Hey everyone, The Royal App Messaging Feature will be free starting Jan 2023 - please see the reference in the description below! Like & Subscribe for continuous cruise content!! We will continue to roll out our last cruise on the Explorer OTS and can’t wait to share with you our next trips on the Carnival Celebration and Ovation OTS out to Alaska! Thanks for watching 😎☀️🍻
going on my cruise in March, and struggling with how I should purchase the internet pack, then found this video. really appreciate your good tips. thought I should go with 2 devices, but now decided 1 is enough. instantly save $120. thank you for making this great video, brother! god bless you!
🤣🤣🤣 Yeah it’s pretty pricey, it would be nice to have the basic internet included then if you wanted to have the capability to stream that could be an upgrade.
@@ryanandkala considering they have to mount a bunch of satellite antennas on the ship to provide any sort decent connection speed for the HUGE number of people on the ship, it is no wonder they don't offer it for free. Do you get internet to your house for free? If you have ever had to use an older satellite feed for internet at home, just ten or fifteen years ago pure dish internet was pathetically slow when you weren't even sharing it with anyone! And that was for a house that was sitting still. The fact that they can offer any kind of internet when more than fifty miles from land is actually pretty amazing.
@@ryanandkala Hey, in computer terms, I am clearly a dinosaur. I have owned, and used ( very little ) a 300 baud modem. First serious BBS use was on a 1200 Bit Per Second modem, which I then upgraded to 2400 and then ( Man, I was just SCREAMING, back in the day ) a specialty 5600 bps modem that was only good on our local BBS and a few others. After that on to 14.4 kbs , 28.8 and finally 56K modems. I remember subscribing to the first cable modems available in our rural area, and the company apologizing because they couldn't do better than 1Gbs. ( Back then Comcast had a hard time hitting 500kbs!) So, hitting those kinds of speeds while at sea is actually a pretty good achievement. But since we used to pay $20 a month for those speeds, $20 a day does seem kind of steep. Of course, I think gas was like $.75 a gallon back then, you gotta take THAT into consideration, too.
Hi there. If l purchase 2 devices under my name, does it mean that both me and my couple can go on internet simultaneously? I just found out it is much cheaper to subscribe 2 devices under 1 person than subscribing 1 device per person. So helpful, thank you.
Yes that's correct! It's way better to do the two devices under 1 person. You're given a login that will allow 2 devices to be connected at the same time. ☀️😎🍻
We could share, but we don't want to. We're not always together on the ship. We can text each other in a way without learning something new. Not to mention, one of us is notorious for not checking messages. When bad comes to worse, they get an internet call.
Ìf you are on Royal Carribean, you can get a 1 device package if you are willing to switch back and forth between your phone and computer. It's usually best price to buy before you set sail.
Just cruised with Anthem of the Seas. The free RC mini-app was great for browsing ship activities, etc, and building/checking a nice personal RC activity calendar. The messaging aspect of it is a good idea that currently sucks because both people need to have the app up at the same time for it to work, so no background loading or signaling, as well as the free app Wi-Fi kicking you off often, sort of as they say here. We did also buy two full expensive Wi-Fi packages for our family of four and the switching off between users worked ok, though again the system knocks you out often too. Would be nice if they could construct a two tier pay system with a lower inexpensive level working for regular text messaging and text emails and then the higher Voom package for those who need or want to stream video.
Thank you so much for sharing!! I understand completely with the messaging aspect we had a similar experience. I’m hoping once they all get Starlink it’ll be a lot easier. I may be misunderstanding but they already do have a two tiered system, Surf and Surf + Stream package for exactly what you described however I think I’m missing something as you stated you bought the “Full” Wifi package. Thank you for watching!! 🍻😎☀️
@@ryanandkala You’re right and I misspoke. I didn’t consider the lower level because it wasn’t that much cheaper when it probably should be. Thanks for the video. Good information.
Hi, this is very helpful, thank you, i do have a question and hope you van help me. we are two persons on the trip, and we both need to be on internet at the same time, for work reasons, what package should i buy. (1 person 2 devoces) or the two persons 1 device each??? thanks for your help.
Good question!! You should buy one person and two devices because it ends up being cheaper than individually buying one device each! Hope this helped! 😊
So if I'm going on cruise with my family of 4, and I purchase 1 internet package for 4 devices, will all 4 of us be able to use the wifi at the same time?
I’m going on a cruise in a week. I ordered the internet package. I have kids back home, so am I able to FaceTime and message through text messages or is it a certain app I have to use?
