mtadk Posted January 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We are excited to go on our very first cruise in February. I have a question though- I keep reading about how horrible the internet is on the Marina. We are in a concierge Veranda cabin and I have been told we have an internet account in the cabin. I have children at home and I do want to keep in touch with them. I plan to have both my phone and my ipad with me. Can someone tell me what "horrible internet" means? Will I be able to email them? Or call them? Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The internet is not like at home for me it was not horrible sometimes it is a bit slower but go up near the computer centre & it is better there There are instructions on how to sign up at the computer centre be sure to log off when done though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted January 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 4, 2017 On port days, find a cyber café to use - very cheap usually. Or ask staff who are leaving the ship where they go to connect. As to phoning, if you are out of the country it can be very expensive on your cell phone unless you have an international plan or an international phone. Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Internet is just fine for e mails - very slow for surfing, downloading, Face time, videos, etc. A few tips - compose your e mail offline and then copy and paste when you sign on. Internet is faster very early and late when fewer people are on. If you just want to keep in touch via e mails - you shouldn't have any trouble. Also, as posted above, take advantage of free WIFI in ports and cafes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted January 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I find the internet adequate. Not horrible. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted January 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We are excited to go on our very first cruise in February. I have a question though- I keep reading about how horrible the internet is on the Marina. We are in a concierge Veranda cabin and I have been told we have an internet account in the cabin. I have children at home and I do want to keep in touch with them. I plan to have both my phone and my ipad with me. Can someone tell me what "horrible internet" means? Will I be able to email them? Or call them? Thank you so much! Welcome to CruiseCritic and Oceania. Come over to our Roll Call for these cruise. My husband and I are on the same cruise. The RC is currently 8 pages. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2374941 If you have free Internet with Concierge Class, which I think you do, you do not need to worry about the net being slow. It's those that pay by the minute that have to worry. For cell phone users, especially iPhone and Verizon users, read these post and links: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203032 https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/wifi-calling-faqs/#cost http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2387167&page=2 iPad users you can send iMessages to other Apple devices that are faster than sending email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgg Posted January 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The internet on the Riviera in December was incredibly slow, except for those of us who like to log on after 11:00 pm. Then it was adequate. Just adequate.:( Virtually everyone on the ship had "free" internet. But fear not; you will be able to send and receive email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally_bushy Posted January 5, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Internet is just fine for e mails - very slow for surfing, downloading, Face time, videos, etc.A few tips - compose your e mail offline and then copy and paste when you sign on. Internet is faster very early and late when fewer people are on. If you just want to keep in touch via e mails - you shouldn't have any trouble. Also, as posted above, take advantage of free WIFI in ports and cafes. +1 Cruised South Pacific on Marina in Feb 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chrismch Posted January 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I found that the internet is "faster" in port than at sea. "Faster" as in dial up plans at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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