It wasn't that long ago that having internet access at sea was a nice perk, but hardly a necessity. Today, most people must have wi-fi service, even if they are on a cruise in the middle of the ocean.
In fact, we personally always sign up for service every time that we sail to keep up with this site. Wi-fi is widely available across any cruise. Below, we cover everything from connection speed to cost and much more.
(Hint: The speed shown here is an exception, not a rule on a cruise ship!) Of course, there are challenges to providing online access for thousands of people on a cruise ship that can be hundreds of miles of miles from the nearest land. That's why in general you should expect the service on a cruise ship to be more expensive — and slower — than what you'd find back home. Still, all cruise lines now provide wi-fi on their ships so that you can stay in touch whether it be for work or just checking in on the kids.
You can also access social media sites, check email, and even stream movies and music. But before you head out into the…
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