We used to be the same!! We wanted to disconnect 100% But then we got our dog and we like to see how she’s doing at daycare and stuff like that, plus now we have UA-cam and instagram comments to reply to haha!! 🤣
Hi, Im going to b a first time cruiser!! So are you saying under my name, I can purchase one device & my boyfriend can boot me off with the same log in? Or are you saying that under my name I should purchase two devices?
Hey! That's so exciting your first cruise! You can share 1 login, it will do exactly that, just boot you off if you login on another device. You only need the two devices if you would like to both use the wifi at the same time. 😎☀️🍻
Is there a way to message with others on the ship without at WiFi package?? On our Disney cruise WhatsApp worked without a WiFi package. I am not sure if WhatsApp worked for calls on the ship
Royal Caribbean has a messaging feature within the Royal app that you can use for free. It's a bit weird sometimes you don't get the notifications. I would suggest manually loading the page to refresh to see if theres any messages as opposed to waiting for a notification. Hope that helps!
Hiii I am going to be doing the Caribbean cruise rhapsody for 7 days in December, I need the internet to do my school work, do you know if this cruise ship has good internet? Thank you so much!!
That's so exciting! The Rhapsody has Starlink so you shouldn't have any problems. It's not going to be super fast or anything but probably good enough for school work. 😎☀️🍻
@@ryanandkalathanks so much for letting me know, do you think it’s enough to take a test I check the itinerary and that day it will be a cruising day off the coast of Bonaire. I just need two hours, but I am so worried I will not be able to connect at all, I have all day anytime to do it that day. 😅
@@shirleygarcia2392You're welcome! if you're taking a test and can't be disconnected at all through the test, that's pretty risky. The internet cuts out all the time. I'd also say any video/zoom calls would be unreliable.
You’re correct! More and more ships are getting starlink, Check out the Royal Caribbean blog article in the description for more info! Thanks for watching!! 🍻😎☀️
This was very helpful, thanks you! I learned about these issues after boarding my first cruise on NCL last year and I did not want to be caught out again!
@@ryanandkala okay perfect !!! i will be going there at the end of this month for 5 days and the package price was 91$😬 i was going to use it for reels and watching youtube before bed, hope it will be worth it !!! obs: i appreciate your attention !! thanks 🙏
Yep!! You can buy a 24 hour pass I think it’s like $20-25 dollars per day a not cheap. Although, some loyalty levels get discounts on wifi, and even free days of wifi, so check into it 😀
Can you share internet packages with people on separate reservations? We are going on a cruise with some friends and we are hoping to share internet with them!
Just booked Canada in October and it appears they only offer one plan now.........VOOM Surf & Stream for $17.99/day (pre-cruise purchase). Just checked the website and this plan was all that comes up now.
Oh wow Canada in October is absolutely stunning. The colors are just breathtaking! Ya we also noticed there’s only 1 option on our other cruise too! It’s always evolving it seems!
Can someone buy one internet package and other people can just use it? Or could someone also buy it for one person and say they have three devices and let the other two people use the login for the other devices?
As long as you have the login info anyone can use it, so whether you have 1 or 3 devices they will use your login to access the wifi you purchased!! Hope that answers your question ☀️🍻😎
Hello! Thanks for this informative video! I have a holiday cruise this year with RC and would like to activate 2 devices for the wifi package, but the process is confusing via the website. It can choose who out of my guests for the wifi?? If I choose only one person for the 2 devices, my family would have to log in to that guest name selected to utilize the wifi?
You'll have a login info so whoever you share that login information with can access your wifi. So 1 login will allow 2 devices to be connected at the same time. When purchasing the package the person who you assign the 2 devices will be the one who creates the login on the first day of the cruise. I hope that clears it up for you. ☀️🍻😎
@@abigails5841 Yes exactly, the Royal App actually has a free messaging feature on it. It's pretty spotty you physically have to check your messages and it won't give you notifications but it gets the job done when you want to leave a message
Very informative! Quick question…can you receive incoming phone calls while at sea? not video chat but an actual phone call. It’ll be my bday & would like to know who was thinking of me on my special day lol
That’s so exciting a birthday cruise!! This is a Great question! If you’re not on the Wifi you probably still could as they work with cellular towers but you would pay an insane amount of money not having your phone in airplane mode. Even if you don’t answer the call all the data and messages/emails you receive would cost you. If you’re on the Wifi you’d be able to receive Wifi calls so maybe you could update your status or something notifying people that’s the best method to contact you.
Excelente video, felicidades!! Una pregunta, viajamos proximamente 4 personas en dos reservas separadas. Podre comprar solo un paquete con dos dispositivos a una sola persona y compartir 1 login con la otra reserva y les funcionara? De tal manera que se tenga 1 login para cada reserva? Gracias.
