Cruise ship internet rules by cruise line
Sorted by the cheapest plan for video calls.
AIDA Cruises
StarlinkInternet Flat bought before the cruise · Whole cruise≈ €8 per dayDay pass≈ €10 per day- Social Media FlatWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €4 per day
- Internet Flat bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsPrice in myAIDA before the cruise. A 7-night AIDAcosma trip showed EUR 70 in October 2026. Video calls allowed, no streaming or VPN.≈ €8 per day
- Internet Flat bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €10 per day
- Internet Flat for one dayOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €10 per day
- Premium Internet Flat bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls≈ €12 per day
- Premium Internet Flat bought on boardWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €15 per day
- Premium Internet Flat for one dayOne day · 2 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €15 per day
- Family FlatWhole cruise · 4 devices · Video calls≈ €30 per day
- With the fare: Internet Flat for the whole cruise with COMFORT ALL IN fares
- Video calls work from the Internet Flat up. Only Premium and Family Flat allow VPN.
- AIDA shows prices only in myAIDA, the app and the onboard portal. They vary by trip.
- One free hour of Premium internet on embarkation day and the first full day.
- Upgrading on board costs only the difference. No GBP or USD prices.
Last checked Nov 11, 2026.Costa Cruises
StarlinkFull Internet bought before the cruise · Whole cruise≈ €15 per dayDay pass≈ €40 per day- WhatsAppWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €5 per day
- Social bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €9 per day
- Social bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €10 per day
- Full Internet bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsPre-cruise price, EUR 105 for 7 nights. EUR 17 in the Caribbean and Emirates. Includes VPN and is needed for Zoom, Teams and Meet.≈ €15 per day
- Full Internet bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €17 per day
- Full Internet, 2 devices, bought on boardWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €30 per day
- Full 24HOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €40 per day
- Pay per minute1 minutes · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €1 per 1-minute pack
- No fare includes Wi-Fi
- Packages are priced per device and scale with the cruise length. One guide says buying on board can cover just the days left.
- Pre-booking saves about 10 to 12%. A one-off EUR 3 activation fee applies to packages, and sources disagree on whether pre-booking skips it.
- Full is the tier for Zoom, Teams and Meet. Stable video calls were reported with Starlink.
- No Costa fare was found that includes Wi-Fi. Prices come from guides and a copy of Costa's price sheet.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.TUI Cruises
StarlinkSurfMax flat rate · Whole cruise≈ €15 per dayDay pass≈ €30 per day- SurfLight (1 GB)Whole cruise · 3 devices≈ €25 per cruise
- SurfFlow (10 GB)Whole cruise · 3 devices€89 per cruise
- SurfStream (25 GB)Whole cruise · 3 devices · Video calls≈ €150 per cruise
- SurfSocialMediaWhole cruise · 2 devices≈ €65 per cruise
- SurfMax flat rateWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsEUR 105 for 7 days, 1 device. EUR 175 for 7 days was the launch price in November 2025. Unlimited data. Mein Schiff 2, 7 and Flow only.≈ €15 per day
- SurfMax flat rate, 2 devicesWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls≈ €25 per day
- SurfMax 24-hour passOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €30 per day
- No fare includes Wi-Fi
- Each guest needs their own plan
- Volume plans are capped. A video call uses about 1 GB per hour.
- SurfMax is on Mein Schiff 2, 7 and Flow. The other ships use volume plans.
- Plans are booked per guest and are about 20% dearer on board. Two people can share one up to the device limit.
- No USD prices. Pre-booking closes 2 to 5 days before departure.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.MSC Cruises
StarlinkBrowse & Stream (whole cruise) · Whole cruise≈ €17 per dayDay pass≈ €35 per day- Browse (whole cruise)Whole cruise · 1 device≈ €13 per day
- Browse & Stream (whole cruise)Whole cruise · 1 device · Video callsEUR price per device per day for 1 device, as of January 2026. Adds video chat and streaming.≈ €17 per day
- Browse, 2 devices (whole cruise)Whole cruise · 2 devices≈ €25 per day
- Browse & Stream, 2 devices (whole cruise)Whole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls≈ €30 per day
- Browse (US price, whole cruise)Whole cruise · 1 device≈ €30 per dayListed as $29
- Browse & Stream (US price, whole cruise)Whole cruise · 1 device · Video calls≈ €30 per dayListed as $31
- Browse (US, bought on board)Whole cruise · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €30 per dayListed as $30.99
- Browse & Stream (US, bought on board)Whole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €30 per dayListed as $32.99
- Browse 24-hour passOne day · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €30 per day
- Browse & Stream 24-hour passOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €35 per day
- With the fare: Browse for 2 devices per person for the whole cruise with Yacht Club fares
- Only Browse & Stream is meant for video calls. Calls can be unstable at peak hours.
