Z'Loth Posted May 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm planning on taking a cruise on the Celebrity Infinity in August. In the cruise planner, I see that there is a unlimited package.... for $244. :o :eek: :( You can guess my answer to that offer is NO! Please tell me that they offer lower-priced packages. Please tell me that they offer lower-priced packages with small blocks of Internet. I don't need more than a hours worth of time. I work in the Internet industry. I want to get away from the Internet for 98% of my cruise, and if I really need the Internet, I can hit up a WiFi connection in the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reilly1 Posted May 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes, there are other internet packages available. You can buy 90 minutes easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_T Posted May 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Pretty sure on the cruise I'm on now (Equinox) they had 1 x hour or 1 x 24 hours, both were one time continuous plans Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_T Posted May 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2017 This does seem the standard offer these days with the only difference being the unlimited cost that is dependent on the length of the cruise Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboop51 Posted May 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Ugh. So there is no plan where you can just check your email for 15 minutes each day ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korryp Posted May 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Ugh. So there is no plan where you can just check your email for 15 minutes each day ???? No. Sure wish there was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiff1997 Posted May 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Internet prices are so expensive while cruising. I will just wait to get into ports, use free wifi or transfer my plan. In Canada we can bring our own plan that includes unlimited talk time, texting and data to all non-US Caribbean islands for only $10 a day or to any US Islands for $7 a day. For us this is by far the best alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimzgoldfinch Posted May 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi, You can purchase 250 minutes internet package for $99. Unlike the continuous 1 Hour or 24 Hour packages, you can use anytime until you use up the 250 minutes. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostchild Posted May 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Ugh. So there is no plan where you can just check your email for 15 minutes each day ???? I think the perk you get from being Elite member still work. And the perk from 3rd passenger in cabin with 45 min internet also worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicat2016 Posted May 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2017 This does seem the standard offer these days with the only difference being the unlimited cost that is dependent on the length of the cruise Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ooh so can I take the 24hr package twice ie both my sea days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaanne7 Posted May 10, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Internet prices are so expensive while cruising. I will just wait to get into ports, use free wifi or transfer my plan. In Canada we can bring our own plan that includes unlimited talk time, texting and data to all non-US Caribbean islands for only $10 a day or to any US Islands for $7 a day. For us this is by far the best alternative May I ask what carrier this is with? Sent from my HUAWEI KII-L05 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicat2016 Posted May 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2017 May I ask what carrier this is with? Sent from my HUAWEI KII-L05 using Tapatalk we have the same in the UK except its all included within our package. I can use my phone across Europe and US and some others with no added fees, I'm on 3 Mobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherburt Posted May 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi,You can purchase 250 minutes internet package for $99. Unlike the continuous 1 Hour or 24 Hour packages, you can use anytime until you use up the 250 minutes. Jim Is this available on celebrity. And fo you need to or can you buy in advance. Sometimes that is cheaper Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiff1997 Posted May 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2017 May I ask what carrier this is with? Sent from my HUAWEI KII-L05 using Tapatalk Hi we are with Telus :-) So for our 12 day Caribbean cruise in will cost me $91 on top of my existing plan way cheaper than doing internet on the ship !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_T Posted May 10, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2017 ooh so can I take the 24hr package twice ie both my sea days? Sure [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaanne7 Posted May 10, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi we are with Telus :-) So for our 12 day Caribbean cruise in will cost me $91 on top of my existing plan way cheaper than doing internet on the ship !! That's great! Thanks. I'll have to check my carrier to see if they have something similar. Way cheaper for sure! Happy cruising. Sent from my HUAWEI KII-L05 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiff1997 Posted May 10, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That's great! Thanks. I'll have to check my carrier to see if they have something similar. Way cheaper for sure! Happy cruising. Sent from my HUAWEI KII-L05 using Tapatalk Most carriers in Canada have the same sort of plan...Happy Cruising to you as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboop51 Posted May 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Is this available on celebrity. And fo you need to or can you buy in advance. Sometimes that is cheaper Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app I booked through Celebrity for the first time, instead of the travel agent. I called my Celebrity "concierge" who said the only thing I could book in advance was the unlimited internet. He "assured" me there were packages I could book when I boarded the ship. I have to say, he did not instill much confidence. I was surprised (and disappointed that he could provide no information about what would be available. I understand not being able to book in advance but I would think Celebrity would know what pkgs are available. BTW, when I first booked directed the Celebrity service was outstanding. Now ... not so much. This was a one and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Happy Posted May 10, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 10, 2017 If you have Verizon or AT&T, you can have them activate International Plan for Cruises. For AT&T they have a Talk only for $30 plan, Talk & Text $60 and Talk, Text Data $120. They do list Celebrity and others. It maybe a lot cheaper since you only want to check email than going through the Cruise line. Verizon also has a plan like the. I didn't check their prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboop51 Posted May 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 10, 2017 If you have Verizon or AT&T, you can have them activate International Plan for Cruises. For AT&T they have a Talk only for $30 plan, Talk & Text $60 and Talk, Text Data $120. They do list Celebrity and others. It maybe a lot cheaper since you only want to check email than going through the Cruise line. Verizon also has a plan like the. I didn't check their prices. That sounds good, but isn't the internet blocked on the ship ? I know the phone/text isn't but I thought the data was. I have Verizon. I can't imagine that anything Verizon provides is a "deal." :o I'm just hoping I can buy minutes like I used to check my email every day without spending $187. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Happy Posted May 11, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 11, 2017 That sounds good, but isn't the internet blocked on the ship ? I know the phone/text isn't but I thought the data was. I have Verizon. I can't imagine that anything Verizon provides is a "deal." :oI'm just hoping I can buy minutes like I used to check my email every day without spending $187. I believe that's the data portion of the plan. I would ask them before signing up. If you have traveled with Celebrity before, they do provide discount coupons ( at least they did last year if you are a member of the Captain's Club) for the internet connection. But you can look at a different way, divide the days into the price to see if it beats the price for 1 24hr day usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted May 11, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Ugh. So there is no plan where you can just check your email for 15 minutes each day ???? There is a plan: every time you are in port, go to the nearest hotspot and check your email. Free. You might have to buy a coffee or beer to validate your use of the wifi. I would rather spend my time ashore doing more interesting things than email, so my alternative before I retired was to tell people to send me emails as much as they wanted. I would look at them once back home. If there was an urgent problem only I could solve, then send me a text, I would find a hot spot or buy a one hour or 24-hour package and look at my email. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow9612 Posted May 11, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 11, 2017 May I ask what carrier this is with? Sent from my HUAWEI KII-L05 using Tapatalk Rogers in Canada has a "Roam Like Home" plan which allows you to access the data, talk and text included in your plan for $10/day. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimzgoldfinch Posted May 11, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Is this available on celebrity. And fo you need to or can you buy in advance. Sometimes that is cheaper Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Hi, I purchased the package on the Infinity for $99 less 25% Captains Club discount. Don't know if it is available in advance. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimzgoldfinch Posted May 11, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 11, 2017 ooh so can I take the 24hr package twice ie both my sea days? Hi, You should consider the 250 minute package. Much better than the 24 hour packages - they are continuous whereas the 250 minute package allows you to use your minutes whenever you want. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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