Wi-Fi and Starlink, cruise line apps, smart cabins and the engineering behind modern ships. How tech is changing life at sea.
Staying connected at sea has never been easier, but it can still get expensive if you're not careful. Start with How to Avoid Cellular Charges on a Cruise Ship, so your phone doesn't run up a surprise bill.
Wi-Fi prices change all the time, so check the latest for your line, like Cunard Line WiFi Internet Packages & Pricing or Virgin Voyages Increases Wi-Fi Costs. Traveling with a group? Staying Connected on Cruise Ships: The Walkie-Talkie Dilemma looks at how to keep in touch on board.
Before you pack your gadgets, read The Smart Glasses Ban, and use the cruise line apps to your advantage, like Carnival's Digital Debark. Curious why your ship vanishes from the schedule for a few weeks? What Is a Cruise Ship Dry Dock? explains.
Your phone may be one of the most useful things you bring on a cruise. It holds your boarding pass, cruise-line app, camera, messages, email, maps and probably…
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