- Yacht Club fares include Browse for 2 devices per person; other fares usually do not.
- Prices are per device per day, and more devices cost less per device.
- MSC does not publish prices, so the numbers come from blogs and one US review.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.Royal Caribbean
StarlinkVOOM package, 1 device (Cruise Planner) · Whole cruise≈ €19 per dayListed as $19.99Day pass≈ €35 per dayListed as $34.99- VOOM package, 1 device (Cruise Planner)Whole cruise · 1 device · Video callsMedian pre-cruise price across the fleet in July 2026, range USD 17.99 to 39.91. Can be cancelled for a refund before sailing.≈ €19 per dayListed as $19.99
- VOOM package, 1 device bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €30 per dayListed as $32.99
- VOOM package, 2 devices bought on boardWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €55 per dayListed as $57.98
- VOOM package, 3 devices bought on boardWhole cruise · 3 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €75 per dayListed as $82.97
- VOOM package, 4 devices bought on boardWhole cruise · 4 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €100 per dayListed as $107.96
- VOOM 24-hour passOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €35 per dayListed as $34.99
- No fare includes Wi-Fi
- Royal Caribbean's page lists video chat and remote work as supported. Zoom and Teams are named only by third parties.
- Cruise Planner is roughly USD 10 a day cheaper than onboard. The Surf-only plan has been dropped.
- The plan also works at Perfect Day CocoCay. Cabin mates can share one plan up to the device limit.
- No EUR or GBP prices are published.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.Carnival Cruise Line
StarlinkPremium Wi-Fi Plan · Whole cruise≈ €25 per dayListed as $25.50Day pass≈ €35 per dayListed as $35- Social PlanWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €19 per dayListed as $20.40
- Value Wi-Fi PlanWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €25 per dayListed as $23.80
- Premium Wi-Fi PlanWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsPre-cruise price. Onboard USD 28, or USD 35 per a December 2025 report. Lists FaceTime, Zoom and Ring.≈ €25 per dayListed as $25.50
- Premium Multi-DeviceWhole cruise · 4 devices · Video calls≈ €85 per dayListed as $90
- Value 24-hour planOne day · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €30 per dayListed as $28
- Premium 24-hour planOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €35 per dayListed as $35
- No fare includes Wi-Fi
- Each guest needs their own plan
- A plan bought before the cruise must cover the whole cruise. Daily plans are sold onboard only, and Social has none.
- One device online at a time per plan, so each user needs their own plan.
- Onboard prices conflict: USD 22, 26 and 28 on Carnival's page, 25, 32 and 35 in a December 2025 report.
- Pre-cruise saves up to 15% and closes the day before sailing. No refund once a plan is active.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.Celebrity Cruises
StarlinkPremium Wi-Fi bought before the cruise · Whole cruise≈ €25 per dayListed as $26.99Day passPrice not listed- Basic Wi-FiWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold only with All Included fare≈ -€0 per dayListed as $0
- Premium Wi-Fi bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsPer device per day, bought before sailing. Prices vary by sailing from USD 20 to 35.≈ €25 per dayListed as $26.99
- Premium Wi-Fi, 2 devicesWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls≈ €50 per dayListed as $53
- Premium Wi-Fi bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €35 per dayListed as $35
- Premium 24-hour passOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board onlyPrice not listed
- Upgrade Basic to PremiumWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold only with All Included fare (upgrade from Basic)≈ €10 per dayListed as $9.99
- With the fare: Basic Wi-Fi with the All Included fare; Premium for The Retreat suite guests
- Each guest needs their own plan
- Only Premium supports video calls.
- A 24-hour pass is reported on board on some ships. Celebrity does not advertise it.
- Celebrity's page lists no prices. These come from blogs.
