DaveNetMan Posted March 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Going on the Carnival Dream in April. Does anyone know of any inexpensive wi-fi hotspots in Nassau, St Thomas or St Martin? Would like to check in online at least once during our trip. I know a place in Cozumel MX that was only $2 an hour, and am hoping to find something similar in any of the 3 ports I listed. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 9, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you do not get answers here, ask your cabin steward or waiter. They will know all the good places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted March 9, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you have an Ipad, Iphone or similar there is a very hand app that lists free wifi spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldesq Posted March 9, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I can only answer for St Kitts (KFC) and San Juan (BK); both are free. Hope that helps someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 9, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Where is WiFi free in San Juan? I tried getting a signal from our balcony when docked in San Juan in November but couldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted March 9, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2012 We used the wifi at Dunkin Donuts in Nassau last year. It was free with purchase ( I think it was an hour of wifi but not positive). It was crowded but doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralynn Posted March 9, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2012 The crew has always been able to point us to free internet or super cheap internet any time I've asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldesq Posted March 9, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Where is WiFi free in San Juan? I tried getting a signal from our balcony when docked in San Juan in November but couldn't. I just posted the answer to this question above....Burger King has free wifi. I was there last week, bought a soda, sat down and logged in for about an hour. It is a quick walk from the pier. Ask anyone where the BK is and they will point you in the direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 9, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2012 :o Yes I saw your answer but had no clue what "BK" meant. Sorry. So many abbreviations people use these days, we have to become mind readers to get the message. :D Thanks for clarifying. We know where Burger King is..... we've been to San Juan a great many times but have not tried or looked for free WiFi other than on our veranda when docked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 9, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Do you have a smart phone? I was able to use my IPhone on St Thomas (USVI) at no additional charge thru AT&T. Check your provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 10, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have used my phone for telephone calls with no charge in both St. Thomas and San Juan. I have never gotten free WiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldesq Posted March 10, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Be careful about using your iphone or any smartphone for that matter for wifi or calls thinking you won't be charged. First, the charge for the calls depend on the carrier and if the calls are included in your plan. Even though Verizon has always claimed my calls in San Juan are included in my plan, they always charge me as a roaming call and when I get home, I have to argue with them about the charges. If I use wifi and data through Verizon in San Juan, I am always charged as well. As for St Thomas, Verizon does not include it in their plan and I was charged a per minute rate of about 1.99 or 2.49 (forgot which) when I was there last year. If I use wifi or data through Verizon in St Thomas, I was always charged additionally as well. However, I think if you are able to find free wifi in either country/city, there is a way possibly to connect with your phone to use the net and data (so as not to use Verizon's network. I would call your carrier and ask and then ask that they confirm in writing both the charges as well as how to connect to wifi not through the carrier. Verizon has form emails as to charges for all the countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 10, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have AT & T and call free from San Juan and St. Thomas. We've talked for several hours and never charged anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted March 10, 2012 #14 Share Posted March 10, 2012 On Front Street in Phillipsburg, St. Maarten there is an air-conditioned internet cafe across the street from Little Switzerland (jeweller) - very reasonable - about $3 or $4 per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted March 10, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Be careful about using your iphone or any smartphone for that matter for wifi or calls thinking you won't be charged. First, the charge for the calls depend on the carrier and if the calls are included in your plan. Even though Verizon has always claimed my calls in San Juan are included in my plan, they always charge me as a roaming call and when I get home, I have to argue with them about the charges. If I use wifi and data through Verizon in San Juan, I am always charged as well. As for St Thomas, Verizon does not include it in their plan and I was charged a per minute rate of about 1.99 or 2.49 (forgot which) when I was there last year. If I use wifi or data through Verizon in St Thomas, I was always charged additionally as well. However, I think if you are able to find free wifi in either country/city, there is a way possibly to connect with your phone to use the net and data (so as not to use Verizon's network. I would call your carrier and ask and then ask that they confirm in writing both the charges as well as how to connect to wifi not through the carrier. Verizon has form emails as to charges for all the countries. I have a Verizon phone, and voice in San Juan is free (indicator shows as 'Extended Network'. In St. Thomas, the ominous little triangle is present, indicating that you are indeed roaming. As for using wifi....Verizon has nothing to do with that service, so they shouldn't be charging for it. If you are charged, you must have been using their data service instead of wifi.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNetMan Posted March 15, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks everyone for your replies! I'm personally only needing wi-fi for my iPad (not 3G), but good information for cell users too. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centralcalicruzer Posted March 16, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 16, 2012 There is free wi fi at the Emerald Beach Resort beach bar on St. Thomas. Lots of crew go there to use it, we were just there in January with some of the entertainers from the Emerald Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted March 17, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2012 There's wi-fi inside the terminal at Nassau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted March 19, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 19, 2012 In St. Martin we caught the ferry over to the downtown/shopping area. Hang a right from the ferry dock, and go past the stores (Lacoste) and bars, and there's a few stores with free wi-fi. You'll know the area as a lot of the ships crew will be sitting on steps, rocks, or benches with their laptops, smartphones and tablets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCjason Posted March 19, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 19, 2012 If you are docking in Crown Bay in St. Thomas which is the dock with all of the red building roofs, then there is a free wi-fi center right there in the middle building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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