jp12687 Posted January 25, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hey So I am on the breeze using the wifi and while the speeds aren't that bad. However it seems that any website accessed through https instead of http don't seem to work. I am on the $99 unlimited "premium" plan and can't get a bunch of websites to load. Every non "s" website seems to work. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on this? The guest services team on board was pretty useless as wifi is "new" Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickCruiser Posted January 25, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2015 That sounds like some sort of filter/security issue. Would think that connecting to FB and other social sites...they would do it through SSL (or Secure Sockets Layer....the geeky stuff that puts the "s" in https). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickCruiser Posted January 25, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2015 While at it....are u trying their new Fun Hub app?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp12687 Posted January 26, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted January 26, 2015 While at it....are u trying their new Fun Hub app?? Yes I am. It's mildy useful as an on hand fun times...however it's not easy to just browse you kinda got to know what you're looking for. The pages load slow. Best feature is viewing S&S card balance. Missing most features that will make it worth while such as: Menus Dinner reservations Spa reservations Booked excursions/booking excursions Pixel photo viewing (dreaming of a better photo system) Oh and also if you buy any of the Internet plans they still want $5 to use the "chat" feature in the app. If you pay $99 for Internet acccess they should include that. Also I fixed my ssl issue by running everything through a VPN. Which luckily I can do however not everyone will have that option and nowhere in any of the info does it say you can't log into a secure site. Big fail from carnival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviendah Posted January 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It's too bad the menus aren't in the Fun Hub app yet. Have you used the chat/group chat feature? This is the functionality I believe our group of 13 will find most useful. The kids may also find the deck maps helpful as well. Great feedback on using VPN for secure site access. Surely they'll get this issue fixed soon as I can't imagine non-geek, non-vpn users will be very happy without https access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamieac Posted January 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 26, 2015 We used the chat feature on the breeze in Dec and found it easy to use and very helpful with communicating with others in our family. Gone are the days of noisy walkie talkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp12687 Posted January 26, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It's too bad the menus aren't in the Fun Hub app yet. Have you used the chat/group chat feature? This is the functionality I believe our group of 13 will find most useful. The kids may also find the deck maps helpful as well. Great feedback on using VPN for secure site access. Surely they'll get this issue fixed soon as I can't imagine non-geek, non-vpn users will be very happy without https access. We did not use that Onship chat. Couldn't justify spending $5 after spending $99 on Internet. When you buy a package they should include chat in case you have friends/family/kids who don't have full internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelate Posted January 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 26, 2015 We did not use that Onship chat. Couldn't justify spending $5 after spending $99 on Internet. When you buy a package they should include chat in case you have friends/family/kids who don't have full internet It is currently free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp12687 Posted January 26, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It is currently free... Nope $5 to activate Screen shot from a few minutes ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelate Posted January 26, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Nope $5 to activate Screen shot from a few minutes ago Since when was this? The last report said it was still beta testing with no confirmed end date. Perhaps your sailing is the first one? Edited January 26, 2015 by Pixelate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp12687 Posted January 26, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Since when was this? The last report said it was still beta testing with no confirmed end date. Perhaps your sailing is the first one? Perhaps. Either way $5 on top of $99 is stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelate Posted January 26, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Perhaps. Either way $5 on top of $99 is stupid Especially when other subsidiaries of Carnival Corporation are offering this service gratis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelate Posted January 26, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Perhaps. Either way $5 on top of $99 is stupid They probably want this completely functional before next week's Blogger's Cruise where everyone onboard in a group of hundreds will be purchasing it to message each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviendah Posted January 26, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I agree they should combine the Fun Hub app with the premium internet package or at least reduce the fee. We won't be purchasing internet however and will only use the app. I'm looking forward to a week of falling off the face of the earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meetmeonthebeach Posted January 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 27, 2015 With this Fun Hub.... are you able to post pictures on Facebook while sailing for the $5.oo fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belkin Posted January 27, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 27, 2015 With this Fun Hub.... are you able to post pictures on Facebook while sailing for the $5.oo fee? No you can't, if you want to do that you need to get the $5 per day or $25 for the cruise social media plan. This plan works for Face Book. We just got off the Breeze last Sunday and had the $99 plan. I thought the speed was pretty slow and was disappointed. We used it on the Freedom last month and it was much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogstad Posted February 27, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2015 No you can't, if you want to do that you need to get the $5 per day or $25 for the cruise social media plan. This plan works for Face Book. We just got off the Breeze last Sunday and had the $99 plan. I thought the speed was pretty slow and was disappointed. We used it on the Freedom last month and it was much better. If you buy the $99 plan is it tied to one device? Can I use my phone and then "log out" and use an iPad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSoon88 Posted February 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2015 We were on the Breeze last week also. We paid $99 for the unlimited plan and also paid $5 each for DH and I. At the beginning of the cruise it was great. So much faster than in the past. We put our phones on airplane mode and I loved being able to access the internet from our phones in our cabin. Further into the cruise though it got slower and slower. I eventually stopped even trying to get on because it would just sit there and spin. I thought maybe it was because we were doing the southern route and service has always slowed in the past when we cruised this route. The chat app came in handy when the rough seas were getting to me one night and I was able to message DH to get me some soup before the buffet closed. We also used it on the last night when we had to wait to eat in the MDR. DH went down and finished packing and I let him know when our buzzer went off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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