Eurodam Internet Fees

[JudeeJim]

I read somewhere on Cruise Critic that the Eurodam was trying out a different fee for the use of the internet. Someone said it was a trial to reduce the cost. When I called Customer Service for HAL the lady said this is not the case and there is no change in the charge. She also said not to believe everything I read on Cruise Critic. Is there anyone out there who can clear this up for me?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Judee

[Mjjpower]

I read somewhere on Cruise Critic that the Eurodam was trying out a different fee for the use of the internet. Someone said it was a trial to reduce the cost. When I called Customer Service for HAL the lady said this is not the case and there is no change in the charge. She also said not to believe everything I read on Cruise Critic. Is there anyone out there who can clear this up for me?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Judee

I sailed last week and paid $19.99 for 100 minutes. That is certainly a much less expensive plan than the last time I cruised. I think her response is funny...but I can attest to the fact that the new rates were still in effect as of last week!

[boze9999]

I keep hoping for a "reasonable" option that includes unlimited internet. If I could get that - I would cruise forever!!!!!

[pms4104]

I keep hoping for a "reasonable" option that includes unlimited internet. If I could get that - I would cruise forever!!!!!

If you book a full suite on Princess, your unlimited internet wish will come true.

[Krazy Kruizers]

People have asked that once they get to be 4 star Mariners -- they should get free Internet.

 

I was told once -- about a year ago -- that will never happen on HAL as they have too many 4 star Mariners.

[cruisingxpert]

Are they only offering this on the Eurodam?

 

CJ

[jtl513]

Are they only offering this on the Eurodam?

So far. It appears to be a test. As the OP said: "... was trying out a different fee for the use of the internet. Someone said it was a trial ..."

[quanta88]

Yup, only the Eurodam currently (as of March 2012) has a faster, cheaper Internet access. At least in the Explorer, it no longer describes it as "experimental" so it may be here to stay.

 

(I scanned all the Explorers but I really have to sort out all my pictures and review for all you guys...)

 

It is $19 for 100 minutes and $33 for 250 minutes. That is less than half the price of the old Internet, and roughly 3-4 times faster. It will still remind you of high speed Internet circa 2001. However, the price now makes you think "Hmmm, kinda steep and doable" rather than "ARE YOU INSANE?!" I even noticed one fellow using it to play Facebook Scrabble in the Explorer's Cafe.

 

I think the $4 setup fee still applies. The "free minutes" signup bonuses on the first day are still offered. There was a "30 minutes for $10" promotion on the last day.

[TheDarkestBlue]

Yup, only the Eurodam currently (as of March 2012) has a faster, cheaper Internet access. At least in the Explorer, it no longer describes it as "experimental" so it may be here to stay.

 

(I scanned all the Explorers but I really have to sort out all my pictures and review for all you guys...)

 

It is $19 for 100 minutes and $33 for 250 minutes. That is less than half the price of the old Internet, and roughly 3-4 times faster. It will still remind you of high speed Internet circa 2001. However, the price now makes you think "Hmmm, kinda steep and doable" rather than "ARE YOU INSANE?!" I even noticed one fellow using it to play Facebook Scrabble in the Explorer's Cafe.

 

I think the $4 setup fee still applies. The "free minutes" signup bonuses on the first day are still offered. There was a "30 minutes for $10" promotion on the last day.

 

Thanks, great news, will be on her next month :)

 

Would love to see your Explorers! Especially a sea day... ;)