debs755 Posted November 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Sailing over the holidays next month. With several sea days, am on the fence as to whether or not to purchase the VOOM package. Be nice to be able to able to stay in contact with family during the holidays. Thoughts..... Edited November 27, 2016 by debs755 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) It depends on the ship. Some ships have true Voom and some don't. We have great experiences on all of the Oasis Class ships but not on Indy. They actually refunded us it was so poor on Indy. If you say what ship you are on you can get more accurate information. Edited November 27, 2016 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seville2Cabo Posted November 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2016 How is it on Voyager? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted November 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I had it on the Grandeur and I was happy with it. I only had Surf and it wasn't as fast as internet at home, but it was OK for what I wanted. Even posted lots of pictures on Facebook. I'm getting it again for my 12 night cruise in 2 weeks. Gwen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renjrusa Posted November 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I had it on the Grandeur and I was happy with it. I only had Surf and it wasn't as fast as internet at home, but it was OK for what I wanted. Even posted lots of pictures on Facebook. I'm getting it again for my 12 night cruise in 2 weeks. Gwen I am sailing on Grandeur in June thought about purchasing for my wife and 16yo granddaughter to keep up with their facebook postings......Did it also work for skyping or videochat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted November 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I am sailing on Grandeur in June thought about purchasing for my wife and 16yo granddaughter to keep up with their facebook postings......Did it also work for skyping or videochat... Sorry, I don't do either of those two things, so can't really say. I imagine if you got the Surf & Stream, it would work. But, maybe someone else can say for sure. Gwen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra9955 Posted November 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2016 On Grandeur now. Bought surf and stream. Horrible. Surf barely works. Stream does not. Previously on allure the same package worked great. Was able to stream Netflix no mproblem. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted November 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2016 It's terrible on the Liberty. Now they only offer surf and stream at the higher cost, which is silly because on this ship you can barely check emails with the connection speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdc0905 Posted November 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2016 It depends on the ship. Some ships have true Voom and some don't. We have great experiences on all of the Oasis Class ships but not on Indy. They actually refunded us it was so poor on Indy. If you say what ship you are on you can get more accurate information. did you have both surf and stream? we sail on saturday and purchased it for my daughter to keep up with her homework. i'm a little worried now... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) did you have both surf and stream? we sail on saturday and purchased it for my daughter to keep up with her homework. i'm a little worried now...thanks! We only purchase the surf and stream. On Indy I was lucky if I could even log on, let alone make it to the first webpage without stalling/crashing. On all Oasis Class ships I could watch YouTube, FaceTime, Periscope (like FB live), upload pictures etc I hope this helps you out. Edited November 27, 2016 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs755 Posted November 27, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted November 27, 2016 will be on Serenade of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL-WI Posted November 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 27, 2016 will be on Serenade of the Seas The VOOM, or lack there of, on the Serenade was the worst internet I have ever had on any ship...ever! Nuff said!:mad::mad: I did get a partial refund. BILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsinsyder Posted November 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Just used Surf and Stream on the Allure and it was great... couldn't quite stream without interruption, but I was still happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Sailing over the holidays next month. With several sea days, am on the fence as to whether or not to purchase the VOOM package. Be nice to be able to able to stay in contact with family during the holidays. Thoughts..... It's the best so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki&nick Posted November 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2016 We got a super deal with the cyber Monday with ZOOM and drink package combo yesterday. Check that out. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted November 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2016 We only purchase the surf and stream. On Indy I was lucky if I could even log on, let alone make it to the first webpage without stalling/crashing. On all Oasis Class ships I could watch YouTube, FaceTime, Periscope (like FB live), upload pictures etc I hope this helps you out. Andrew - We got Voom free on Harmony with our suite. Is this part of the perks for Sky Class or is it free for suite guests on all ships with Voom? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Andrew - We got Voom free on Harmony with our suite. Is this part of the perks for Sky Class or is it free for suite guests on all ships with Voom? Free VOOM is a perk for Sky and Star Class (GS and better) suites on Quantum and Oasis class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Andrew - We got Voom free on Harmony with our suite. Is this part of the perks for Sky Class or is it free for suite guests on all ships with Voom? Sent from my iPhone using Forums RSLeesburg, this perk is only on the Oasis and Quantum Class of ship and to specific cabins. As an FYI this benefit started in approx mid-May. If you are curious here is a link to the program. For us this was the best perk on our last cruise. I used it often. :D http://www.royalcaribbean.com/royalsuiteclass Edited November 28, 2016 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted November 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 28, 2016 RSLeesburg, this perk is only on the Oasis and Quantum Class of ship and to specific cabins. As an FYI this benefit started in approx mid-May. If you are curious here is a link to the program. For us this was the best perk on our last cruise. I used it often. :D http://www.royalcaribbean.com/royalsuiteclass I agree. We have never purchased Internet before as I like to unplug completely. But when it was offered for free, we used it often and loved it. The other perk I loved was CK. Never got there for dinner, but ate there for breakfast almost every morning and twice for lunch. It is easily the nicest CL I have ever been in. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedl Posted November 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 28, 2016 On my recent Serenade cruise, the Voom was awful. The devices would not stay connected, and even when connected, I could not surf with any sort of consistency. I had purchased Surf and Stream, and could do neither. From what I heard, they had upgraded the internet something for that cruise, and were having issues. I asked for and received a refund since it was basically useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan1956 Posted November 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) We had voom surf and stream on the recent transatlantic Fastest download speed 0.003 mb Upload tho ran at a blazing 8.48 mb Therefore totally useless Hate these auto spell correctors that assume they know what you want to say!!! Edited November 28, 2016 by Alan1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted November 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 28, 2016 If you are on the Oasis or Quantum class it is good, if you are on the other classes pretty pathetic. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurrbarr Posted November 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 28, 2016 We got a super deal with the cyber Monday with ZOOM and drink package combo yesterday. Check that out. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Hey where can i find this deal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted November 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 28, 2016 On Liberty, it was out of order until day 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted November 28, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 28, 2016 If you are on the Oasis or Quantum class it is good, if you are on the other classes pretty pathetic. JC This is what I got for Speedtest on Harmony as we were sailing to Cozumel Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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