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How much is wifi?

Priced per device per day on most lines, and sold cheaper before you sail than once you are on board.

Wifi & internet by cruise line
Cruise lineWifi & internetSource
Royal Caribbean InternationalVOOM wireless, plus wired stations in the iCafes
  • — Two ways to connect: VOOM over Wi-Fi on your own device, or a wired internet station.
  • — iCafe locations differ by ship.
Checked 2026-09-21
Carnival Cruise LineThree plans — Social, Value and Premium. Premium starts at $25.50
  • — Priced per device. Carnival advertises up to 15% off when bought before sailing rather than on board.
  • — Premium is described as up to three times faster than Social and Value, and allows streaming and video calls.
  • — Wi-Fi calling that depends on a cellular network is not supported.
Checked 2026-09-21
Norwegian Cruise LinePackages are priced per plan and billed to your onboard account
  • — Norwegian directs guests to on-screen pricing in the Internet Café or at log-in.
  • — The page we read did not publish the figures, so we have not recorded them.
Checked 2026-09-21
Celebrity CruisesStarlink Wi-Fi in two tiers: Basic and Premium
  • — Premium Wi-Fi supports video calls, large files and streaming. On Celebrity Apex, Beyond, Ascent and Xcel it also streams to the stateroom TV.
  • — Basic Wi-Fi is for light browsing only — no streaming or video calls.
  • — Basic must be bought before the cruise or as part of the All Included plan.
  • — The in-stateroom phone can be called from the US on 877-266-1020 (321-953-9002 from abroad), at $7.95 a minute.
Checked 2026-09-24
MSC CruisesBrowse, or Browse & Stream, with unlimited data
  • — Browse Internet: unlimited data and 24-hour access for web, email, images and messenger apps such as WhatsApp. No video or music streaming.
  • — Browse & Stream adds video chat, music and video streaming and live posting to social media.
  • — Multiple-device packages cost less per device.
  • — Booking before the cruise gets online-only savings.
Checked 2026-09-24
Holland America LineSatellite internet is sold in plans and billed to your onboard account
  • — Available 24 hours a day on every ship, over the wireless network or at workstations near Guest Services.
  • — Plans vary in price and work across both the workstations and your own device.
  • — Holland America warns speed can be affected by weather, ship location and satellite availability.
Checked 2026-09-21
Disney Cruise LineSeveral internet packages, bought on board through the Navigator app
  • — Connecting to the DCL-GUEST network to use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app is free.
  • — Anything beyond the app requires a paid package, purchased once you are aboard.
Checked 2026-09-21
Virgin VoyagesBasic WiFi is included; connect to the VirginVoyages-SailorWiFi network
  • — A faster paid tier is available on board.
  • — Log in at the captive portal if it does not open automatically.
Checked 2026-09-21
VikingIncluded, with heavy-bandwidth use limited
  • — Viking states it reserves the right to limit large downloads and software updates so everyone has access.
  • — The line notes you will often get better connectivity ashore in port.
Checked 2026-09-21
Cunard LineStarlink Wi-Fi, Essential or Premium, by the day or the voyage
  • — Both plans are sold by the day or for the whole voyage.
  • — Buy a whole-voyage package in My Cunard up to four days before sailing and save 10% on the onboard price.
  • — On board, buy through the My Voyage app.
  • — The My Voyage planner works on the ship's network with no Wi-Fi package.
Checked 2026-09-24
Oceania CruisesIncluded in the cruise fare, fleetwide; streaming costs extra
  • — Starlink has been installed across all ships, and Oceania describes the WiFi as high-speed and complimentary.
  • — Available throughout the ship, including suites, staterooms, public rooms and outdoor decks.
  • — The Streaming upgrade is $19.99 a day on voyages up to 29 days, $14.99 on 30 days or more.
  • — Extra logins for 3rd and 4th guests, with streaming, are $39.98 a day (up to 29 days) or $34.99 (30+ days).
Checked 2026-09-24
Princess CruisesNot recorded yet.Not checked yet

11 of 12 lines recorded. Blank rows are gaps in our data, not gaps in the line’s policy.