Ship Wifi while in Baja ports

[cruiseypop]

I have a very specific question for those that may have tried to work while the ship is in port.  Does the ship wifi work well while in port?  I know they shut off the ship cell coverage when it gets close to port, but does the wifi for internet data stay on?  I know data roaming on our phones will work provided we have data roaming in Mexico, but I do not.  I'm trying to decide if I can rely on ship wifi or if I  need to buy roaming data in advance.  My current cell plan provides no data in Mexico.  I have the full wifi plan included on my cruise.  Has anyone had experience with this at the baja ports?  Loreto, La Paz, Cabo?  Thanks in advance.

 

[shellbeachjim]

The ship’s wifi stays on, but with the dreadful internet speed we’ve encountered while cruising with Princess lately, I’m not sure it matters much. 

[Mary Ellen1]

Greetings from La Paz.  Ship's wifi is OK.  Not great, but DH is able to get some work done including wifi calling and even a few video calls.  It works. 👍

[rideev]

Sitting in the IC on Emerald Princess in Huatulco, MX right now.  On ship wifi.

[Rick&Jeannie]

I have always found much better signal/speed just going onto shore-based data while in port.  You did not share what carrier you use...I use AT&T and have the International Day Plan in place.  Anytime I find myself in a foreign country it just automatically kicks in.  It is $10 per day.  Over an extended cruise (many ports) it sometimes can get a bit expensive but I just count it as part of the cruise cost and enjoy always being able to use my phone (Android) however and when ever I like.