emsachs Posted September 29, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Does anyone know if there is wi-fi/internet access available in-cabin on the Maasdam?? I understand that I may need to purchase the access, just wanted to know if it was available (non-suite), as I know Maasdam is a little bit older ship. Also if anyone knows the cost, it would be appreciated!!!!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 29, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yes. Maasdam has WiFi in all cabins. I sometimes find I have to leave my cabin door open to get good connection but no problem. The convenience is good. Keep in mind it is slow at some times and really slow at others. 100 minute package is $55 plus one time start up charge of $3.95 250 minute package is $100 plus same start up charge. If you sign up first day you get a few bonus minutes. I've never used by the minute but think it might be 75 cents.... that should be verified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmaPajama Posted September 29, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've found the signal to be stronger on the smaller ships, and am usually successful in connecting from my cabin. The Vista ships have been a little more difficult for me - and I often need to take my laptop to a public area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 29, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Internet Prices: It doesn't make any difference whether you bring your own laptop or use the ship's computers -- the price is the same -- no free WiFi. The advantage of having your own laptop is that you can work off-line and then just copy and paste once you are online -- will save minutes. The internet is slooooow. There is a one time $3.95 activation fee. Plan 1 - $0.75 per minute Plan 2 - $55 for 100 minutes Plan 3 - $100 for 250 minutes. Most ships will offer 10 free minutes for Plan 2 and 20 free minutes for Plan 3 if you sign up for a plan on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted September 29, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We are in Cabin 38 on the Maasdam today and the connection is 11Mbps and excellent according to my Accer laptop with the balcony door shut. We took the $100 package and think we got 20 free minutes We are at Sydney heading to Boston,bit cloudy, bit windy and meant to rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxout Posted September 29, 2010 #6 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We are in Cabin 38 on the Maasdam today and the connection is 11Mbps and excellent according to my Accer laptop with the balcony door shut. We took the $100 package and think we got 20 free minutesWe are at Sydney heading to Boston,bit cloudy, bit windy and meant to rain 11Mbps !!! you sure it isn't 11Kbps?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 29, 2010 #7 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We are in Cabin 38 on the Maasdam today and the connection is 11Mbps and excellent according to my Accer laptop with the balcony door shut. We took the $100 package and think we got 20 free minutesWe are at Sydney heading to Boston,bit cloudy, bit windy and meant to rain :) In Sydney, there is free Internet in the terminal building. Bring your Acer there and don't burn up your shipboard minutes. ;) There are even many plugs around the area so you don't have to burn battery either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 29, 2010 #8 Share Posted September 29, 2010 We are in Cabin 38 on the Maasdam today and the connection is 11Mbps and excellent according to my Accer laptop with the balcony door shut. We took the $100 package and think we got 20 free minutesWe are at Sydney heading to Boston,bit cloudy, bit windy and meant to rain I don't think your connection was 11Mbps. Never had fast reception like that on a cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candbgirl Posted September 29, 2010 #9 Share Posted September 29, 2010 On our Maasdam cruise last week we missed Sydney entirely and the wifi connection was almost no connection. I finally gave up most days and consequently left many unused minutes in my account. There is also a coffe shop directly across the street from the ship's dock in Halifax. It is free but you have to buy a cup of coffee or tea or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 29, 2010 #10 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Free Internet in Terminals at Charlottetown and Quebec City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1980 Posted September 29, 2010 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Can you share the minutes between 2 computers? In other words does it require a login or is it based on the MAC address (unique identifier) of the PC you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxout Posted September 29, 2010 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2010 It's logon based. so if you use the ships comps, your laptop, iphone etc. you logon and then the timer ticks down. :D They do allow free access to the NY times and HAL Websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 29, 2010 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2010 You can share the minutes on another computer. I sometimes use my package logging in on the ship's computer and then later may use my Acer Netbook. I have to log into the ship's Internet and the clock starts to 'tick'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted September 30, 2010 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2010 11Mbps !!! you sure it isn't 11Kbps?? It says Signal Strength Excellent 11 Mbps but I not puter expert, maybe its reads different for NZ puters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emsachs Posted September 30, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Great info....thanks all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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