Thank you so much! ♥️ Yes if you have a package with 2 devices you can give the login to anyone, you're given a login and you can only have 2 active devices at a time but youre free to share it 😎🍻☀️
The app effective 01-Jan-23 is free with instant messaging!! You can also use it just generally to find out what’s going on at that time. So to answer your question, yes you can!☀️🍻😎
I think you’ll be okay! I saw this blog post saying that the Odyssey has received the Starlink upgrade. If you scroll down someone has posted a speed test which should be enough for you to live stream. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching 😎🍻☀️. www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/38558-starlink-is-live-on-odyssey-of-the-seas/
@@E1234 Yes I think you’re good! It looks like Freedom of the Seas was upgraded with Starlink. Here’s a reference and a little more detail for you www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/06/28/i-tried-elon-musks-starlink-internet-royal-caribbean-cruise-ship
thanks so much for all the tips! just wondering, do you know if i were to purchase the voom + soda package - do i have to buy two packages (1 for me and 1 for my boyfriend?) we are staying in the same stateroom
If I’m understanding your question properly, you only both need to get a drink package when it’s the alcoholic one. For example on our last cruise I had the refreshment package and Kala didn’t have anything. So you should be able to just buy 1 Voom + Soda, then you could just share the voom device between the two of you! 🍻😎☀️
@@ryanandkala awesome!!!!!! that's sooo good to know! we also have a furry DAUGhter and want to keep in touch. i had only ever heard of having to get some sort of drink package when getting the booze one, so thanks so much for the clarification! going to binge watch all your cruise vlogs now.. just subscribed this morning! boarding freedom next friday! i'm so excited!
We love seeing all the snapchats and instagram stories of our dog from the daycare provider, we often feel guilty for being away but knowing she’s having fun all day makes it better haha 😂 I’m glad we could help thanks so much for following along and I hope you enjoy the videos!! 🍻😎☀️
@@ryanandkala It's our first royal cruise, and my boyfriend's first cruise ever! I have only ever been on the DCL Magic so this is going to be completely different. So glad to hear that you guys loved it! I'll let you know how we liked it
We pulled up our current cruise and saw the same thing… so we checked the website and it seems they maybe phased out the wifi and replaced it with surf and stream only.
HI Ryan and Kala. I just watched your VOOM WIFI Package video. Much info thank you and I happen to be going on the exact same ship (an old one) that you were on ‘’The Explorer’’ on April 23. I run 4 ZOOM MEETINGS per week and I am doing the TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE. First of all, I can’t find where to purchase the package on the APP and after having watched your video, I am wondering whether this will work or how well, specially on Transatlantic. Please advise and thank you 🇨🇦
Hey!! You may have to go on the cruise planner online to pre-purchase, I think once you're on the ship you may be able to buy through the app. I don't anticipate you're going to be too happy with the speed you're getting on board unless they've installed Starlink on the ship. I did a brief search and couldn't find any information saying they have. Based on my experience I would be surprised if you were able to hold a zoom meeting on the Explorer sadly. You'll have to test and see where you get the best speed prior to your calls, I think it was best for me in the Solarium. Hope that helps and thanks for watching, have a wonderful cruise!! 🍻😎☀️🇨🇦❤
@@ryanandkala Thanks for your information. Another question is, do you know if I can buy one day only to try it out ? I don’t want to buy a package if it doesn’t work Thanks
That’s a great question we haven’t tried that!! If anyone in the channel knows- can you send us some info? We can also try when we get on board explorer on Saturday!
You’re welcome!! I don’t know all the ships off-hand but I don’t think Serenade has it just yet. It doesn’t mean the internet is useless but it could help with your decision depending on what you want to use it for, hope that helps! Thanks for watching!! 😎☀️🍻
@@ryanandkala So, I came across a FB post where someone suggested using a WiFi Extender/Repeater device to share Internet connection in the room. I can’t understand that device will connect to the ship WiFi and login. Just wondering if you or any of your viewers heard of it or tried it successfully? Thanks.
When you try to access the wifi, it'll prompt you to sign in or create an account. You just simply enter in some details and create your account, once that's done it'll recognize you purchased the wifi and you can sign in 😎🍻☀️
You just use the app to create an account and when you enter your room number and last name, it'll know you have the package and prompt you to make a password!
Hm great question, my initial thinking is no but it would depend on your device. You need to use a browser in order to sign into the Wifi. If you're able to do that, I don't see why it wouldn't work. 🍻😎☀️
Booked on Harmony and hopefully I can connect. Shit was $255 for my sister and I for an 8 day, and have a 14 day and 7 day booked and plan on keeping my internet access, just want to stream my UA-cam shows is all and whatervers with the $$$.
