Price internet MSC Divina

[gortj00]

Who can tell me the prices for internet in the cabin on board msc Divina. We go januar 17 from Miami.

Thanks, Jan from the Netherlands

 

 

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[JohnLocke2012]

Along with sunscreen and Hawaiian shirts, an ever-increasing number of cruise passengers are adding laptops and smartphones to their lists of must-pack items. The reason is simple: These days, staying in touch with friends and family stuck on land is easier than ever. Cruise ships now come fully wired with Internet cafes, Wi-Fi hotspots and crystal-clear cell phone transmission. Whether you want to post selfies to Facebook, make cell phone calls to check in on grandma or surf the Web to feed your news habit, you'll be covered.

 

While many operators have been making technological leaps, not all cruise lines are equally wired. For the most part, cruise ship connections will never offer the same consistent high-speed service you get at home. Beyond that, Internet speeds can vary significantly from line to line, and ship to ship, depending on factors like location and available bandwidth (in other words, how much the line has invested in its Web setup).

 

Plus, staying in touch onboard isn't cheap, though pricing is getting better. Internet charges vary by cruise line, with some charging by the minute (from roughly 35 cents to $1 per minute).* These lines usually offer packages for heavy users that discount the per-minute rate, often significantly. Other lines charge by bandwidth, meaning that folks who just want to send a few emails or post to Facebook will spend considerably less than those who want to use Skype or stream movies. River cruise lines typically offer flat rates or even free Internet. Cellular rates at sea vary by wireless company, but they will generally reflect international roaming rates, which can be breathtakingly pricey. When the ship reaches port, pricing will switch to the country-specific roaming rate -- also not cheap unless you've signed up for an international calling plan.

 

For more background and tips on staying connected at sea, click here for nine things you need to know. Below is a rundown of what the major cruise lines offer for Internet and cellular service.

 

 

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Azamara Club Cruises

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: Both Azamara ships -- Journey and Quest -- have onboard computer centers, eConnections, with 24-hour access. Wireless access on smartphones and laptops is available in designated areas on the ship.

 

Fees: Internet minutes may be purchased in increments at a rate of 65 cents a minute or as packages based on the minutes you plan to use: $9.95 (15 minutes); $18.95 (30 minutes); $26.95 (45 minutes); $47.95 (85 minutes); $79.95 (150 minutes) and $99.95 (235 minutes). Only one device can be used at a time. The system does not support Skype or other high-bandwidth programs.

 

Cell phones: Service is available via AT&T and Wireless Maritime for passengers with GPRS data service. Calling/texting packages are available, but roaming charges apply.

 

Carnival Cruise Lines

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: Carnival offers shipwide Wi-Fi on all its vessels. As well, the line has incorporated a custom-designed portal into its cyber cafe computers; this offers a variety of special features and promotes easy access to news and sports. On Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Dream, Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze, the Internet cafe has been scrapped in lieu of "FunHub" terminals. The stations are spread out over the ships' main public areas on Decks 3, 4 and 5 and provide free access to a ship-specific information portal, as well as regular for-fee Web browsing.

 

Fees: Internet access at the cyber cafe or on personal laptops costs 75 cents per minute. Alternatively, minutes can be bought in blocks: 480 minutes for $159; 240 minutes for $89; 120 minutes for $59; 45 minutes for $29. There is also a one-time activation fee of $3.95. A limited number of laptops is available for rent on all Carnival ships for a fee ($9 to $10 a day); they're complimentary with the purchase of an Internet package.

 

Cell Phones: Carnival passengers can use their phones fleetwide to make calls, text and surf the Web using data or Wi-Fi; roaming charges from cell phone carriers apply.

 

Celebrity Cruises

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: Most ships in the fleet offer Wi-Fi connectivity throughout, with the exception of Celebrity Century and Celebrity Xpedition, which offer Wi-Fi in public areas. All ships have 24-hour Internet cafes. Eclipse, Millennium, Solstice, Silhouette, Summit and Infinity also have iLounges with workstations and classes featuring the latest Apple products.

 

Fees: There is a flat Internet rate of 75 cents per minute or package rates of 38 minutes for $24.95; 90 minutes for $49.95; 208 minutes for $99.95 and 555 minutes for $199.95. The truly wired may want to book the "Involved" plan: 1,666 minutes for $399.95. The same rates apply to wireless hotspots on all ships, as well as to in-cabin Internet access.

