WiFi or Internet on Sky

[dixielandings]

We are sailing in 2 weeks and leaving our 2yo DD with her devoted grandparents (if I make it through this trip without breaking down in a heap of maternal emotion at least once, it will be a miracle). ANYWAY, we want to be able to Skype or FaceTime while we're gone. Is there WiFi on board? Or will be stuck with paying through the nose for I'net access?

 

Thanks...

[computerworks]

We are sailing in 2 weeks and leaving our 2yo DD with her devoted grandparents (if I make it through this trip without breaking down in a heap of maternal emotion at least once, it will be a miracle). ANYWAY, we want to be able to Skype or FaceTime while we're gone. Is there WiFi on board? Or will be stuck with paying through the nose for I'net access?

 

Thanks...

 

WiFi IS Internet access. ;)

 

Wait for a port with a Cafe with free access. Skype/FT will be troublesome on the ship.

[dixielandings]

Duh. You know what I mean - wired vs. connecting anywhere! :p

 

So - does anyone know if there's an Internet cafe in Nassau?

[limeyalchemist]

Post that question in the Bahamas forum and Scubbagirl from Nassau will let you know.

[computerworks]

Duh. You know what I mean - wired vs. connecting anywhere! :p

 

Yes, I knew what you meant... ;)

 

but...they both cost the same onboard.

[VideoTech]

Here's NCL's web page listing the costs of internet access:

 

http://www2.ncl.com/about/staying-connected-sea-internet-access

 

There have been reports that Skype is blocked on the ships due to it's high bandwidth usage. Some have reported being able to Skype if they first use a VPN connection to their home or office server.

 

Even if you do connect, you will be using a very slow connection and will probably not be happy with the results.

[garycarla]

... Is there WiFi on board? Or will be stuck with paying through the nose for I'net access?...

 

Wifi, wired, your pc, their pc, your Ipad - the cost will be the same for all of them (through the nose).