Using skype on board

[torty]

Does anybody know if you can use Skype on your laptop in your cabin on Celebrity Eclipse.

[Albert Ross]

Does anybody know if you can use Skype on your laptop in your cabin on Celebrity Eclipse.

 

Sorry - it is not possible to use Skype anywhere onboard.

[CathyCruises]

And the internet is very slow and very expensive!

[cruisestitch]

Things such as Skype use too much bandwidth and they are not allowed -- some cruisers have reported being able to make limited voice contact, but not the full range of Skype features. If the computer staff are made aware of an account trying to use Skype, they can block the entire account.

[caripoo]

We used skype last year on the Connie in the Med... Hit and miss with the hot spots on board...

[ellasnan]

I used skype on the Connie in March. I used my Apple Touch so I had no picture. I usually did it by the Cafe Al Bacio on deck 5. I didn't have a problem and had a nice conversation with the family.This was done on a sea day at about 11.30am.I spoke to the staff and they said it would be easier to use on a port day when less people are using the internet.

[windsor123456]

I used Yahoo Instant Messenger ie chat part not voice. Worked just fine.

[dzcruisers]

I was able to make phone calls with my gmail account. It was pretty clear too considering we were in the middle of the Atlantic.