Al2863 Posted November 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2023 First time Princess and trying to decide which fare to book on Discovery. Can anyone tell me generally what the WiFi cost is for a 7 night if you purchase that separately. Thank you in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonlady6390 Posted November 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2023 It's 15.00 a day also to consider is daily grats which is 16.00 a day unless in a suite. Per person for grats. Internet price is for one device at a time there is also a 4 device plan not sure how much I believe that one is included in the Premier package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted November 14, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) Or $217.00 for both for the cruise. I think the 4 device plan is $40.00. Edited November 14, 2023 by Potstech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted November 14, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2023 $15 per person per day so $105 per person for a 7 night cruise. Crew appreciation is $16 per person per day. That means you pay $29 per person extra to have the extras of the Plus Fare Package - beverages, casual dining, desserts, access to Ocean Now ordering, medallion shipping. Drinks vary from $2 to $15 plus 18% 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted November 15, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Regardless of who you cruise with you will pay for crew appreciation, WIFI and drinks. The Princess Plus covers crew appreciation and WIFI and then it just depends on how much you drink. If you like specialty coffees, soft drinks and some alcoholic drinks and that adds up to about 5 a day it's probably worth getting the Princess Plus package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted November 15, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2023 It takes two to three alcoholic beverages per person per day to break even with the plus fare. Depends on how many non alcoholic beverages, such as specialty coffees, you consume and what alcoholic beverages you prefer. The break even assumes that you do not have enough OBC to cover your onboard expenses or you are using OBC for other expenses such as excursions. The plus fare also includes the $15 one time charge for ordering using the Ocean Now app, and ordering room service over the phone. Without the plus/premier fare you have to pay the one time Ocean Now fee and room service by phone incurs a $5 charge for each call. The wifi cost is for one device. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al2863 Posted November 15, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, skynight said: It takes two to three alcoholic beverages per person per day to break even with the plus fare. Depends on how many non alcoholic beverages, such as specialty coffees, you consume and what alcoholic beverages you prefer. The break even assumes that you do not have enough OBC to cover your onboard expenses or you are using OBC for other expenses such as excursions. The plus fare also includes the $15 one time charge for ordering using the Ocean Now app, and ordering room service over the phone. Without the plus/premier fare you have to pay the one time Ocean Now fee and room service by phone incurs a $5 charge for each call. The wifi cost is for one device. What is the Ocean Now fee for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper49 Posted November 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2023 15 hours ago, avonlady6390 said: It's 15.00 a day also to consider is daily grats which is 16.00 a day unless in a suite. Per person for grats. Internet price is for one device at a time there is also a 4 device plan not sure how much I believe that one is included in the Premier package. Can u buy internet for just a few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonlady6390 Posted November 15, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I believe you can not sure of the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonlady6390 Posted November 15, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Ocean now is for ordering food and drinks in the app there is a one time fee of 14.99 per cruise to activate or it's included in the plus or Premier packages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted November 15, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2023 27 minutes ago, Al2863 said: What is the Ocean Now fee for? Ocean Now allows you to order drinks and food using your phone, smart device or TV for delivery anywhere on the ship, including room service. Your medallion provides your location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted November 15, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 hours ago, camper49 said: Can u buy internet for just a few days? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted November 15, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 hours ago, skynight said: Ocean Now allows you to order drinks and food using your phone, smart device or TV for delivery anywhere on the ship, including room service. Your medallion provides your location. If you call room service from your cabin phone will you still be charged the $14.99 Ocean Now fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted November 15, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, rocklinmom said: If you call room service from your cabin phone will you still be charged the $14.99 Ocean Now fee? No if you use the phone to call room service you will pay $5 each time unless you have a package 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted November 15, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 15, 2023 3 hours ago, camper49 said: Can u buy internet for just a few days? When u purchase internet on a daily basis, the per day(24 hrs) rate is a little higher than if you purchase for the entire cruise. Non discounted rates are, meaning you do not get the Captains Circle discount , $15/day for full cruise, on a per day basis $20/day for 1 device active at a time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattR Posted November 23, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 23, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 9:58 AM, memoak said: No if you use the phone to call room service you will pay $5 each time unless you have a package Would this work as a work around? Pay the Ocean Now fee $15 then use it to order food to your room for free, hence bypassing the room service fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted November 23, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, mattR said: Would this work as a work around? Pay the Ocean Now fee $15 then use it to order food to your room for free, hence bypassing the room service fee? No the Ocean Now is separate from calling room service Edited November 23, 2023 by memoak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted November 23, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 23, 2023 3 hours ago, mattR said: Would this work as a work around? Pay the Ocean Now fee $15 then use it to order food to your room for free, hence bypassing the room service fee? Yes, if you feel you will be using ‘room service’ often to justify the Ocean Now activation fee, then as long as you use Ocean Now to order food/items to your cabin/location, then you will not incur a ‘room service’ fee. The $5 room service fee is charged for each stateroom ‘Phone’ call for room service, unless you have Plus or Premier. @memoakresponse above assumes you are still ‘calling’ using phone for room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattR Posted November 24, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 24, 2023 20 hours ago, wallyj said: Yes, if you feel you will be using ‘room service’ often to justify the Ocean Now activation fee, then as long as you use Ocean Now to order food/items to your cabin/location, then you will not incur a ‘room service’ fee. The $5 room service fee is charged for each stateroom ‘Phone’ call for room service, unless you have Plus or Premier. @memoakresponse above assumes you are still ‘calling’ using phone for room service. Yes so if you ordered food or drinks to you more then three times you would be money ahead correct? What food can you order from the Ocean Now? Full room service menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted November 24, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/23/2023 at 3:44 PM, mattR said: Would this work as a work around? Pay the Ocean Now fee $15 then use it to order food to your room for free, hence bypassing the room service fee? Yes, you could order pretty much any room service item for delivery to your room using Ocean Now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted November 24, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Princess must hate anyone without a smart phone, charging them $5 a hit for room service, don't know how this works with disability rights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted November 24, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, antsp said: Princess must hate anyone without a smart phone, charging them $5 a hit for room service, don't know how this works with disability rights Princess is catching up to most of the competition, the room service ‘fee’ is easily double and more on the competition. I do not understand why disability rights have anything to do with the room service fee, able bodied or disabled both are subject to same fee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeno Posted November 24, 2023 #23 Share Posted November 24, 2023 We’re Elite and wondering the cost of internet for two people. I think there is something about using free minutes first before paying for internet package? Please advise. Thinking of trying the standard fare due to not much drinking right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted November 24, 2023 #24 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, jeno said: We’re Elite and wondering the cost of internet for two people. I think there is something about using free minutes first before paying for internet package? Please advise. Thinking of trying the standard fare due to not much drinking right now. The free minutes for elite status passengers has been replaced by a 50% discount for unlimited WiFi. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted November 24, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 hours ago, wallyj said: Princess is catching up to most of the competition, the room service ‘fee’ is easily double and more on the competition. I do not understand why disability rights have anything to do with the room service fee, able bodied or disabled both are subject to same fee. Spot on both points. It’s not a disability issue and at least double on Celebrity. Plus, you can only order it over the phone there as they don’t have the medallion type app to have it delivered to you other than in your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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