 

Cell Phones: Passengers on all Celebrity ships can use their GSM or CDMA mobile phones onboard. Roaming charges will apply.

 

Costa Cruise Lines

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: All ships have Internet cafes. Wi-Fi onboard works on all devices and is available throughout the ship.*

 

Fees: A one-hour package will set you back €30 and three hours costs €48, plus a basic €3 connection fee; the packages can only be booked on the ships. Look for promotions, which vary ship to ship and may include "buy one, get one half price" on packages and discounted rates.

 

Cell Phones:Calls are only possible when the ship is in dock.

 

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Crystal Cruises

 

Internet and Wi-Fi:Passengers on*Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony*can surf the Internet at the Computer University @ Sea, equipped with 40 workstations on each ship. Wireless access is available throughout the ship. Laptops can be rented onboard, and Technology Concierges are always on hand to help people with using computers or setting up their mobile devices. High-bandwidth applications like Skype, iChat, FaceTime and other similar services are not supported on Crystal ships.

 

Fees: Crystal offers five plans, ranging from 74 cents per minute "Pay as You Go" to $300 for 25 hours of access. Stateroom connection requires a special configuration of one's personal laptop at no charge. Renting a laptop is $5 per day.*

 

Cell Phones: Access is available for phones and other mobile devices (provided by Wireless Maritime Services). Devices must be activated for international calling. Roaming fees apply and are set by your phone service provider.

 

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Cunard Line

 

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: Queen Elizabeth has a combined Internet Center and an iStudy seminar room, where computers are available for passenger use, as well as an additional eight computers in the library. Queen Mary has an Internet Center and a separate iStudy, both located in the Connexions Cafe, which provides tea and coffee in addition to computer stations and classes. By the end of 2015, Queen Victoria's Internet facilities will include a combined Internet Center and iStudy, as well as additional computers in the library. Wi-Fi onboard works on all devices and is available throughout the ship, but can be patchy and very slow.*

 

Fees: Internet access will run you 75 cents per minute, unless you buy a package: 120 minutes for $47.95; 240 minutes for $89.95 or 480 minutes for $167.95. (These bring the price down to about $0.30 to $0.40 per minute.)

 

Cell Phones: GSM roaming service is available across the fleet.

 

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Disney Cruise Line

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: Both Disney Magic and Disney Wonder have Internet Cafes (located in the Promenade Lounges), each with computer stations that provide email service and Web connectivity. On Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream, passengers can rent a laptop at the Cove Cafe for an additional charge. On all ships, computers are available in the teen club, Vibe. Wireless high-speed Internet is available for passengers bringing their own wireless-ready laptops or other electronic devices, with many hotspots set up in a variety of public areas.

 

Fees: Internet packages are based on the amount of megabytes used. Passengers can choose to pay as they go ($0.25 per MB) or choose from one of following three packages: The small package includes 100 MB for $19 ($0.19 per MB) and is ideal for occasional use, like checking email; the medium package offers 300 MB for $39 ($0.13 per MB) and is geared toward moderate users, like those who wish to upload images to social media; the large package covers most Internet needs, providing 1,000 MB for $89 ($0.09 per MB).

 

Cell Phones: Cell phone usage is available on all four ships, though it's limited to staterooms. If your carrier supports GPRS data service, you may use compatible Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) to check email and surf the Web on your phone. When the ship is in port, the service is off, and passengers can connect to local roaming networks.

 

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: Passengers can keep in touch via the Internet Room onboard. Wi-Fi service is available in hotspots, such as in the reception area and the library, on all four ships in the fleet. Passengers can go to the reception desk and purchase tokens with special codes to type into a laptop or mobile device when prompted. Internet access is also available at computer centers on all four ships.*

 

Fees: These are among the least expensive rates in the industry: wireless access is £5 for 25 minutes; £10 for 55 minutes; £25 for 145 minutes and £50 for 300 minutes. Charges are billed to your onboard cruise ship account.

 

Cell Phones: All ships in the Fred. Olsen fleet are cell phone friendly (service provided by Maritime Communications Partners). Phones must be activated for international calling with the passenger's home provider, but otherwise no special codes or software are needed. Roaming fees apply.

