Is there computers on board??

[chrismelissa]

Good afternoon all, Do they have computers on board the ship that we can use to check emails or the internet, or do i need to bring my own

[Ampurp85]

They will have a few but you will need an internet package to do so. 

[Matt]

If you have any phone made in the last 5 years, it probably works better than Royal’s free computers

[smokeybandit]

35 minutes ago, Matt said:

It probably works better than Royal’s free computers

Which probably weren't made in the last 5 years

[Pattycruise]

5 hours ago, chrismelissa said:

Good afternoon all, Do they have computers on board the ship that we can use to check emails or the internet, or do i need to bring my own

There is no computer onboard that is free service.  You need the internet package to use a computer, if you can find them or if it was your own. You could buy a 24 hour pass  but it’s about $29.  The older ships seem to have a “business” center, on Anthem there was a computer in the library. I’m not sure where the computers are on the Oasis class. 
if you have a cellphone provider and service at the ports perhaps your phone can be a hotspot for your laptop if you can’t get what you need off of your phone. 

[Linda R]

I have seen computers in Diamond Lounge.  But not sure if there is a charge.

[Pattycruise]

35 minutes ago, Linda R said:

I have seen computers in Diamond Lounge.  But not sure if there is a charge.

The only Diamond lounge I’ve seen 2 computers was on Oasis.  You needed the internet package to use them.

I will say sometimes you might luck out and someone has left themselves logged in on the computers. 

[twangster]

In some cases the guest computer areas are being removed when a ship is being serviced during the 5 year shipyard visits.  Some new ships are being built with them.  

If you need a computer during your cruise you should consider bringing one.   

[WAAAYTOOO]

While not free (you needed an internet package to use them), the "public" computers on both Explorer (Deck 9 - Internet Lounge) and Oasis (D Lounge) were very useful.  Particularly on EX, where the internet was abominable....sometimes the only way I could get online was to go to the computer area and use one of their computers.  New ?  No.  Wonky sometimes ?  Yes....but still far superior to online connection.  I was grateful to have access to them...