Internet on the Mariner

[poppyskim]

First I know-Leave it at home! But in this case it's needed-really (-:

How does the whole cable hookup in your room go? Do you pay for your time on line like in the internet lounge? Thanks Cruise Critic Buddies

[wraithe]

The only system you'll have in your room is Cyber Cabin, which is a dial up service at about 44Kbaud. You pick up a kit from the Purser's desk (first come, first served) and pay for it there, one charge for the whole cruise (which I think answers your question). Plug in from your modem (not the network jack, the phone plug), if you don't have a modem and lots of new laptops don't, you can't use Cyber Cabin. Hope that helps.

[Famof6]

There are also wi-fi spots on the ship. We were on Mariner last June and our cabin was on deck 6 over the Promenade Cafe; we had wireless right in the cabin. You still pay for it though. However, if you are a Crown and Anchor member you get a coupon book with some free minutes, and these only work on the ship's computers.

[Mysticks1]

The only system you'll have in your room is Cyber Cabin, which is a dial up service at about 44Kbaud. You pick up a kit from the Purser's desk (first come, first served) and pay for it there, one charge for the whole cruise (which I think answers your question). Plug in from your modem (not the network jack, the phone plug), if you don't have a modem and lots of new laptops don't, you can't use Cyber Cabin. Hope that helps.

 

I tried the Cyber Cabin last month and it would not work. You actually receive another cabin phone (larger than a normal one) that you replace your current phone with. I installed all of it and kept getting an error message saying their system wasn't answering. I took it back on Tuesday morning and they refunded all of the charge. Obviously it is common for them not to work and be returned.

[poppyskim]

Has anyone had a good internet link from the room for the week? I do hear more comments about bad link s than good ones. We are hoping we can call our IT guy to get us on good.