Internet on Zuiderdam

[JR Ewing]

If I'm beating a dead horse please point me to a link. I have heard that there is hookup in the Deluxe Verandah Suite Category in cabin. I sailed her before and didn't care. Times change and my wife is a realtor rather than a teacher. What's the story as she needs to stay in touch. Thanks in advance.

[TIMELMAN]

My Wife Is A Realtor Also My Ta Told Me There Is No Internet In Rooms But We Only Have Vd Class Room.but Ther Is Internet On Ship But Very Slow And Costly.

[Starbright]

I thought I had seen on here that there is an internet connection in every cabin - a dial-up type. I believe there is also wireless availability in certain areas of the ship.

[unclerich]

Internet access in rooms is via dial-up - not recommended. On-board access available in Explorations cafe and some wi-fi spots. Here's the HAL info:
Internet Center
http://www.hollandamerica.com/images/onboard/img_cap_onboard_internet.gif We understand that even though you are with us for a cruise vacation, your onboard experience (http://www.hollandamerica.com/onboard/onboard.do) will be enhanced if you can connect with people back home. On Holland America Line, you can cruise anywhere in the world while accessing the rest of the world through only a few mouse clicks. Via the Internet you can stay in touch with loved ones, do business, access stock quotes or share vacation experiences in real time.
Each cruise ship in the Holland America fleet (http://www.hollandamerica.com/fleet/fleet.do) provides an Internet Center offering 24-hour email and Internet access. Printers are also available. Wireless "hot spots" (802.11b) are available on all ships for guests traveling with personal laptop computers with wireless capability. Guests may also rent wireless-equipped laptops onboard.
Vista-Class cruise ships - including ms Oosterdam (http://www.hollandamerica.com/fleet/fleetHome.do?ship=os), ms Westerdam (http://www.hollandamerica.com/fleet/fleetHome.do?ship=we) and ms Zuiderdam (http://www.hollandamerica.com/fleet/fleetHome.do?ship=zu) - provide Internet access directly from guest rooms using the dial-up connector on personal laptop computers.
Guests needing to access their home or business e-mail service or other Internet services should remember to bring login username, password and relevant access information.

[unclerich]

Here's the link to the pricing plans:

http://www.mtnsat.com/digitalseas/hal.htm

Richard

[vpoopsy]

Thanks for the info. I guess I'm leaving my laptop at home!!!

[unclerich]

Just about every port has a nearby internet cafe of some sort that will provide 'inexpensive' access.

Ask crew members for guidance. They, too, have personal needs for inexpensive internet access.

Of course, be careful about secure info being transmitted at public places.

Good luck,

Richard

[jhannah]

Richard is right! Always seek a facility on shore. They're much cheaper and are plentiful in most ports. If a crewmember can't direct you to a location, someone on shore will know.

[vpoopsy]

Oh yeah, when we were in Cozumel, I think we paid $5 for an hour, if it was that much. With security the way it is at airports now, it would be quite a hassle to carry the laptop anyway.