- No EUR or GBP prices found.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.Holland America Line
StarlinkPremium bought before the cruise · Whole cruise≈ €25 per dayListed as $26Day passNot sold- SurfWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold only with Have It All package≈ -€0 per dayListed as $0
- Premium bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsPre-cruise starting price based on a 7-day cruise. Basic audio and video calling in messaging apps, no streaming.≈ €25 per dayListed as $26
- Stream bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls≈ €35 per dayListed as $38
- Premium bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board onlyPrice not listed
- Stream bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board onlyPrice not listed
- With the fare: Surf Wi-Fi, one device per guest, with the Have It All package
- Each guest needs their own plan
- Before the cruise, Premium and Stream cover the whole voyage. Day packages are sold on board and their price is not published.
- Bought on board, plans cover the rest of the voyage at a higher price. Multi-device upgrades are sold on board.
- One device per guest. Cabin-mates cannot share one plan.
- Speed may drop after daily limits. No standalone Surf price is published.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.P&O Cruises
StarlinkUltimate Wi-Fi (whole holiday) · Whole cruise≈ €25 per dayListed as £20Day pass≈ €40 per dayListed as £30- Essential Wi-Fi (whole holiday)Whole cruise · 1 device≈ €17 per dayListed as £14
- Essential Wi-Fi (24 hours)One day · 1 device≈ €25 per dayListed as £20
- Ultimate Wi-Fi (whole holiday)Whole cruise · 1 device · Video callsGBP 18 in late 2025. Adds streaming and voice and video calls. One device at a time.≈ €25 per dayListed as £20
- Ultimate Wi-Fi (24 hours)One day · 1 device · Video calls≈ €40 per dayListed as £30
- Classic All-Inclusive package with Essential Wi-FiWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold only with Classic All-Inclusive package (drinks, dining credit and Wi-Fi)≈ €60 per dayListed as £49
- Deluxe All-Inclusive package with Ultimate Wi-FiWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold only with Deluxe All-Inclusive package (drinks, dining credit and Wi-Fi)≈ €75 per dayListed as £59
- No fare includes Wi-Fi
- Each guest needs their own plan
- Prices are per device. To use two devices at once you need a second plan.
- The whole-holiday rate can be bought mid-cruise for the days left. Pre-booking closes 4 days before sailing.
- Blogs say video calls on Ultimate can stutter in the evening.
- Prices come from 2025 and 2026 blogs citing P&O's help page. No EUR or USD prices.
Last checked Nov 11, 2026.Princess Cruises
StarlinkMedallionNet 1 device bought before the cruise · Whole cruise≈ €30 per dayListed as $27.99Day pass≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99- MedallionNet 1 device bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsPre-cruise price for sailings from 13 Oct 2026. It was USD 24.99 before that.≈ €30 per dayListed as $27.99
- MedallionNet 1 device bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €35 per dayListed as $33.99
- MedallionNet 2 devices bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99
- MedallionNet 2 devices bought on boardWhole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €45 per dayListed as $47.99
- MedallionNet 4 devicesWhole cruise · 4 devices · Video calls≈ €45 per dayListed as $44.99
- MedallionNet 1 device day passOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99
- MedallionNet 2 devices day passOne day · 2 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €55 per dayListed as $55.99
- MedallionNet Max via Princess PlusWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold only with Princess Plus (drinks, dining, gratuities and Wi-Fi)≈ €65 per dayListed as $70
- MedallionNet Max via Princess PremierWhole cruise · 4 devices · Video calls · Sold only with Princess Premier (drinks, dining, gratuities and Wi-Fi)≈ €95 per dayListed as $105
- With the fare: MedallionNet Max with Princess Plus (1 device per guest) and Premier (4 devices per guest)
- Each guest needs their own plan
- Prices rise for sailings from 13 Oct 2026.
- Max is only sold inside the Plus and Premier packages.
- Cruise Hive and Cruise Mummy reported the new prices in late September 2026. Princess lists none.
- Cruise Mummy calls standalone rates per person. Princess does not say.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.Margaritaville at Sea
Coconut Telegraph Business · Whole cruise≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99Day passNot sold- Coconut Telegraph ConnectWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €19 per dayListed as $19.99
- Coconut Telegraph BasicWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €25 per dayListed as $26.99
- Coconut Telegraph PremiumWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €30 per dayListed as $30.99
- Coconut Telegraph BusinessWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsFrom price per night per device. Video conferencing and VPN.≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99
- No fare includes Wi-Fi
- Every plan covers one device. Buy one per device.
- The Faster Chill package (from USD 129 per stateroom) includes Wi-Fi for two devices, tier not stated.
- No free Wi-Fi. A 2026 review reported dropouts on the first sea day.
- Provider not confirmed. Forum users think it is Starlink. USD prices only.