Ya the Wifi can really add up, in terms of connectivity you should be fine, Harmony of the Seas has Starlink. If you're trying to find avoid having to purchase it, maybe downloading shows ahead of time or just splitting one device with your sister could help. Thanks for watching!! 😎🍻☀️
It was so bad! I think it was the worst for us as well and we’ve done 8 Royal cruises. Hopefully they stay on track to get all the ships updated. Thanks for sharing and for watching!! 🍻😎☀️
Oh 100% I believe it should be included, but I get it, it’s expensive to run the starlink and they need to make $ But it’s getting crazy how much cruising is costing these days.
Hey everyone, The Royal App Messaging Feature will be free starting Jan 2023 - please see the reference in the description below! Like & Subscribe for continuous cruise content!! We will continue to roll out our last cruise on the Explorer OTS and can’t wait to share with you our next trips on the Carnival Celebration and Ovation OTS out to Alaska! Thanks for watching 😎☀️🍻
going on my cruise in March, and struggling with how I should purchase the internet pack, then found this video. really appreciate your good tips. thought I should go with 2 devices, but now decided 1 is enough. instantly save $120. thank you for making this great video, brother! god bless you!
Yay!! Glad we could help. You're welcome 😎☀️🍻. Hope you have an amazing cruise in March!
So glad I watched your video about to buy my Internet package. Was going to buy two devices and really just need to buy one.
Yay! We're so glad we could help! We hope you have a fantastic cruise! ☀️🍻😎
Charging for internet is ridiculous. Especially at these prices. What's next?
Electricity package?
🤣🤣🤣 Yeah it’s pretty pricey, it would be nice to have the basic internet included then if you wanted to have the capability to stream that could be an upgrade.
@@ryanandkala considering they have to mount a bunch of satellite antennas on the ship to provide any sort decent connection speed for the HUGE number of people on the ship, it is no wonder they don't offer it for free. Do you get internet to your house for free? If you have ever had to use an older satellite feed for internet at home, just ten or fifteen years ago pure dish internet was pathetically slow when you weren't even sharing it with anyone! And that was for a house that was sitting still. The fact that they can offer any kind of internet when more than fifty miles from land is actually pretty amazing.
@@Raffiki7521 Coming in hot 🔥 I like it lol. I just said it would be nice. I like your passion though 👍
@@ryanandkala Hey, in computer terms, I am clearly a dinosaur. I have owned, and used ( very little ) a 300 baud modem. First serious BBS use was on a 1200 Bit Per Second modem, which I then upgraded to 2400 and then ( Man, I was just SCREAMING, back in the day ) a specialty 5600 bps modem that was only good on our local BBS and a few others. After that on to 14.4 kbs , 28.8 and finally 56K modems. I remember subscribing to the first cable modems available in our rural area, and the company apologizing because they couldn't do better than 1Gbs. ( Back then Comcast had a hard time hitting 500kbs!) So, hitting those kinds of speeds while at sea is actually a pretty good achievement. But since we used to pay $20 a month for those speeds, $20 a day does seem kind of steep. Of course, I think gas was like $.75 a gallon back then, you gotta take THAT into consideration, too.
Oh, yeah, did I tell y'all to get off my lawn ?!?
I found that you need to leave the app open at all times to get real time messages. If you close it, you won’t get the message until you open the app.
I feel like we tried this but this is a good tip, we have a Royal cruise coming up in September we can try again!! Thank you!! 🍻☀️😎
Hi there. If l purchase 2 devices under my name, does it mean that both me and my couple can go on internet simultaneously? I just found out it is much cheaper to subscribe 2 devices under 1 person than subscribing 1 device per person. So helpful, thank you.
Yes that's correct! It's way better to do the two devices under 1 person. You're given a login that will allow 2 devices to be connected at the same time. ☀️😎🍻
My children and I are headed on a cruise in 3 days and this helped tremendously!
Yay!! So glad we could help 😊 have a wonderful vacation!!!
We were on Enchantment OTS in December. Starlink was excellent everywhere we went on the ship. It's a huge upgrade.
That’s awesome news! I can’t wait for the whole fleet to be updated! Thanks for sharing that info and for watching ☀️😎🍻
Thanks for this info Ryan! Next sunday to go on a cruise. Quick question, do we need internet package to use Royal App?
Hey! That's so exciting, you can connect to the app for free without the package! Have an awesome vacation!
