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    Speed of Internet on Royal Caribbean ships

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    Recently off the Navigator last few weeks. We signed up for one device unlimited internet and we are pleased with performance. I work with Internet at home and I am aware of what decent wifi speed is. The ship is by far not the same, but it is acceptable. You will notice faster speeds in the morning and late venting which is logical as more people are using it during the day.

     

    Other points:

     

    1. You will find spots on the ship with faster performance such as around Guest Services and some bars.

     

    2. Surprised that we were even able to connect while in our inside cabin at times. Not better performance there, but we connected.

     

    3. Performance of course not great for streaming services like Video Chats or streaming movies for sure, but basic browsing of websites, emails and such are OK.

     

    thanks for the detailed reply. They have an offer that you can do a second device for half price but do you think it would be worth that or just use one device as a hot spot for another? Only problem with that is you have to be in the same place as your travelling companion.

    Speed of Internet on Royal Caribbean ships

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Hi there.

     

    from what I have read the new Quantum class ships will have the fastest internet with their own satellite dish.

     

    I am going on Voyager of the Seas here in Australia on a cruise on the 18th of November, that is next month. I know it has been refurbished but does anyone know if it has faster internet or the same old internet that is familiar to cruising?

     

    The cost at $200 for internet for a 10 day cruise is ridiculously high and if this is for bad service that would really annoy me. You would think with the amount we pay for a cruise it would be complimentary, especially when it is as bad as dial up speed.

    Celebrity Solstice top end Australia new Documentary

    in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers

    Posted

    Thanks for posting we were on that cruise so it is nice to look back on the trip thanks again

     

    No worries Chester32, the clip also bought a lot of memories back to me of the ship, we did an around NZ trip a couple of years ago. Its funny how a sound can bring back memories, hearing that chime when you put your card in the machine to go out for excursions took me back there.

     

    I did love the ship luxury wise but am going on the Voyager next for a bit more fun vibe. I enjoyed the fun aspect of the slide when we went on the Spirit, the only aspect I think missing on the Solstice.

    Better cruise?

    in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers

    Posted

    Went on solstice on the 12 night cruise around New Zealand and the ship itself is hard to fault, one of the newest nicest ships ive ever been on, great shows, beautiful indoor pool.. Only fault would be if you have children the voyager may be a little more fun for them since solstice is more a seniors ship. We actually passed the voyager, we heard it had to skip going to 2 ports that we went to both due to winds, not sure if solstice is better equipped? Thise stops were milford sound and wellington. Our milford sound cruising was stunning, we had crystal clear weather, which is quite rare for the sounds..

    Timing specials are released??

    in Solo Cruisers

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    Im coming from Australia to holiday in the US from mid August to mid September and was wondering how long before a cruise cruise companies usually announce their specials? 6 months? 3 months? 1 month?? or does it depend on circumstances of demand etc?

     

    I was thinking to go on allure or Oasis as a solo traveller just so I can say I have been on the biggest ship in the world and also because it looks fun and stops at St Maarten so I can visit Maho beach where the planes fly in low.

     

    From what Ive seen Oasis and Allure seem to be the most expensive but not sure if they have specials?

    Rhapsody in Newcastle...

    in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers

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    She's both big and beautiful, but unfortunately Newcastle Port doesn't allow you get up close and personal. We had to be satisfied with looking from a cafe on the other side of the harbour, since we weren't able to get to town early enough to see her arrive.

    But it was certainly enough to whet the appetite! :-)

     

    Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app

     

    If you think she's big you may fall over seeing voyager or Oasis

    Live from RCI Radiance of the Seas Qld cruise

    in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers

    Posted

    I work in Newcastle and enjoyed seeing the Radiance in port for the day. Pity it was such a cold breeze that day and surf was whipped up. I heard a lot of American/ Canadian accents. ONe thing I chuckled about was I overheard an older black american couple chatting and she was going on about a shopping experience in Newcastle where she must have tried to pay in American dollars, saying "well she said to me this is AWWWWWWstralia we have australian money here, and I said to her well we are on an American Ship!!!"

     

    Hilarious lol

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