Buy internet now or w/ 15% Plat. discount onboard?

[KKB]

Which is a better deal?

[Jetdriver787]

Buy now, usually! Advance discounts are anything up to 30%

[firefly333]

30 minutes ago, KKB said:

Which is a better deal?

Onboard I've seen anything from 23.99 to 29.99 per day depending on ship. I get 2 days free and can only apply it onboard. It's still cheaper even for me to pre purchase. 

[cello56]

Keep in mind that depending on where you are from and sailing out of - USA/Foreign Country - your phones might work until sail away and you might be able to skip day one and purchase the package starting on Day 2. That is a good chunk of savings right there. 

[Sunshine3601]

2 minutes ago, cello56 said:

Keep in mind that depending on where you are from and sailing out of - USA/Foreign Country - your phones might work until sail away and you might be able to skip day one and purchase the package starting on Day 2. That is a good chunk of savings right there. 

We use our phone data plan for day 1 then use our free days for first two days then buy voom on day 3 and use our 30% casino discount.   Works out cheaper than buying pre-cruise.

[nelblu]

51 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

We use our phone data plan for day 1 then use our free days for first two days then buy voom on day 3 and use our 30% casino discount.   Works out cheaper than buying pre-cruise.

That's what I do, however, if the Op has no discounts, it's best to book in the planner.  I would do a cost benefit comparison.  The planner undiscounted amount is usually the amount charged pp/pd. 

 

Also, if you get a 2nd device, it's cheaper.  

[Sunshine3601]

15 minutes ago, nelblu said:

That's what I do, however, if the Op has no discounts, it's best to book in the planner.  I would do a cost benefit comparison.  The planner undiscounted amount is usually the amount charged pp/pd. 

 

Also, if you get a 2nd device, it's cheaper.  

Yes, for the OP buying pre-cruise should ne cheaper than buying onboard and using their 15% platinum discount.

 

I'm currently onboard Serenade and looks like onboard price is $24.99

[Biker19]

On 9/12/2023 at 12:45 PM, KKB said:

Which is a better deal?

On board, you can opt to get the package later in the cruise - that might move the break-even to on board - it all depends on your usage needs and the price in the planner.