late seating Posted June 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2017 We will be cruising on the Eclipse Jan 21, 2018. Question: One of our perks is unlimited wifi access. We would like to know, with this, will we be able to skype from our state room? And, if so will it work well? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Like land-based WiFi, time delay can also be experienced on Skype using ship's WiFi. But it is tolerable. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneputt18 Posted June 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Signal strength varies through out the ship. So it depends on where your cabin is in relation to the repeater. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasorella Posted June 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2017 We recently returned from travel on Solstice, and had the unlimited internet package. We were able to use Skype via the ship WIFI without a problem -- even in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Of course, Skype is always a bit of a challenge regarding quality anywhere, but no complaints on the connection and the sound quality on board using WIFI. I must say, Celebrity's new enhanced (speeded up) internet onboard is a vast improvement over previous years. Still, on heavy usage days and times, there can be slow connections. The packages ARE pricey, though....Look for specials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostchild Posted June 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The new internet speed on Silhouette at the Caribbean was extremely good. Skype was just like at any hotel or home. I also see people skype with their kids at home at MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late seating Posted June 11, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks all! Very helpful and assuring. Late Seating (Connie & Angelo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmymmw Posted June 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 12, 2017 We have just got off Constellation and found the wi-fi to be barely good enough to check email, certainly not good enough for Skype. Not sure what happened to Xcelerate but this was reminiscent of cruise ship internet from a decade ago! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted June 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 12, 2017 We use Google Hangouts rather than Skype but have had decent success with it. Sometimes the reception is choppy, and occasionally non-existent but since Celebrity updated their internet it is much better than it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted June 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 13, 2017 We have just got off Constellation and found the wi-fi to be barely good enough to check email, certainly not good enough for Skype. Not sure what happened to Xcelerate but this was reminiscent of cruise ship internet from a decade ago! Certainly worth the on-board price of $249 for a 7-day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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