Surf vs Unlimited Internet

[MSTEG]

We will be on the Summit in May, goimg to Maine and Canada.

Can anyone comment on the difference between the Unlimited and Surf the Internet package with regard to using our i-phones on airplane mode to make audio (not video) facetime calls. The Celebrity writeup says you need the unlimited internet package to use facetime. Is that true for audio calls or do they mean video facetime calls?

[jelayne]

I had the surf package but didn’t try to make FaceTime calls.  I did find that I could email, text, send photos & download newspapers ( slowly).   I’m not really on FB but could get to it , however could not use IG or Pinterest- apparently they require more band width than is available for the surf package.

 

I had the Surf package And we used DHs Elite+ minutes for calling, IG, and fast newspaper, or to download books.

[CaptainZ]

I can't speak to Summit and their service but I was on Equinox for 2 weeks this summer and I had premium internet the first week and the surf package the second week.  I was able to stream FaceTime calls both weeks with no problem, and I was even able to use several applications with live streaming feeds like YouTube and some stock trading programs with live realtime stock charts and price quotes.  My suggestion for you would be to purchase the surf package and see if it meets your needs, if not, upgrade later.  Enjoy!

[MSTEG]

Thanks CaptainZ.  I always appreciate using Cruise Critic for good advise and to share experiences.