SJay Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 I know you can buy VOOM wifi packages, but is this just if you want high-speed/reliable wifi? I only want to get updates on the Royal Caribbean app and make/modify bookings etc, nothing more. Is there free basic wifi to do this without buying VOOM? It seems a shame to waste money on wifi when I'm more than happy to disconnect while I'm on holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassMan Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 You can still connect to the ship Wifi and use the Royal Caribbean App. This lets you make your bookings and includes a basic chat feature to keep in touch with other people on the ship. RCIfan1912 and tingtang 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJay Posted February 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, JazzBassMan said: You can still connect to the ship Wifi and use the Royal Caribbean App. This lets you make your bookings and includes a basic chat feature to keep in touch with other people on the ship. @JazzBassMan Just checking, this is free, yes? If so, wonderful! tingtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassMan Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Yup 100% free. When you connect it will take you to a web page and ask if you want to use VOOM or just connect and use the app. Select the option for using the app and you'll be good to go. RCIfan1912, teddy, tingtang and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, SJay said: @JazzBassMan Just checking, this is free, yes? If so, wonderful! Yes..the ship wifi is free which basically allows you to use the app and chat features. If you want anything else, like websites or social media...you'd need to get an internet package. SJay, teddy and RCIfan1912 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Yes. App (and everything within) access is free using shipboard guest WiFi as is the messaging that is in the app. SJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, teddy said: Yes. App (and everything within) access is free using shipboard guest WiFi as is the messaging that is in the app. I’m too slow I guess. FireFishII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJay Posted February 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 37 minutes ago, teddy said: I’m too slow I guess. @teddy I still appreciate the reply! Everyone has been so helpful on this forum for this cruise newbie WAAAYTOOO, KristiZ and teddy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 You can also use royalcaribbean.com (and probably Celebrity's website too) while on the free WiFi. They are happy to let you research additional cruises while on the ships. But anywhere else on the internet needs a paid WiFi package. SJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 We don't buy the WiFi...Of course, as Diamond Plus Crown and Anchor, my wife and I get two free days each--so, on a 7 night cruise, we just take the option on different days and share the login... BUT, this is the plan of attack for the days we are not getting free WiFi: First, we take the free WiFi on any "at sea days". When we are in port, we have always been able to find free WiFi somewhere in port--usually available in the port terminals--so, before getting back on the ship, we find a seat and log onto that...and go through all of our emails and any websites we need to check out. Also, I often find free WiFi hotspots in and around whatever port we are in--often just in the city center...more often in any restaurant where we stop for lunch...We've just learned to ask the waiter if they have Wifi...Before we got the two free days each, we did this even more often. SJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 WiFi is not the same as internet. You can have WiFi without having internet access. Connecting to the ship's WiFi does not cost anything. This much is free. If you want internet access while connected to the ship WiFi then you need a paid Voom plan. tingtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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