Kay&Harry Posted March 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2012 A few people have posted about free wifi in some ports (I can't remember where I saw it!). For those more technically gifted than I, can I use my internet capable cell phone or should I bring an iPad? I don't want to be charged for roaming on my phone, so I had planned to just leave it off? Thank you for any help you can give! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnipegCruiser Posted March 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2012 You should practice turning off the 3G data and roaming. You should only have WIFI turned on and learn how to log into a service via the website they provide. You should know how to do this before you leave. I used a tablet most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY_Bride09 Posted March 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Is there anywhere in St Thomas with free wifi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted March 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Is there anywhere in St Thomas with free wifi? Bad Ass Coffee in the yacht basin next to the Havensight cruise port has free wifi. The place is a coffee bar ala Starbucks. See map below http://www.yachthavengrande.com/media/yhg.shopping.trifold.1.08.f3.2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewrit Posted March 14, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2012 All of the ports we have visited have had some kind of free wifi near the cruise dock or lighter landing. There are usually a lot of crew members at them but rarely any passengers. Anyone in this forum have experience using the hot spots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted March 14, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2012 The easiest way to do it with a phone is find out how to use 'airplane mode'. It cuts off all the signal and just leaves the phone on. You can then turn on wifi without worrying about connecting with your data in a roaming area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnipegCruiser Posted March 14, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I found that every margaritaville had free wifi. Get there early, find a nice spot where the signal is strong, and drink and surf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 14, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you have to buy something to get the free wifi, I usually find its cheaper and less stress to find a internet cafe and pay for my time online. runs $1 to $6 per hour at all the ports I have been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMatthew Posted March 14, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you want to find free wifi best bet is to ask a crew member. Any one that has been on board for some time will know a place in every port to connect to internet. That is their lifeline back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abisha Posted March 14, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Anyone know where free wifi is in Jamaica and Grand Cayman? There's a margaritaville in Jamaica..maybe there's one there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted March 14, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I love Jimmy Buffet but I can't afford free wifi at Margaritaville. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay&Harry Posted March 14, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thank you so much to everyone who replied to my question. I now have a very good understanding of the process and have a plan! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgamecock Posted March 15, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Is there anywhere in St Thomas with free wifi? Senor Frogs had free wi-fi when I was there last September. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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