I’ve only been on 1 cruise Pre-pandemic and didn’t get the Wi-Fi package. Going for my 2nd cruise in 2 weeks and thought about it but it really doesn’t seem worth it. It’s too expensive for something that most places offer for free. I’m going to spend my money on other things more worthwhile on my vacation. I can post pics when I get back. Until they make Wi-Fi a normal part of cruising I can do without.
When I started cruising WiFi on a ship seemed crazy but I work from home now so about 2 hours a day I have to check deadlines. But I have the best office view lol The premium is typically worth it.
We never tried that, but if you download the books ahead of time to your phone (or whatever you are using), you wouldn't need internet to listen, I don't believe.
Yep, didn’t have Wi-Fi 1st week on Celebration, but MZ got it at the terminal in Aruba, & at Starbucks in Curaçao. 2nd week, we got the free social Wi-Fi from being in the elite casino group. That was an easy upgrade to the middle Wi-Fi for $35. But like you said, no Wi-Fi calling, no texting, (also no TH-cam videos!!) But we made a bunch of calls while in San Juan Wed.
Ok I see why this video did so well, great information friends. You guys are a natural behind the camera. ❤ Taking a poop he says lol please wash your hands before and after. 😂😂
I have heard of folks being able to do it on the value plan. I would suggest starting there and if you find it doesn't work, you can always upgrade while on board! Thank you for watching!
Yes it does. Per the Carnival Hub App... "This plan offers access to ALL sites from the Social and Value Plans at speeds up to three times faster." You can stream movies, video chat, monitor your home and browse the web seamlessly, including apps like Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, FaceTime, Zoom, and Ring where coverage allows. Cellular-network-dependent Wi-Fi calling is not supported.
Yup that’s how I understand it, you have to click on both names when check into out online, and you’ll pay close to $300 for the WiFi on a 7 day cruise. I do think it’s worth it but then again I’m on my phone 24/7
Hello - thanks for watching. The wifi is per device - so if you log out of one you can log onto another - but they both can't be used at the same time. Happy Cruising!
Hello! If you purchase 2 wifi plans, then you can both be on the internet at the same time. If you purchase only 1, you will need to take turns. Thank you for watching!
We were able to get texts through wifi on our last cruise (if your app is set up to do text over wifi). We could not do wifi calling though. Carnival doesn't allow for that. You can do calls through FB messenger though. Happy sailing!
Not through wifi, but if you purchase the chat feature in the Carnival Hub app, then you can text that way. It's only 5 pp for the whole cruise and works well when the app is kept running in the background.
Carnival does limit access to certain websites. Assuming this doesn't fall into that category I would try the Value plan and if it isn't fast enough you could always upgrade to Premium while onboard. I would suggest you check one of the cruising websites like cruise critic and see if someone knows for sure there. Happy cruising!
@trinichick76 wifi is very expensive. If you purchase pre cruise, you can get a discount, and if you pay with gift cards bought at a discount (AARP), then you can realize even more savings.
Thanks for the info guys! We haven't cruised Carnival yet, so this was helpful.
Thank you!!!
I’ve only been on 1 cruise Pre-pandemic and didn’t get the Wi-Fi package. Going for my 2nd cruise in 2 weeks and thought about it but it really doesn’t seem worth it. It’s too expensive for something that most places offer for free. I’m going to spend my money on other things more worthwhile on my vacation. I can post pics when I get back. Until they make Wi-Fi a normal part of cruising I can do without.
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Yes!!! same!!!!
If you are a techie and can figure it out, bring a travel router. You can use it to share a single WiFi package with your entire cabin.
ohh we're not techies but you must share the details!!!
Please fill me in on how to do that ASAP
i enjoyed this video … the beginning had me laughing 😂
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Thank you for the info
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Yall are adorable lol thank you so helpful!!!
Aww, thank you! Glad you found it helpful!
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When I started cruising WiFi on a ship seemed crazy but I work from home now so about 2 hours a day I have to check deadlines. But I have the best office view lol The premium is typically worth it.
Yes! We used to love to disconnect - throw our phones in the safe for the week. How times have changed! Thank you for watching!
Omg that bar is insane! 😊
Just seeing that now LOL Yeah that's our living room - where we originally started recording our videos.
Do you think I am able to listen to my audible books with the social plan?
We never tried that, but if you download the books ahead of time to your phone (or whatever you are using), you wouldn't need internet to listen, I don't believe.
