet Café terminal is utilized, or a laptop. All Internet access charges will be billed directly to the guest's onboard “Sail & Sign” Account. In addition, when using a Café terminal, files can be downloaded as "read only" but cannot be saved, since a floppy disk cannot be inserted into the PC's. Users who bring their own laptop can read and save files without restriction.

An initial one-time Activation Fee of $3.95 applies to each user.

A basic time charge of $0.75 per minute (“Pay-As-You-Go”) is available. Minutes are rounded to the next full minute.

Discounted "Time Plans" offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a lower per-minute rate. These Time Plans do not have to be used in a single session and can be used anytime throughout the cruise until debarkation; No refund for unused minutes; Upgrading selected pricing option is not available. Plans are subject to change.

 

Cruises 6 days in length and longer:

• 100 minutes for $55.00 ($0.55 per minute)
  
• 250 minutes for $100.00 ($0.40 per minute)
  

Cruises less than 6 days in length:

• 30 minutes for $16.50 ($0.55 per minute)
  
• 60 minutes for $24.00 ($0.40 per minute)
  

[forwardcabin]

We brought our 10-inch notebook with us and used in the cabin with no problems. When you start your Internet browser the first time, you will be prompted for a login--a combination of your name and cabin number, already assigned. Then you choose your plan as stated in the previous post. Be aware that transmission is slow because it goes thru the ship's satellite connections. You don't want to stay connected for long--do what you need to do and get off. We used about 6-7 minutes each time we logged in--once each morning and once each evening, checked email, responded to only those that were necessary, and logged out. For our 5-day cruise on Ecstasy, the 60-minute package was just right for us. If you sign up the first day, you get 70 minutes for the price of 60. Good Luck. Bon Voyage!

[travelingtriumphess]

Thank you for your help. That answered my question. That's exactly what we'll be doing, bringing a small notebook. DH feels it's very important to be able to keep in touch with son. The first time we've gone on a trip without him. He's 11 and staying with my folks. I know he'll be fine. I'm not sure DH will be :D.

[dooandherb]

Go ask the crew where they connect while in port.

They will know the best wireless spots and most likey they will be free or much cheaper than the cruise ships minute rates.

These hot spots normally are in or near the terminal. Just look where the ships crew is hanging around, typing away and speaking into their laptops camera.