I'm going on my first cruise in June and I'm wondering if the ship's WiFi works while in port.
It sure does!! :)
Great, thanks!
u just saved me money honey ! thanks again, i put 3 devices under my name and it was alot less. let you know how the wifi is on the liberty
Yay!! Glad we could help we hope you have a wonderful cruise! Yes please let us know what you think of the wifi speed! ☀️🍻😎
I just got off the Independence of the seas and it was excellent.
That's great! We just off the Oasis and it was good too, I think the entire fleet might have Starlink now which is excellent 👌
😮💨 thank goodness. I'll be on the independence 11/6/23
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!
Yay I'm so glad to hear that! You're welcome 🤗
We could share, but we don't want to. We're not always together on the ship. We can text each other in a way without learning something new. Not to mention, one of us is notorious for not checking messages. When bad comes to worse, they get an internet call.
I am a full time college student and will need to do my online courses while on the cruise. What internet package should I purchase to use my laptop?
Ìf you are on Royal Carribean, you can get a 1 device package if you are willing to switch back and forth between your phone and computer. It's usually best price to buy before you set sail.
I was about to buy internet for 2 devices until I saw ur video ty!!
🙌🏼 yay! So glad we could save you some money!!!
Just cruised with Anthem of the Seas. The free RC mini-app was great for browsing ship activities, etc, and building/checking a nice personal RC activity calendar. The messaging aspect of it is a good idea that currently sucks because both people need to have the app up at the same time for it to work, so no background loading or signaling, as well as the free app Wi-Fi kicking you off often, sort of as they say here.
We did also buy two full expensive Wi-Fi packages for our family of four and the switching off between users worked ok, though again the system knocks you out often too. Would be nice if they could construct a two tier pay system with a lower inexpensive level working for regular text messaging and text emails and then the higher Voom package for those who need or want to stream video.
Thank you so much for sharing!! I understand completely with the messaging aspect we had a similar experience. I’m hoping once they all get Starlink it’ll be a lot easier. I may be misunderstanding but they already do have a two tiered system, Surf and Surf + Stream package for exactly what you described however I think I’m missing something as you stated you bought the “Full” Wifi package. Thank you for watching!! 🍻😎☀️
@@ryanandkala You’re right and I misspoke. I didn’t consider the lower level because it wasn’t that much cheaper when it probably should be. Thanks for the video. Good information.
Hi, this is very helpful, thank you, i do have a question and hope you van help me.
we are two persons on the trip, and we both need to be on internet at the same time, for work reasons, what package should i buy. (1 person 2 devoces) or the two persons 1 device each??? thanks for your help.
Good question!! You should buy one person and two devices because it ends up being cheaper than individually buying one device each!
Hope this helped! 😊
@@kala-ryanandkala Thanks a lot.
So if I'm going on cruise with my family of 4, and I purchase 1 internet package for 4 devices, will all 4 of us be able to use the wifi at the same time?
Yes that's correct! 😎☀️🍻
I’m going on a cruise in a week. I ordered the internet package. I have kids back home, so am I able to FaceTime and message through text messages or is it a certain app I have to use?
That's so exciting! Yep you'll be able to FaceTime and message through Wifi, you just use the Royal App to connect then you're good to go.
I just want to get away and unwind. The message function sounds good though. I’m not paying for a cruise to surf the net. I can do that at home.
We used to be the same!! We wanted to disconnect 100%
But then we got our dog and we like to see how she’s doing at daycare and stuff like that, plus now we have UA-cam and instagram comments to reply to haha!! 🤣
Hi, Im going to b a first time cruiser!! So are you saying under my name, I can purchase one device & my boyfriend can boot me off with the same log in? Or are you saying that under my name I should purchase two devices?
Hey! That's so exciting your first cruise! You can share 1 login, it will do exactly that, just boot you off if you login on another device. You only need the two devices if you would like to both use the wifi at the same time. 😎☀️🍻
Is there a way to message with others on the ship without at WiFi package?? On our Disney cruise WhatsApp worked without a WiFi package. I am not sure if WhatsApp worked for calls on the ship
Royal Caribbean has a messaging feature within the Royal app that you can use for free. It's a bit weird sometimes you don't get the notifications. I would suggest manually loading the page to refresh to see if theres any messages as opposed to waiting for a notification. Hope that helps!
Hiii I am going to be doing the Caribbean cruise rhapsody for 7 days in December, I need the internet to do my school work, do you know if this cruise ship has good internet? Thank you so much!!
