free wifi for suite passengers?

[haras]

I saw that Princess offers free wifi for suite passengers? Is that true? Is it unlimited wifi? If this is true, and it's unlimited, which types of suites does this include? Are mini suite passengers included?

 

 

TIA!

[pmck]

I saw that Princess offers free wifi for suite passengers? Is that true? Is it unlimited wifi? If this is true, and it's unlimited, which types of suites does this include? Are mini suite passengers included?

 

 

TIA!

Last year we got upgraded to a family suite on the Emerald and got to use the Internet Cafe all week for free, which our kids LOVED.. (so did we, cause that can add up)..But I'm not sure if that's the case with mini-suites or not. I don't know about free wi-fi though! Sorry:(

[capriccio]

From the list of suite amenities (only full suites, not minis):

 

• Complimentary Internet access (includes Internet Cafe and WiFi Access) (Note that the Grand Suites have a computer in the stateroom)
  

[Whimsy]

No free wifi in the mini suites.

[paul929207]

Free internet (wifi & internet cafe) for full suites. Not for mini-suites.

[Colo Cruiser]

Yes full suites only.

[Toto2Kansas]

Category VS and above suites receive complimentary unlimted internet. Mini suites are not full suites and do not receive this perk or any complimentary minutes unless you are Platinum or Elite in the Captain's Circle. ;)

[Roses2]

All full Suites, including the new WS have unlimited internet.

[Toto2Kansas]

All full Suites, including the new WS have unlimited internet.

 

Opps, forgot about the WS suites. :o Even a family suite is considered a full suite, so those would be included also.

[Woobstr112G]

Stayed in a PH suite on both the Emerald & Ruby. While we did have the free internet, I couldn't get a signal in the cabin or balcony:( Had to go to the hallway near the elevators before I could get a signal.

 

Bob

[donscomp]

Yes to free in suites as others have posted. You WILL get charged for your package you pick. But it will be credited back on your final bill. Make SURE it is.

[Woobstr112G]

Yes to free in suites as others have posted. You WILL get charged for your package you pick. But it will be credited back on your final bill. Make SURE it is.

 

On my cruises on the Emerald/Ruby, I noticed it was crredited back every night.....

 

Bob

[6pack]

Chances are you are a Platinum or Elite member. If you are you will enjoy free internet access

VOYAGE DURATION MINUTES VALUE

7 days or less 150 $75

8-20 days 250 $100

21+ days 500 $200

[Rob & Beckys mom]

Stayed in a PH suite on both the Emerald & Ruby. While we did have the free internet, I couldn't get a signal in the cabin or balcony:( Had to go to the hallway near the elevators before I could get a signal.

 

Bob

 

We had this same problem in an aft suite. We were told to keep the door open & then we were able to get a signal...not a strong signal, but we were online.

 

Jan

[cruiselifers]

We were in an aft suite this year on the Ruby and never once had an issue getting a signal. That is so weird. We used the WiFi during all times of day too, morning, noon and night, though mostly at night, and we always were able to get a signal. I wonder if it has anything to do with where you are cruising. We were on a ten day mostly southern. We also did not have an issue with the charges getting credited back to our account. They credited them back immediately. I did buy a package deal though because I thought it would be easier than doing it minute by minute, then when I ran out of minutes from the package, I bought a new one. So maybe that is why I did not have an issue with them crediting me back. Easier bookkeeping perhaps, and easier for me to check. :p

[LoraJ]

We had free wi-fi in our full suite cabin on the Caribbean Princess but I could barely ever get it to work. Only seemed to work early in the morning. I would just go down to the internet cafe.

[mississauga]

Yes to free in suites as others have posted. You WILL get charged for your package you pick. But it will be credited back on your final bill. Make SURE it is.

 

On my cruises on the Emerald/Ruby, I noticed it was crredited back every night.....

 

Bob

 

Just got off the Sapphire this week. Did not have to buy a package as platinum. Once I logged on with name and cabin #, the system recognized me as a platinum and posted that I had 150 free minutes. Don't know if this is fleet wide or just on the Sapphire.

 

Also had excellent signal in the aft while a friend who was close to the forward elevators had a weak signal.:confused:

[compozer]

We have an aft suite on The Grand coming up. Anyone have problems getting a signal??? thanks

[Woobstr112G]

We had this same problem in an aft suite. We were told to keep the door open & then we were able to get a signal...not a strong signal, but we were online.

 

Jan

 

Tried all sorts of stuff in the suite and balcony; nothing worked. We were port side on both cruises.....

 

Bob

[abbydancer2003]

We had an aft suite on the Star earlier this year. I blogged the entire trip from the suite. We kept buying packages and they were credited back. We had a signal in the room, but not on the balcony. We also noticed that the internet got slower in the evening (and was almost useless during the Superbowl). Our guess was that i was on when the ship was sending data to Santa Clarita (HQ).

 

Because it was unlimited, I posted a lot of pictures to the blog. We were in Antarctica, and with few port stops nobody was getting postcards.

 

If anyone wants to see the blog, let me know.

[Hal 500]

We have an aft suite on The Grand coming up. Anyone have problems getting a signal??? thanks

 

We just came off the Grand and were in an aft suite. Wifi worked perfectly the whole cruise so enjoy the free internet. It was charged and credited back daily.

[pavmar]

I just got off PS D422 on the Coral. The WiFi was pretty bad. Rarely got a signal for more than five minutes. The speed in the Internet Cafe was horrible as well.

I am hoping things are better on the Ruby next month. I do need to remember I am on holiday and not to stress too much about my Internet speed and:) access

[bhopal21]

We just came off the Grand and were in an aft suite. Wifi worked perfectly the whole cruise so enjoy the free internet. It was charged and credited back daily.

 

On most of the fleet now it is never charged to your account when in a suite. You are recognized as a suite passenger and there are no charges.

 

Mike :)

[compozer]

Thanks Hal, that makes me feel good. Our trip is two weeks to just relax so I probably will use it often.

 

We had a suite on the Coral in May that was way aft and the signal was very good early morning. It was ok in the afternoon but the evening was terrible. I like to use it late at night while watching a movie and was very disappointed that there was no signal. I just learned to do every thing in the morning.

[pms4104]

We are new to Princess and sailing in less than 2 weeks ... could someone please clarify about the free internet for full suite people?

 

So, it's free ... but only in the internet cafe or also in one's cabin with one's own laptop? Also, from posts here, it sounds like one can buy a package of minutes and both the charge and an equal credit will appear on our account. Do I understand correctly? Alternatively, one can just use the internet without buying a package of minutes, and the charges show up on one's account ... but in this scenario the credit may not magically appear on the statement?

 

Thanks for your help:)