WiFi While cruising through the Panama Canal?

[jack17737]

Is it possible to pick up shore WiFi while on a cruise ship passing through the Panama Canal?  I've been able to pick up shore WiFi while on river cruises.

[Turtles06]

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[Essiesmom]

No, you will not be able to pick up shore wifi while on the transit.  The only service available to you will be the ship's cell tower.  EM

[Lou33]

Perhaps the OP had meant to ask about cell phone service?  Wifi has a very limited range, usually 100 ft.  So I can't imagine getting WiFi on a river cruise because the ship is moving.  But you should be able to get cell phone service from the shore while in the canal.  But I wonder if the ship leaves their cell service turned on, that may override any cell signal from the shore.

Edited May 3, 2019 by Lou33

[cb at sea]

The canal is an industrial area...any signals will be locked.  You will need to use the ship's wi-fi while on the transit.