Radiance in Alaska, can I expect the internet to work?

[Bellamariya]

I always get an internet package while cruising, to keep in contact with family and to update my travel blogs.

I know reception may be patchy on an Alaskan cruise. Can anyone tell me of their actual experience?

[steveru621]

Normally I would have purchased the 7 day package, but not on this cruise. I used my free D+ internet minutes and didn't have any problems.

 

The reason not to get the package? Your cell phone will connect with USA land cell towers for a large part of the cruise. If I had photos, I just transferred them to my cell phone. Now that AT&T lets me use my phone as a wireless hot spot it will be that much easier.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[Bellamariya]

Normally I would have purchased the 7 day package, but not on this cruise. I used my free D+ internet minutes and didn't have any problems.

 

The reason not to get the package? Your cell phone will connect with USA land cell towers for a large part of the cruise. If I had photos, I just transferred them to my cell phone. Now that AT&T lets me use my phone as a wireless hot spot it will be that much easier.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

Sadly I don't have a US phone :( As an Australian that lives in Vanuatu, our phones don't even have the option to roam.

Good to know that the ships internet will work :)