ocav Posted January 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Which cruises so far have had the free internet? Hoping for it on my 2nd Feb 11night, I'm guessing it is something to try and get people talking about the ship online more than because of certain circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted January 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2015 If it is free... how fast do you want it to be? Free hotel wifi is too slow for me... I find it easier to reach for my cellphone as a hotspot. My fav internet available cruise is on the Disney Wonder..... 24Mbps at $89 for one gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted January 20, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted January 20, 2015 If it is free... how fast do you want it to be? Free hotel wifi is too slow for me... I find it easier to reach for my cellphone as a hotspot. My fav internet available cruise is on the Disney Wonder..... 24Mbps at $89 for one gig. For basic social media, quick check of here and for the "always on" so I can use iMessage on my phone, so really 24Mbps is a little overkill, however that price is decent. If it's free you can't really complain if it's slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crayon78 Posted January 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Which cruises so far have had the free internet? We didn't have it back on Dec 1 (11 night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted January 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) So far the 12/27 and 1/11 cruise have had "free" internet. Sure would have been nice on the 11/23 and/or 12/1 cruises. Edited January 21, 2015 by suzyluvs2cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmacats Posted January 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2015 So far the 12/27 and 1/11 cruise have had "free" internet. Sure would have been nice on the 11/23 and/or 12/1 cruises. Jan 3, also. We had it for that whole cruise. (I thought I heard the 12/27 cruise only had it free for part of the trip, but I'm not sure - maybe someone who was on it can confirm.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted January 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2015 We have sailed Quantum at November 2 TA maiden voyage where all got a full refund for their internet package and for January 11 where the free internet was announced at the muster drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted January 21, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Jan 3, also. We had it for that whole cruise. (I thought I heard the 12/27 cruise only had it free for part of the trip, but I'm not sure - maybe someone who was on it can confirm.) Oops! Forgot the Jan 3 cruise.... :o Edited January 21, 2015 by suzyluvs2cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmacats Posted January 21, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Oops! Forgot the Jan 3 cruise.... :o It's ok. We're forgettable. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted January 21, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted January 21, 2015 So far the 12/27 and 1/11 cruise have had "free" internet. Sure would have been nice on the 11/23 and/or 12/1 cruises. All fingers crossed then for both of them, hopefully its a Quantum Inaugural season perk that's been added along with the free Devinly Decadence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted January 21, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 21, 2015 All fingers crossed then for both of them, hopefully its a Quantum Inaugural season perk that's been added along with the free Devinly Decadence It would have been a great Inaugural Seas perk but wasn't for the 11/23, 12/1 and 12/12 and 12/27 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted January 21, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It would have been a great Inaugural Seas perk but wasn't for the 11/23, 12/1 and 12/12 and 12/27 cruises. I guess it's a promotional tool really, they've bragged up the super fast internet but most won't experience it, but by giving it free, people might talk about the ship while onboard/upload photos etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toad455 Posted January 22, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2015 is this just the free WiFi or are the computers in the internet cafe free, too?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdude Posted January 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I guess it's a promotional tool really, they've bragged up the super fast internet but most won't experience it, but by giving it free, people might talk about the ship while onboard/upload photos etc Yes, I think that is precisely why we are seeing so many positive posts from people on the last and current cruises. People are posting reviews and many photos that were simply not possible before Quantum. I am with you Ollie, only your own experience really matters when it comes to a cruise line or a ship. Given that over 4,000 people have cruised on Quantum each cruise and that Quantum has only completed approximately ten cruises, the number of negative reviews seems extremely small. Here is to a great experience on 2/2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted January 22, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Yes, I think that is precisely why we are seeing so many positive posts from people on the last and current cruises. People are posting reviews and many photos that were simply not possible before Quantum. I am with you Ollie, only your own experience really matters when it comes to a cruise line or a ship. Given that over 4,000 people have cruised on Quantum each cruise and that Quantum has only completed approximately ten cruises, the number of negative reviews seems extremely small. Here is to a great experience on 2/2! It was pointed out in Roll Call that the negative reviews actually count for 0.9% of all the passengers who have cruises Quantum so far, but you are right, people who hated it were quick to get internet and talk about it, the free internet is allowing those who wouldn't normally be able to express their opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 23, 2015 It was pointed out in Roll Call that the negative reviews actually count for 0.9% of all the passengers who have cruises Quantum so far, but you are right, people who hated it were quick to get internet and talk about it, the free internet is allowing those who wouldn't normally be able to express their opinions Ollie, people who have boarded today are reporting: NO free wifi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted January 23, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ollie, people who have boarded today are reporting: NO free wifi. Well... That was short lived. The one thing that I am surprised by is how it's one of their big brags yet they are charging so much for it. It would have been really good to have the Inaugural season at free/significant discount to allow people to a) spread the word, b) test them on their claims. Didn't it only become free on previous cruises after Muster? Has that happened yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted January 23, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Just saw this posted by Radio....on his "live from Quantum thread" http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=45359525#post45359525 Ken Rush, our Cruise director has suggested that for this Cruise we will have free unlimited Wi-Fi . . . I am on Deck 8, and I could hear the cheers coming from the Pool deck on Deck 14 ! Edited January 23, 2015 by suzyluvs2cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted January 23, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Just saw this posted by Radio....on his "live from Quantum thread" http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=45359525#post45359525 Ken Rush, our Cruise director has suggested that for this Cruise we will have free unlimited Wi-Fi . . . I am on Deck 8, and I could hear the cheers coming from the Pool deck on Deck 14 ! This is fantastic news, boarding as he leaves so all fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted January 23, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes. Think it was a change from when we first boarded. DL concierge told me no free wifi. Maybe because we are heading into the storm and will miss San Juan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes, "about face". Free wifi! They probably saw Mark/Radio, and said, "What the heck. Give 'em all free wifi." ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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