That's so exciting! The Rhapsody has Starlink so you shouldn't have any problems. It's not going to be super fast or anything but probably good enough for school work. 😎☀️🍻
@@ryanandkalathanks so much for letting me know, do you think it’s enough to take a test I check the itinerary and that day it will be a cruising day off the coast of Bonaire. I just need two hours, but I am so worried I will not be able to connect at all, I have all day anytime to do it that day. 😅
@@shirleygarcia2392You're welcome! if you're taking a test and can't be disconnected at all through the test, that's pretty risky. The internet cuts out all the time. I'd also say any video/zoom calls would be unreliable.
do they have offer starlink internet? as what I heard they have starlink internet in some RCCL ship.
You’re correct! More and more ships are getting starlink, Check out the Royal Caribbean blog article in the description for more info! Thanks for watching!! 🍻😎☀️
Did you say Freedom of the Seas wifi was updated?
Freedom of the Seas does have starlink! I think most of it not all of them now have been updated you should experience much faster speeds
This was very helpful, thanks you! I learned about these issues after boarding my first cruise on NCL last year and I did not want to be caught out again!
Yay!! Glad we could help. Hope you have an awesome vacation and thanks for watching!! 😎🍻☀️
is the wifi still bad even after they updated to starlink?
@@eduardoarmondd Since the upgraded I've found it much better, usually can voice call, stream Netflix for example without any issues!
@@ryanandkala okay perfect !!! i will be going there at the end of this month for 5 days and the package price was 91$😬 i was going to use it for reels and watching youtube before bed, hope it will be worth it !!! obs: i appreciate your attention !! thanks 🙏
Can you buy the internet onboard, daily, let’s say I only need it for 1 day out of 6 day cruise ?
Yep!! You can buy a 24 hour pass I think it’s like $20-25 dollars per day a not cheap. Although, some loyalty levels get discounts on wifi, and even free days of wifi, so check into it 😀
Can you share internet packages with people on separate reservations? We are going on a cruise with some friends and we are hoping to share internet with them!
As long as you have the login and password you’ll be able to access the internet so yes you can share!! 🍻☀️😎
Thanks Ryan, you just answered a number of my questions !😃
You're welcome!! Glad we could help ☀️😎🍻
Thanks for the tips, Ryan!!!
Any time!
Just booked Canada in October and it appears they only offer one plan now.........VOOM Surf & Stream for $17.99/day (pre-cruise purchase). Just checked the website and this plan was all that comes up now.
Oh wow Canada in October is absolutely stunning. The colors are just breathtaking!
Ya we also noticed there’s only 1 option on our other cruise too! It’s always evolving it seems!
Can someone buy one internet package and other people can just use it? Or could someone also buy it for one person and say they have three devices and let the other two people use the login for the other devices?
As long as you have the login info anyone can use it, so whether you have 1 or 3 devices they will use your login to access the wifi you purchased!! Hope that answers your question ☀️🍻😎
I heard that the wifi is sooooo much better now because RC is using Starlink
Definitely! I think all the ships or at least most of them now have been upgraded. The speed part of the video is probably irrelevant now.
Hello! Thanks for this informative video! I have a holiday cruise this year with RC and would like to activate 2 devices for the wifi package, but the process is confusing via the website. It can choose who out of my guests for the wifi?? If I choose only one person for the 2 devices, my family would have to log in to that guest name selected to utilize the wifi?
You'll have a login info so whoever you share that login information with can access your wifi. So 1 login will allow 2 devices to be connected at the same time. When purchasing the package the person who you assign the 2 devices will be the one who creates the login on the first day of the cruise. I hope that clears it up for you. ☀️🍻😎
@@ryanandkala Oh ok, so my daughter and I would be able to communicate on the cruise when we separate, right?
@@abigails5841 Yes exactly, the Royal App actually has a free messaging feature on it. It's pretty spotty you physically have to check your messages and it won't give you notifications but it gets the job done when you want to leave a message
Very informative! Quick question…can you receive incoming phone calls while at sea? not video chat but an actual phone call. It’ll be my bday & would like to know who was thinking of me on my special day lol
That’s so exciting a birthday cruise!! This is a Great question! If you’re not on the Wifi you probably still could as they work with cellular towers but you would pay an insane amount of money not having your phone in airplane mode. Even if you don’t answer the call all the data and messages/emails you receive would cost you. If you’re on the Wifi you’d be able to receive Wifi calls so maybe you could update your status or something notifying people that’s the best method to contact you.
So, if I purchase 2 devices under my name, does it mean that both me and my husband can go on internet concurrently ?
Yes with 2 devices you can both be on at the same time!!
@@ryanandkala Thank you! Found out it is more economical to subscribe 2 devices under 1 person than subscribing 1 device/person for 2 of us.