 

Hurtigruten

Internet and Wi-Fi: Passengers onboard the line's expedition vessel MS Fram, as well as the 11 ships that do the Norwegian coastal voyages, can access the Internet in a small Internet cafe or via their own Wi-Fi enabled laptop or other mobile device. Internet service on Hurtigruten ships can be painfully slow, especially as the ships sail toward more remote areas.

 

Fees: There is no charge for Wi-Fi on the ships that do the Norwegian coastal voyages, but passengers on MS Fram do have to pay. Prices, charged in Norwegian kroner, are: 30 minutes for 40 kroner; 60 minutes for 60 kroner and six hours for 200 kroner.*******************************************************

 

Cell Phones: Passengers may use their cell phones, though roaming charges from their phone service providers will be charged. Cell phone service is spotty, especially the farther north the ship sails.

 

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Holland America

 

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: All Holland America have Internet cafes. The line's Explorations Cafe, powered by the New York Times, is a cozy, coffee house-style area where passengers can either use the computers provided or a wireless Internet device. High-speed terminals are scattered around the library and handily adjacent to a coffee bar. Wireless access is also available there, as it is in most public areas and all cabins.

 

Fees: After an initial activation fee of $3.95, the charge for Internet access -- either via Wi-Fi or at an Internet cafe -- ranges from a flat rate of 75 cents per minute to package rates of 100 minutes for $55 and 250 minutes for $100.

 

Cell Phones: All ships in the Holland America fleet are cell phone friendly, and thanks to an agreement with Wireless Maritime Service, passengers can make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, and access emails and surf the Web with their phones. Phones must be activated for international calling with the passenger's home provider, but no special codes or software are needed. Roaming fees apply.

 

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MSC Cruises

 

Internet and Wi-Fi: Internet service is available at computers in Internet cafes on all MSC ships. Wi-Fi is available in all cabins and common areas.

 

Fees: Internet prices vary by ship location. On cruises in the Caribbean, the cost for Internet is $29.90 for 60 minutes; $44.90 for 100 minutes; $99.90 for 300 minutes; $149.90 for 480 minutes and $299.90 for 24 hours. On ships sailing in the Mediterranean or Northern Europe, prices are 12 euros ($16.34) for 60 minutes; 19 euros ($25.88) for 100 minutes; 45 euros ($61.29) for 300 minutes; 59 euros ($80.35) for 480 minutes and 145 euros ($197.48) for 1,440 minutes. Laptops are available for rent on Fantasia-class vessels.

[oreosmile]

The prices help you successfully unplug while on vacation :cool:

[AmoMondo]

The prices help you successfully unplug while on vacation :cool:

 

Indeed they do and you must remember to log off the MDC browser too or those minutes still keep ticking away even if you aren't doing anything.

 

It also encourages me to type stuff up offline and then briefly connect to copy over and post or send. Never do that at home, just type away online all the time.

Edited December 12, 2014 by AmoMondo

[Satincruz]

Who can tell me the prices for internet in the cabin on board msc Divina. We go januar 17 from Miami.

Thanks, Jan from the Netherlands

 

 

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If you need only very little internet time, MSC Divina also sells you 10 minute increments for $6US.

 

Also--you can find free or cheap wi-fi in most of the Caribbean ports. There is no wi-fi at all on Great Stirrup Cay, though.

[hkto]

Most business in ports offer wifi internet as long as one spends some money there. Prices become more attractive further away from the dock. In St.Martin telecom shop in port area charges $3 for 15 min. In downtown Philipsburg (15-20 walk) same $3 buys couple of beers + non timed wifi.

[JohnLocke2012]

Internet and Wi-Fi: Internet service is available at computers in Internet cafes on all MSC ships. Wi-Fi is available in all cabins and common areas.

 

Fees: Internet prices vary by ship location. On cruises in the Caribbean, the cost for Internet is $29.90 for 60 minutes; $44.90 for 100 minutes; $99.90 for 300 minutes; $149.90 for 480 minutes and $299.90 for 24 hours. On ships sailing in the Mediterranean or Northern Europe, prices are 12 euros ($16.34) for 60 minutes; 19 euros ($25.88) for 100 minutes; 45 euros ($61.29) for 300 minutes; 59 euros ($80.35) for 480 minutes and 145 euros ($197.48) for 1,440 minutes. Laptops are available for rent on Fantasia-class vessels.

 

 

We used the internet one night on the Divina in the cafe. It was $6.75 or so for 11 minutes.