Last checked Nov 11, 2026.Norwegian Cruise Line
StarlinkStreaming Voyage Wi-Fi Pass bought before the cruise · Whole cruise≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99Day pass≈ €45 per dayListed as $44.99- Free at Sea Wi-Fi (150 minutes)150 minutes · 1 device · Sold only with Free at Sea offer€0 per 150-minute pack
- Free at Sea Plus unlimited streaming Wi-FiWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold only with Free at Sea Plus (drinks, dining, service charges and Wi-Fi)€42.99 per day
- Voyage Wi-Fi Pass bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device≈ €30 per dayListed as $29.99
- Streaming Voyage Wi-Fi Pass bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video callsAdds audio and video streaming and VPN. NCL does not name Zoom or Teams.≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99
- Voyage Wi-Fi Pass bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €30 per dayListed as $29.99
- Streaming Voyage Wi-Fi Pass bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €40 per dayListed as $39.99
- 24-hour Voyage Wi-Fi PassOne day · 1 device · Sold on board only · On sale from cruise day 3≈ €35 per dayListed as $34.99
- 24-hour Streaming Voyage Wi-Fi PassOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only · On sale from cruise day 3≈ €45 per dayListed as $44.99
- With the fare: 150 minutes of Wi-Fi with the Free at Sea offer, unlimited streaming Wi-Fi with Free at Sea Plus
- Each guest needs their own plan
- Day passes were seen from cruise day 3 by one reviewer on one ship.
- One device online at a time per plan. Extra devices are sold on board only.
- Basic passes and the free minutes are for email and browsing. Video calls need a streaming pass.
- No 2026 pre-cruise discount was found. Latitudes members get a tier discount.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.Disney Cruise Line
StarlinkInternet + Streaming≈ €45 per dayListed as $49Day pass≈ €45 per dayListed as $49- InternetOne day · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €30 per dayListed as $30
- Internet + StreamingOne day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board onlyPer device, sold as 24-hour blocks. USD 49 from January 2026, USD 42 before.≈ €45 per dayListed as $49
- Internet bought on board for the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold on board onlyPrice not listed
- Internet + Streaming bought on board for the cruiseWhole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board onlyPrice not listed
- With the fare: Internet for suite guests: Royal Suites get Internet + Streaming for the cruise, other Concierge rooms get Internet or only 24 hours
- Blogs say FaceTime, WhatsApp and Zoom work on Internet. Disney names no tier for Zoom or Teams, so Streaming is the safer pick.
- Sources disagree whether one plan covers 1 or up to 4 devices.
- A pilot lets you book before the cruise on Wish and Dream only, 15% off on Wish.
- Disney publishes no Wi-Fi prices. iMessage and WhatsApp are free without a plan.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.Virgin Voyages
StarlinkWork From Sea (voyage pass) · Whole cruise≈ €50 per dayListed as $50Day pass≈ €55 per dayListed as $60- BasicWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold only with Base and Lock It In fares≈ -€0 per cruiseListed as $0
- ClassicWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold only with Essential and RockStar fares, and bookings made before 7 Oct 2025≈ -€0 per cruiseListed as $0
- Premium Wi-Fi bought on boardWhole cruise · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €30 per dayListed as $30
- Premium Wi-Fi bought before the cruiseWhole cruise · 2 devices≈ €30 per dayListed as $30
- Premium Wi-Fi (24-hour pass)One day · 1 device · Sold on board only≈ €40 per dayListed as $40
- Work From Sea (voyage pass)Whole cruise · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board onlyCovers the rest of the sailing, up to 3 devices in total. Supports VPN, Teams, Zoom and Meet.≈ €50 per dayListed as $50
- Work From Sea (24-hour pass)One day · 1 device · Video calls · Sold on board only≈ €55 per dayListed as $60
- Work From Sea, 2 devices (Deep Blue Extras upgrade)Whole cruise · 2 devices · Video calls · Sold on board only · Sold only with Deep Blue Extras upgrade≈ €30 per dayListed as $30
- With the fare: Wi-Fi tier follows the fare: Basic, Classic, Premium or Work From Sea (bookings from 7 Oct 2025)
- The Premium fare includes Premium. Mega RockStar includes Work From Sea for 2 devices per sailor.
- Premium may not work for Zoom, Meet or Teams. Work From Sea is the safe tier and the only one that allows VPN.
- Work From Sea is sold on board only. Pre-purchase is not live yet.
- You may not bring your own Starlink or satellite gear.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026.