ddlb Posted July 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Netflix on a Cruise I like to watch a tv program/movie now and then on a cruise when I need a break from all the festivities or just to unwind before bedtime. I have not been impressed with the TV programs/movies available but do enjoy many of the helpful features Carnival provides via TV. If you have a Netflix account and an iPad/iPhone or computer with Win 10 you can download (at home) using your wifi some programs that will be available when you cruise (some must be viewed within 48 hours or up to a month). I am also told there is no limit (except for your memory limits) but I think 2 or 3 will suffice for me. You do have to install an app first. You will not be using the internet but you must be signed in to your account. As long as you haven't logged off your account you are good to go. I asked that question. Has anyone done this? Again - I do this to unwind - believe me I will get my monies worth doing everything I want to on my upcoming cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrwi Posted July 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I haven't done it on board, but have done it on Amtrak - and not using the on-board wifi. We downloaded a few hours of shows and it worked like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattBenatar Posted July 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Unplug you will enjoy it more. But that is a great suggestion for those who are addicted. My enjoyment is sitting on my balcony rain or shine watching the ocean 24/7. Beats Netflix and day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted July 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2017 It should work. Test it at home, sign in and download some shows, put it on airplane mode and see if you can view them without a connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJporkroll Posted July 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 24, 2017 You can DL off Netflix. Better off. CCL wifi- is not meant for streaming. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmama3 Posted July 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I've done this on my iPad for my little guy for car rides. Worked great. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloafsfan Posted July 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yes. Before my cruises in February I downloaded the Santa Clarita Diet (hilarious btw) and watched it while we were at sea with no issues and no Internet. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted July 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I just watched a YouTube video, recorded on the Magic this Spring, that included the passengers reviewing they're premium internet service. They relayed that video streaming rarely worked. Fwiw. This message may have been entered using voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted July 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Unplug you will enjoy it more. But that is a great suggestion for those who are addicted. My enjoyment is sitting on my balcony rain or shine watching the ocean 24/7. Beats Netflix and day of the week. :rolleyes: Every internet thread has to have at least one of these posts. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted July 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2017 That's a good idea - pre-download videos to watch on the cruise. I think if you tried to live stream without the prior download it may be a problem. Bandwidth on a cruise ship is limited and expensive. They may even block it, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare coldinerie Posted July 25, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I did just that in June of 2017. I was in need of entertainment on a plane from Europe, worked like a charm. Downloaded in Paris and laughed the enter way home watching Kimmy Smitt! I understand that Netflix just started allowing downloads in late May, great timing on my part. I still need to finish ONB, so my pending cruise will be a binge fest, sometime during the 7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevv Posted July 25, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I have Amazon Prime and do this for when I am in places where I cannot get wi-fi... like car trips. Just finished the series Suits this way, planning on picking up another series soon. I think there is a limit of number of programs .. 15 or so at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted July 25, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I download Netflix movies to my iPad, you can watch them where'ver you wish once they are downloaded (obviously do this before leaving home) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted July 25, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 25, 2017 My husband does that before his business trips. He really likes it, as he has something on his ipad that he knows he will like & can watch on the flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddlb Posted July 25, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted July 25, 2017 :rolleyes: Every internet thread has to have at least one of these posts. YES! I'm the OP and I wondered how many posts were going to tell me to uplug in spite of me explaining very thoroughly how much I as going to enjoy my cruise and simply asking if anyone else had tried Netflix on the cruise. That's one of the reasons I didn't even mention I was going to get the Value wifi pkg too but not for streaming! Thanks for responding! On the other hand once I responded to a Cheers thread with "Ask your doctor if the Cheers pkg is right for you" and boy did I get it. What goes around comes around I guess:halo: 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted July 25, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Even the most expensive internet plan doesn't allow for streaming (and it was spotty anyway for skype calls depending on where we were), so the only thing is to pre download what you want and then watch it without internet needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted July 27, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Unplug you will enjoy it more. But that is a great suggestion for those who are addicted. My enjoyment is sitting on my balcony rain or shine watching the ocean 24/7. Beats Netflix and day of the week. You might enjoy it more but others enjoy being able to watch netflix I much rather sit back and watch a movie I have not been able to see since i been so busy working and going to school and raising a family than sitting on a balcony - I can't stand sitting on a balcony To the OP I always download a few movies to my ipad to enjoy during my downtime on the boat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted July 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Iknow Netflix has downloads, didn't know Amazon had a download service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted July 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Iknow Netflix has downloads, didn't know Amazon had a download service You can download any movie you own and then if you have prime you have the option to download some of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted July 27, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 27, 2017 but, Netflix actually has a download service, not sure if amazon has the same service. How do you download a movie? and... isn't it illegal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted July 27, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 27, 2017 but, Netflix actually has a download service, not sure if amazon has the same service. How do you download a movie? and... isn't it illegal? It's not illegal unless your stealing the movie For Amazon - If you have the Amazon Prime Video app you are able to download either movies you own or some prime shows will let you download - It only downloads it to the prime video app which is where you would watch it at - its not like you can download it to your computer and burn it to a DVD The little play button allows you to stream it or you press the down area to download it and then there is a section to watch videos from on the app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTravelista Posted July 27, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I wonder which cruise line will be first to have Netflix, Hulu, YouTube etc streaming on their tvs. Hotels are already doing it. I would love access to Netflix on a smart tv in my room. I watch TV before I fall asleep, while I'm getting dressed, and sometimes just to relax. I'd love this addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster11 Posted July 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Netflix on a Cruise I like to watch a tv program/movie now and then on a cruise when I need a break from all the festivities or just to unwind before bedtime. I have not been impressed with the TV programs/movies available but do enjoy many of the helpful features Carnival provides via TV. If you have a Netflix account and an iPad/iPhone or computer with Win 10 you can download (at home) using your wifi some programs that will be available when you cruise (some must be viewed within 48 hours or up to a month). I am also told there is no limit (except for your memory limits) but I think 2 or 3 will suffice for me. You do have to install an app first. You will not be using the internet but you must be signed in to your account. As long as you haven't logged off your account you are good to go. I asked that question. Has anyone done this? Again - I do this to unwind - believe me I will get my monies worth doing everything I want to on my upcoming cruise! Yes, I do this all the time either for plane trips or cruises and it works great. Not all movies are available though, usually the older ones are available for download but it's still a good selection. Lots of TV shows as well. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyyyy Posted July 27, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I wonder which cruise line will be first to have Netflix, Hulu, YouTube etc streaming on their tvs. Hotels are already doing it. Whichever cruise line is the first to tether an 800 mi-cable off the back of the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted July 27, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Whichever cruise line is the first to tether an 800 mi-cable off the back of the ship. Royal Caribbean already offers a stream plan that works with Netflix and no need for an 800 mile cable. They actually advertise that you can watch Netflix right on the Voom page. So no need to wait and see who is first, it already exists on the entire Royal fleet. So yes, OP, you can use Netflix on a ship, and if that's something very important to you - then consider Royal Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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