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cuddylier

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Hi

 

I'm going on the Jewel of the Seas on 20th August.

 

Just checked my cruise planner today and noticed that the surf voom plans have shown up, I know it has been discussed here that you can't usually buy it on the cruise planner. It didn't show up about a week ago when the surf and stream package only was shown (although at over £4/day more than the price shows now).

 

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And the surf and stream package is also available of course as before:

 

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cuddylier

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So not only is Surf available and it's on sale, but the diff between the two tiers is smaller than usual.

 

Yeah, the prices being so close seemed strange to me, I think I'll just go for surf and stream for all the difference. Surf and stream was over £4/day more expensive only a few weeks ago so I think I'll jump at it (I know I could have cancelled and reordered if I ordered at the higher price a week or so ago anyway)!

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Don't go by descriptions - that's just marketing spin. The only thing that matters are on board speed test results.

 

 

 

My thoughts exactly. I'm sailing on the Brilliance on August 17, I noticed these two options with about $2/day difference. When I called RCCL and inquired about the differences in these two options I didn't get a definitive response.

From what I've been reading here on CC it seems that the Brilliance doesn't even have the upgraded "Voom." Are they selling the same product with 2 different prices?

 

 

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My thoughts exactly. I'm sailing on the Brilliance on August 17, I noticed these two options with about $2/day difference. When I called RCCL and inquired about the differences in these two options I didn't get a definitive response.

From what I've been reading here on CC it seems that the Brilliance doesn't even have the upgraded "Voom." Are they selling the same product with 2 different prices?

 

 

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From what I know, there is still a speed difference, surf and stream is something like 2 - 4Mb/s download and surf around 0.5 - 1.5Mb/s from speed tests I've seen.

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My thoughts exactly. I'm sailing on the Brilliance on August 17, I noticed these two options with about $2/day difference. When I called RCCL and inquired about the differences in these two options I didn't get a definitive response.

From what I've been reading here on CC it seems that the Brilliance doesn't even have the upgraded "Voom." Are they selling the same product with 2 different prices?

While Brilliance does not have the faster O3b service, the service she does have is still delivered in two different service levels: Surf (slower) and Surf & Stream (faster).

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While Brilliance does not have the faster O3b service, the service she does have is still delivered in two different service levels: Surf (slower) and Surf & Stream (faster).

 

 

 

Good to know, because just about a week ago on the cruise planner there was only one option given (as far as speed goes).

 

 

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Good to know, because just about a week ago on the cruise planner there was only one option given (as far as speed goes).

Until very recently, the only package you could purchase pre-cruise for all ships was Surf & Stream.

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From what I know, there is still a speed difference, surf and stream is something like 2 - 4Mb/s download and surf around 0.5 - 1.5Mb/s from speed tests I've seen.

 

 

 

I have yet to see any report of Surf above about .5 Mbps download speed.

 

 

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What can you do with the surf and stream (it was included with my Deluxe Alcohol package :)) I get the alcohol and DH gets to check in with work :) In theory could we bring the apple TV plug it in the the TV and then stream our phone to it.

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What can you do with the surf and stream (it was included with my Deluxe Alcohol package :)) I get the alcohol and DH gets to check in with work :) In theory could we bring the apple TV plug it in the the TV and then stream our phone to it.

Yes, in theory. In practice, you a much better change of a reasonable streaming experience on Oasis class, Quantum class, Freedom, Majesty, and Liberty.

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Only Surf + Stream is available on my British Isles cruise on Brilliance next year, and it's $14.39 per day for 1 device. No multi-device packages available on Cruise Planner as yet, but we're still 283 days out. Hoping maybe the Surf-only and/or a deal will pop up closer to sail date.

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We paid $7.99/day for surf and stream for one device on the Adventure in May. It was a special deal; have not seen one like that since.

 

 

 

Did you buy it before your trip or after you boarded? Was wondering when's the best time to buy the package?

 

 

 

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Did you buy it before your trip or after you boarded? Was wondering when's the best time to buy the package?

If you are a new cruiser to Royal, then your best deal will likely be pre-cruise during a sale. Keep checking your Cruise Planner.

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If you are a new cruiser to Royal, then your best deal will likely be pre-cruise during a sale. Keep checking your Cruise Planner.

 

 

 

We are C&A members it's been about 5 years since our last RC cruise...first time to get internet access on our own device [emoji4]Thanks for info

 

 

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We are C&A members it's been about 5 years since our last RC cruise...first time to get internet access on our own device [emoji4]Thanks for info

If you are Gold level, you would get a 10% discount for an internet package purchased onboard.

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