Skype on QE Panama Canal Cruise

[HawkeyeTraveler]

Are we able to use Skype onboard the 20 January trip? Otherwise, what are best options to make occasional phone calls with our 4Gs?

 

Thanks,

Vicki

[capnpugwash]

Are we able to use Skype onboard the 20 January trip? Otherwise, what are best options to make occasional phone calls with our 4Gs?

 

Thanks,

Vicki

 

The answer is, maybe. Often access is blocked but sometimes it is accessible, it is rather like the upgrade fairy because no-one really knows.

[bazzaw]

Many cruiseships I have been on specifically ask (with BIG signs) that passengers do not use Skype onboard. The Internet bandwidth on these ships is poor enough without people using it all up with Skype. If just a few people use it, you can kiss goodbye to being able to send/receive emails or other such mundane Internet tasks.

[Magnetchief]

If they were really bothered about skype affecting the bandwidth then they would block it via the ships system.

I could see them blocking all VOIP as it takes revenue away from them.

[Underwatr]

Find a free/cheap WiFi hotspot in a port and skype to your heart's content.

[HawkeyeTraveler]

Thanks, all. Think we'll be looking for a WiFi spot in port. Works for me.

 

Vicki