garyb(uk) Posted April 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 30, 2017 is the WiFi good enough to hold a 'Skype' conversation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted April 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I do not believe that you can use Skype on any ship. I did see someone on the Voyager using Face Time but he had to walk around the ship during dinner (when few people are online) to do it. On Explorer, someone was rudely Face Timing at the table during dinner service (again, when people are to online). Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that Skype is disabled on Regent ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOARMY Posted April 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Reference Skype on Navigator. Just received our package for upcoming Amazon River cruise. Direct quote from "Welcome Aboard" brochure under "Free Unlimited WIFI" section: Please note that in order to ensure optimum connection speeds, bandwidth heavy applications such as Skype, YouTube and MagicJack are blocked through our internet provider. Service and speed will very depending on the location of the ship and time of day. The above should make this a very-short thread. GoARMY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted April 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The above should make this a very-short thread. GoARMY! You'd think, wouldn't you? But don't be surprised if it turns into a 'free vs included' or 'why do we only get one login' or 'I'll Skype while wearing my dress jeans whenever I want to' threads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb(uk) Posted April 30, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Oh well - just a thought :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolebludger Posted May 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 2, 2017 We have been on several ships (Regent and others) and have never found WiFi to be reliable. Insufficient "horsepower" for Skype and many other applications, and it doesn't even work all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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