Wifi on Konigsdam, package options

[Tall Valley Cruiser]

Having cruised Princess more recently, have gotten used to excellent wifi reliability and speed. Due to status, we have enough minutes to handle our needs at no additional charge. Having cruised HAL less recently/frequently we were curious how good the wifi on the Konigsdam is?  Also, I realize if I drilled far enough into the HAL website I could unearth the info, but the internet cookie trail creates added emails from HAL.  Could someone give us an idea of what the deals are for just wifi?  I am aware of the drinks+wifi+specialty restaurant+$100 excursion credit package, but not much of a drinker any more.  Thoughts? Thanks all.

[kazu]

1 minute ago, Tall Valley Cruiser said:

Having cruised Princess more recently, have gotten used to excellent wifi reliability and speed. Due to status, we have enough minutes to handle our needs at no additional charge. Having cruised HAL less recently/frequently we were curious how good the wifi on the Konigsdam is?  Also, I realize if I drilled far enough into the HAL website I could unearth the info, but the internet cookie trail creates added emails from HAL.  Could someone give us an idea of what the deals are for just wifi?  I am aware of the drinks+wifi+specialty restaurant+$100 excursion credit package, but not much of a drinker any more.  Thoughts? Thanks all.

 

Wifi depends on where you are, but overall it is usually pretty decent IMO.

 

It’s not high speed.  It’s regular wifi by satellite.

 

Here are the rates when you board based on the sailings pre-covid.

 

 I can’t guarantee that it is the same now, but it’s a good guideline.

 

Also, if you have booked, you can check the cost for the premium package it is discounted if you buy it on line.

While the premium does allow streaming we did not find it worked well.  

 

 

[dfish]

With the premium package I was able to conduct a Zoom meeting while at sea.   Just make sure you're not doing something else at the same time like uploading pictures.

[Tall Valley Cruiser]

53 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Wifi depends on where you are, but overall it is usually pretty decent IMO.

 

It’s not high speed.  It’s regular wifi by satellite.

 

Here are the rates when you board based on the sailings pre-covid.

 

 I can’t guarantee that it is the same now, but it’s a good guideline.

 

Also, if you have booked, you can check the cost for the premium package it is discounted if you buy it on line.

While the premium does allow streaming we did not find it worked well.  

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to post this. Much appreciated.

[Tall Valley Cruiser]

51 minutes ago, dfish said:

With the premium package I was able to conduct a Zoom meeting while at sea.   Just make sure you're not doing something else at the same time like uploading pictures.

Wow, a Zoom meeting, that is impressive. Thanks for your response.

[Mary229]

I am offered the premium package on my 21 day cruise for $200 this coming spring.  Internet is getting cheaper.  Immediately  before the pandemic Carnival Corporation announced an upgraded satellite service fleet wide.  Unfortunately no one has had a chance to try it.