The best way to use your cell phone on a cruise is to turn your phone onto airplane mode and use the apps with Wi-Fi to avoid incurring roaming charges (which can sometimes be costly.) When you are at port you can connect to local roaming networks. Check your provider’s international plans and rates for each port you plan to visit on your itinerary. It is strongly recommended to turn off cellular data and roaming while cruising, and instead use local Wi-Fi in your port of call.
Norwegian offers a different take on Internet access. That’s because the cruise line has popular “Free at Sea” options that allow you to get free perks with your booking - one being free internet access. If you do not choose this perk, you can still purchase internet access or upgrade the free internet you received as part of Free at Sea. Norwegian offers three different levels of service. *Price of your service is cheaper when purchased before embarkation.
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Unlimited Wi-Fi: This plan provides full Internet access, outside of streaming. It also includes access to email providers, social media (no Tik Tok), and more. The cost is per device/per day and can only be used on one device at a time unless previously purchased multiple plans.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi - 1 device - $25.50 per day prior to embarkation or $29.99 per day after.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi - 2 devices - $44.99 per day prior to embarkation or $52.99 per day after.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi - 4 devices - $84.99 per day prior to embarkation or $92.99 per day after.
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Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi: Access to unlimited web surfing, email access (including VPN), social media access, all apps. The package also gives you streaming options via YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Audible, Hulu, Tik Tok etc. The cost is per device/per day and can only be used on one device at a time unless previously purchased multiple plans.
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi - 1 device - $34.99 per day prior to embarkation or $39.99 per day after.
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi - 2 devices - $57.99 per day prior to embarkation or $67.99 per day after.
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi - 4 devices - $109.99 per day prior to embarkation or $129.99 per day after.
- 250 minutes of Wi-Fi access for $105 if pre-purchased or $125 once on the ship. Can be used only on one device at a time.