Great! Thank you for your response
Yep, didn’t have Wi-Fi 1st week on Celebration, but MZ got it at the terminal in Aruba, & at Starbucks in Curaçao. 2nd week, we got the free social Wi-Fi from being in the elite casino group.
That was an easy upgrade to the middle Wi-Fi for $35.
But like you said, no Wi-Fi calling, no texting, (also no TH-cam videos!!) But we made a bunch of calls while in San Juan Wed.
Great tips guys! 👌 thx!!
Thank you so much for watching!!!!!
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this was some phenomenal information
Thank you!!
Interesting to see the price structure, great presentation! 78
Thanks for watching!
Can you watch TH-cam with Premium?
Yes! We did!!!! Happy cruising!
Good informational guys!
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Ok I see why this video did so well, great information friends. You guys are a natural behind the camera. ❤
Taking a poop he says lol please wash your hands before and after. 😂😂
Lol
Are you able to FaceTime while out at sea using the value plan? Or does it require premium
I have heard of folks being able to do it on the value plan. I would suggest starting there and if you find it doesn't work, you can always upgrade while on board! Thank you for watching!
What about TH-cam?? which plan covers it??
I would get the Premium plan - works well for youtube on some ships, spotty on others. Happy cruising!
So Snapchat and Instagram are in the premium package???
These are social platforms so would be available on the social plan! Thank you for watching.
Yes it does. Per the Carnival Hub App...
"This plan offers access to ALL sites from the Social and Value Plans at speeds up to three times faster." You can stream movies, video chat, monitor your home and browse the web seamlessly, including apps like Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, FaceTime, Zoom, and Ring where coverage allows. Cellular-network-dependent Wi-Fi calling is not supported.
You have to pay separately if my husband and I both get the premium wifi package
Yes - it's only 1 device at a time unfortunately. Happy cruising!
Yup that’s how I understand it, you have to click on both names when check into out online, and you’ll pay close to $300 for the WiFi on a 7 day cruise. I do think it’s worth it but then again I’m on my phone 24/7
and wow nice bar
he he we like it :)
Does the value Wi-Fi allow TH-cam streaming
Hi and thank you for watching. You would need to have the Premium plan to stream TH-cam.
Can the wifi package be shared like they can on Royal Caribbean? Like when my husband isn't using it, I can use it and vice versa?
Hello - thanks for watching. The wifi is per device - so if you log out of one you can log onto another - but they both can't be used at the same time. Happy Cruising!
If I purchase the premium WiFi for 2 people can we both be on the WiFi at the same time?
Hello! If you purchase 2 wifi plans, then you can both be on the internet at the same time. If you purchase only 1, you will need to take turns. Thank you for watching!
@@CarnivalCruiseAddicts thank you so much, you guys are so helpful!
You are very welcome! Happy cruising 🛳
Can you enable wifi calling on your phone to be able to receive calls and texts?
We were able to get texts through wifi on our last cruise (if your app is set up to do text over wifi). We could not do wifi calling though. Carnival doesn't allow for that. You can do calls through FB messenger though. Happy sailing!
@CarnivalCruiseAddicts is there access to any apps on your phone through wifi? Like security camera apps or banking apps? .
@dondotta7393 we had access to our cameras and banking but with premium plan only.
@@CarnivalCruiseAddicts ok thank you
@@dondotta7393 you are very welcome!
I guess youtube would be n the premium plan?
Yes - you can get on the premium! Thank you for watching!!
Any idea if the social plan includes the Discord app?
We don't know for sure. I would suggest buying the social app and if it doesn't work - you can always upgrade while onboard.
If one of us doesn’t have the packages and one does can we still text each other on the ship?
Not through wifi, but if you purchase the chat feature in the Carnival Hub app, then you can text that way. It's only 5 pp for the whole cruise and works well when the app is kept running in the background.
Can I trade stocks on webull with value plan?
Carnival does limit access to certain websites. Assuming this doesn't fall into that category I would try the Value plan and if it isn't fast enough you could always upgrade to Premium while onboard. I would suggest you check one of the cruising websites like cruise critic and see if someone knows for sure there. Happy cruising!
Good video! Just needs more alcohol!! 😎👍
lol
Imo: A cruise is way too expensive. Only because they charge you for EVERYTHING ‼️
It's totally ridiculous ‼️
Thank you for watching! We personally find cruising to be more affordable than land-based vacations.
Not worth it, too expensive for the social package.
@trinichick76 wifi is very expensive. If you purchase pre cruise, you can get a discount, and if you pay with gift cards bought at a discount (AARP), then you can realize even more savings.