Monarch--cell or wifi service?

[Funcouple]

Is cell service available on Monarch? Wifi?

[PH8]

Yes to both...........even though I dont dare turn my phone on.......it costs too much.

 

Wifi is really sloooooooow...........but here's the costs..

 

Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

There will be six designated *"Hot Spots" which vary from ship to ship.

 

To use our WI-FI access, you'll need:

A laptop

Windows operating system

802.11b Wireless networking capability

 

The cost for Wi-Fi access through your own laptop is:

Base rate is $.65 per minute or choose from one of our prepaid packages:

$35 for 60 minutes

$55 for 100 minutes

$75 for 150 minutes

$100 for 250 minutes

$150 for 500 minutes

 

All prices are subject to change without notice.

 

The Internet Cafe/Workstation

These stations provide access to e-mail and the Internet, plus direct connections to favorite websites for stock, sports and entertainment updates. You can also send virtual postcards while at sea, and in ports-of-call worldwide. If you don't have an e-mail account, you can also establish one onboard.

 

The cost is $.65 per minute or you can choose a prepaid package:

$35 for 60 minutes

$55 for 100 minutes

$75 for 150 minutes

$100 for 250 minutes

$150 for 500 minutes

 

Available onboard all ships.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

[Funcouple]

Yes to both...........even though I dont dare turn my phone on.......it costs too much.

 

Prices are subject to change without notice.

 

How about TEXTING in between other passengers?

[PH8]

How about TEXTING in between other passengers?

Still gonna be charged.....you need to call your cell phone provider for exact costs..