Yes definitely! Hope you have a wonderful cruise, thanks for watching! 🍻☀️😎
Excelente video, felicidades!! Una pregunta, viajamos proximamente 4 personas en dos reservas separadas. Podre comprar solo un paquete con dos dispositivos a una sola persona y compartir 1 login con la otra reserva y les funcionara? De tal manera que se tenga 1 login para cada reserva? Gracias.
Thank you so much! ♥️ Yes if you have a package with 2 devices you can give the login to anyone, you're given a login and you can only have 2 active devices at a time but youre free to share it 😎🍻☀️
@@ryanandkala se puede brindar la sesión a personas en la misma reserva o que estén en otra y no hay problema?
@@randal889 anyone can use it as long as they have the login information
@@ryanandkala Muchas gracias.
Can you use the app without buying the internet package?
The app effective 01-Jan-23 is free with instant messaging!! You can also use it just generally to find out what’s going on at that time. So to answer your question, yes you can!☀️🍻😎
I be going on royal odyssey of the sea should I get the internet is it worth it I wanna be live on Facebook will it work ?
I think you’ll be okay! I saw this blog post saying that the Odyssey has received the Starlink upgrade. If you scroll down someone has posted a speed test which should be enough for you to live stream. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching 😎🍻☀️. www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/38558-starlink-is-live-on-odyssey-of-the-seas/
@@ryanandkala I’m going on freedom of the seas next week. Do you think their connection will be any good? Plz help
Lol 🥹
@@E1234 Yes I think you’re good! It looks like Freedom of the Seas was upgraded with Starlink. Here’s a reference and a little more detail for you www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/06/28/i-tried-elon-musks-starlink-internet-royal-caribbean-cruise-ship
Thanks for the info Ry!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 😎🍻☀️
That tip at the end is a life saver!!!!!! 🙌🏼
Omg when I found that out life just got so much easier 😎☀️🍻
Thus was the exact info we needed, thanks
Yay so glad we could help!!! ♥️
Great video! Just what I needed!
So glad this helped!!!
thanks so much for all the tips! just wondering, do you know if i were to purchase the voom + soda package - do i have to buy two packages (1 for me and 1 for my boyfriend?) we are staying in the same stateroom
If I’m understanding your question properly, you only both need to get a drink package when it’s the alcoholic one. For example on our last cruise I had the refreshment package and Kala didn’t have anything. So you should be able to just buy 1 Voom + Soda, then you could just share the voom device between the two of you! 🍻😎☀️
@@ryanandkala awesome!!!!!! that's sooo good to know! we also have a furry DAUGhter and want to keep in touch. i had only ever heard of having to get some sort of drink package when getting the booze one, so thanks so much for the clarification! going to binge watch all your cruise vlogs now.. just subscribed this morning! boarding freedom next friday! i'm so excited!
We love seeing all the snapchats and instagram stories of our dog from the daycare provider, we often feel guilty for being away but knowing she’s having fun all day makes it better haha 😂 I’m glad we could help thanks so much for following along and I hope you enjoy the videos!! 🍻😎☀️
Oh and most importantly, have a wonderful vacation!! The Freedom is one of our favourite ships it was the first ship we went on!
@@ryanandkala It's our first royal cruise, and my boyfriend's first cruise ever! I have only ever been on the DCL Magic so this is going to be completely different. So glad to hear that you guys loved it! I'll let you know how we liked it
Can’t thank you enough!! Really simplified it for me
Super helpful - thank you!
You're welcome!! ☀️🍻😎
Why am I only getting the option to purchase the surf and stream package and not just the wifi?
We pulled up our current cruise and saw the same thing… so we checked the website and it seems they maybe phased out the wifi and replaced it with surf and stream only.
Great tips as always, thanks!
Thanks for watching!! 😎☀️🍻
HI Ryan and Kala. I just watched your VOOM WIFI Package video. Much info thank you and I happen to be going on the exact same ship (an old one) that you were on ‘’The Explorer’’ on April 23. I run 4 ZOOM MEETINGS per week and I am doing the TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE. First of all, I can’t find where to purchase the package on the APP and after having watched your video, I am wondering whether this will work or how well, specially on Transatlantic. Please advise and thank you 🇨🇦
Hey!! You may have to go on the cruise planner online to pre-purchase, I think once you're on the ship you may be able to buy through the app. I don't anticipate you're going to be too happy with the speed you're getting on board unless they've installed Starlink on the ship. I did a brief search and couldn't find any information saying they have. Based on my experience I would be surprised if you were able to hold a zoom meeting on the Explorer sadly. You'll have to test and see where you get the best speed prior to your calls, I think it was best for me in the Solarium. Hope that helps and thanks for watching, have a wonderful cruise!! 🍻😎☀️🇨🇦❤
@@ryanandkala Thanks for your information. Another question is, do you know if I can buy one day only to try it out ? I don’t want to buy a package if it doesn’t work
Thanks
@@helenepoulin6668 No problem!! Once you’re on the ship you can buy 24 hours access for a premium so you should be able to test it out
looks like if i ever book a cruise i'll stick to one of those 4 ships that has the internet upgraded.
