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How Much Does Crew Wi-Fi Cost On The Cruise Ship?

CHRIS WONG VLOGS
CHRIS WONG VLOGS
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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 22:00

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Editorial Summary

Active Royal Caribbean crew member Chris Wong explains the costs and limitations of internet access for ship employees. He clarifies that crew members must pay for Wi-Fi, though they access different packages than guests via the Voom service. Wong details several available options, including a 60-minute plan for 24 hours at 4 dollars and a larger monthly package providing 1,800 minutes for 90 dollars. He notes that crew internet is significantly slower than guest internet, making tasks like uploading YouTube videos difficult. The creator explains that connectivity quality varies by location, noting that while service is reliable in the Caribbean, it can be non-existent near Alaskan glaciers. The video also transitions into a vlog documenting his personal life during port days, including visiting the Gum Wall in Seattle, exploring Pike Place Market, and watching a movie in Victoria, Canada. He concludes by sharing advice on maintaining professional friendships while working on different ships and mentions an upcoming US immigration check during a turnaround day in Seattle.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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Alaska Β· Summer Β· 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the Wi-Fi for crew is not free okay we have to pay for it again this is Royal Caribbean ships

I'm paying $90 for 30 hours of internet and and I would say this normally lasts me probably does last me a good month

the crew internet let me just talk about this for a second it's not as fast as the guest Internet all right it's actually quite dramatically slower

do you know bear in mind this is my advice for future crew members or aspiring crew members who are about to join their first Royal Caribbean ship you know do bear in mind what you pay for

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Budget for crew Wi-Fi costs as it is not free and varies by location.
βœ“Use port Wi-Fi for uploading large videos to save time and money.
βœ“Keep in touch with friends from previous contracts for networking and potential meetups.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of crew Wi-Fi β€” Bear in mind what you pay for, as internet is not free and costs vary by location.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does crew Wi-Fi cost on Royal Caribbean ships?
QWhat are the available crew internet packages and their prices?
QHow does crew Wi-Fi speed compare to guest Wi-Fi?

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