laurabelle1317 Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 We are sailing on the Independence of the Seas in December. I only see the Voom Surf + Stream. Is there still just a Voom Surf at the cheaper price without streaming? I thought I had seen it but now all I see is the one with streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 The answer appears to "kinda." I had purchased surf previously. If I look in my previous orders, I see the order. If I click on the item, I find it. However, if I go through the internet link, only surf and stream is available. On most of my sailings, surf and stream is actually cheaper this weekend. Therefore, I've been canceling surf and buying surf and stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 With everything going Starlink, maybe no need to offer multiple packages CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 The ships that have upgraded seems to only have one option available. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 When I was on Anthem recently, they were both available. However, it did not have the updated internet yet. … Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Surf and Stream is the only package available for Mariner over Christmas, which likely will have Starlink enabled by then (if it isn't already) WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL8SWPR Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 3 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Surf and Stream is the only package available for Mariner over Christmas, which likely will have Starlink enabled by then (if it isn't already) Same for a 23 Jan sailing. They actually had a Internet/DBP combo for $86 IIRC on a 4 night. DBP alone was $78. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike n Ky Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Rebooked on the Black Friday sale...Surf/Stream was the only available option for all three cruises in 2023. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska mcleods Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Now I'm kinda curious/nervous for those of us that booked basic internet for upcoming cruises. Our cruise is July 2023 on Radiance to Alaska and bought the basic internet for our family of 4. It is still the cheaper price, even with the current sale. Will we be upgraded at our sale date I wonder???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Basic voom still appears as on onboard plan that can be purchased on the ship so it's not like it's been completely eliminated... yet. Prior to late 2019 it was rare to see Surf only in the cruise planner for purchase in advance. While we ultimately don't know why Royal has reverted to old ways and removed Surf as an option to purchase pre-cruise it is plausible to think it is related to the Starlink migration. If that is the case then Royal may be planning to overhaul their Voom portfolio and plans offered. If that is the case no one here has any idea what they have in store for guests yet I wouldn't fear about any existing purchased Surf only plans until they announce their intentions. Alaska ship internet has always been very poor due to technical limitations and challenges with legacy satellite technology in the far North. Many of us are eager to see what Alaska ship internet will be like in Alaska next year now that Starlink has coverage in Alaska for local residents on land. We don't know yet. alaska mcleods 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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