More and more of them are getting the upgrade as they get their updates and refurbishments!
Thanks Ryan !
You're welcome!!! Thanks for watching ☀️🍻😎
Thanks mate!
You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed the video ☀️😎🍻
Good tips!!
Thank you!! 🍻😎☀️
Can you hot spot your phone so others can use at the same time?
That’s a great question we haven’t tried that!! If anyone in the channel knows- can you send us some info?
We can also try when we get on board explorer on Saturday!
@ryaneast3287 we tried today and hotspot is disabled so it doesn’t look like you can hotspot the wifi on board :(
So helpful thank you
Glad you found it helpful!! Thanks for watching ☀️😎🍻
Thanks for the video and tips. I will be on the Serenade of the Seas in May next month and wondering if they have Starlink? Thanks.
You’re welcome!! I don’t know all the ships off-hand but I don’t think Serenade has it just yet. It doesn’t mean the internet is useless but it could help with your decision depending on what you want to use it for, hope that helps! Thanks for watching!! 😎☀️🍻
@@ryanandkala So, I came across a FB post where someone suggested using a WiFi Extender/Repeater device to share Internet connection in the room. I can’t understand that device will connect to the ship WiFi and login. Just wondering if you or any of your viewers heard of it or tried it successfully? Thanks.
Does Oasis of the Seas have starlink?
She sure does!
how to access internet once you are on board? I bought the internet service. Use my reservation no?
When you try to access the wifi, it'll prompt you to sign in or create an account. You just simply enter in some details and create your account, once that's done it'll recognize you purchased the wifi and you can sign in 😎🍻☀️
The texting option on the Royal App is supposed to be free starting 1/1/23.
This is great info! I found the reference and will include it in the description!! Thank you!! 🍻😎☀️
How do u get the login and password
You just use the app to create an account and when you enter your room number and last name, it'll know you have the package and prompt you to make a password!
Does Voom still work on ship at the ports?
Yes it does! You’ll have access the whole cruise if you choose to go one of the packages 😎🍻☀️
Does Voom work for baby monitor that uses wifi?
Hm great question, my initial thinking is no but it would depend on your device. You need to use a browser in order to sign into the Wifi. If you're able to do that, I don't see why it wouldn't work. 🍻😎☀️
My cruise docs say baby monitors are prohibited.
@@christyscites3524 😥
@@christyscites3524 Great info! Thanks for sharing! ☀️😎
Booked on Harmony and hopefully I can connect. Shit was $255 for my sister and I for an 8 day, and have a 14 day and 7 day booked and plan on keeping my internet access, just want to stream my UA-cam shows is all and whatervers with the $$$.
Ya the Wifi can really add up, in terms of connectivity you should be fine, Harmony of the Seas has Starlink. If you're trying to find avoid having to purchase it, maybe downloading shows ahead of time or just splitting one device with your sister could help. Thanks for watching!! 😎🍻☀️
Having been on about 10 Royal Cruises I can say the the Explorer of the Sead had the worst internet of any of the ships.
It was so bad! I think it was the worst for us as well and we’ve done 8 Royal cruises. Hopefully they stay on track to get all the ships updated. Thanks for sharing and for watching!! 🍻😎☀️
Why are they charging that much for crappy service
Sadly it’s because they can! Good news is with starlink it’s getting better… but yes the price is very high!
NEW ROYAL APP MESSAGING WILL BE FREE STARTING JAN 2023: do you know it if did start? thank you!
Yup it's free! It's a bit annoying as you won't get notifications you have to check to see if you have any messages but it's free 👍😎
The cost of wifi is outrageous. The nickel and dime the heck out of you on these ships.
Oh 100% I believe it should be included, but I get it, it’s expensive to run the starlink and they need to make $
But it’s getting crazy how much cruising is costing these days.
0:30 The #1 complaint at 90% and all the other complaints combined at about 10% is: The butt hole raping on the price!!!
We agree the prices are getting crazy!! 🤑
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Thanks for watching!! 😎☀️🍻
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!! 😎☀️