FAQ: What are the cheapest ways to get online while you're relaxing on board a cruise ship? Donald Strachan, travel technology expert, replies. On-board cruise Wi-Fi often uses satellite technology, and can therefore be expensive. read more
On-board cruise Wi-Fi often uses satellite technology, and can therefore be expensive. Most cruise lines also admit that signals can occasionally be weak and browsing speeds slow. Skype and video-streaming are unlikely to work reliably. For fast, free Wi-Fi, the best advice is to follow the crew when they disembark at ports of call. read more
My understanding is that for years one Satellite Company, MTN had a monopoly on providing the cruise lines with satellite service to be used for onboard wi-fi. This caused bandwidth and pricing issues. Most cruise ships did not have very many routers or connectivity points. read more
On-board cruise Wi-Fi often uses satellite technology, and can therefore be expensive. Most cruise lines also admit that signals can occasionally be weak and browsing speeds slow. Skype and video-streaming are unlikely to work reliably. read more