Shipkicker

aren't you on vacation? the ships have computers to keep in touch.

Speaking for myself, asking a computer nerd/geek (retired IT) to go almost anywhere without his computer is much like asking your wife to go on the cruise and not bring any makeup, hair products, jewelry, etc..:D

Free internet for silver and above means free. Not activation fee for you.

Thanks, thought I would ask as we know how Regent tends in interrupt "FREE", as in free unlimited shore excursions, free airfare, and free luxury hotel, etc...

plus...One-Time Account Activation Fee - $3.95 (Applies to all users on first login only)-- Eric

 

Do you know if the "Activation Fee" applies when one is at the Silver level? Although it's my first Regent cruise, it is more than 21 nights.

Good advice from Wendy. I (personally) would NOT use any shared/public device to perform any secure transactions or access any site that requires authentication. I further would not use it for even web-based email. Even following all the advice, if the system has a malicious software (key stroke logger for instance) from a previous user and you access a secure site that requires you to authenticate; your credentials are at extreme risk of being compromised. You should always assume the hardware and access point is NOT SECURE unless it is your equipment and your access point and you know it to be secure. Now, how is that for more information than anyone ever wanted?:D

As a former IT Manager/Info Security Officer for the FEDS (now retired), I have to add the issue of information security. Just be cognizant if you are going to process sensitive information (medical information, banking information, credit card accounts, etc.).

 

On our Amazon cruise later this month, I understand they will provide an iPad in our Penthouse Suite. I may play with it a bit, but I will use my own netbook for anything that may be sensitive (including email).