JudeeJim Posted April 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjjpower Posted April 10, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 10, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boze9999 Posted April 10, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I keep hoping for a "reasonable" option that includes unlimited internet. If I could get that - I would cruise forever!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted April 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 10, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 10, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 10, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted April 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Are they only offering this on the Eurodam? CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted April 10, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 10, 2012 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 ..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quanta88 Posted April 10, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 10, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkestBlue Posted April 10, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2012 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... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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