WIFI on Caribbean Princess

Can anyone who has recently sailed on the Caribbean Princess tell me if they had Wifi in the cabin, and if so, what cabin were you in? We recently sailed in C706 with no wifi and are currently booked in March in C5xx area.. We need access during the cruise without having to go to the internet cafe if possible.

I will switch cabins if necessary but prefer not to switch ships unless I have too.

Thanks for your input!

If there is not a good signal in the cabin, opening the door to the hallway a little (use the trash pail to prop it open) has always resulted in a better signal for us on various Princess ships.

All cabins have WiFi and have for many years. However, sometimes, if you use the Internet during peak times, it's difficult to get a signal. Two suggestions: use your computer or device before 7:30am, during dinner time or late at night. Open your cabin door. Often, that helps boost the signal.

If you're using Skype or other apps/programs that hog bandwidth, chances are you won't be able to use them.

Good suggestions, thank you. We had no service at all in C706 no matter the time. I didn't think about trying to use it with the door propped open, although I would prefer not to have to do that.

They are currently installing a better quality WiFi on the Princess Ships.They where rewiring the ship on our last cruise in Sept 2014.

We had C238 in August and did not have any problems getting a WIFI signal in our cabin. When we had a cabin that had difficulty getting a signal, I ended up taking my laptop to the atrium area to check emails and Cruise Critic. Early mornings were the best time to get a faster connection.

They are currently installing a better quality WiFi on the Princess Ships.They where rewiring the ship on our last cruise in Sept 2014.

That's good to hear. We just disembarked the Caribbean on 12/8. I hope the wiring will be updated between now and March.

We had C238 in August and did not have any problems getting a WIFI signal in our cabin. When we had a cabin that had difficulty getting a signal, I ended up taking my laptop to the atrium area to check emails and Cruise Critic. Early mornings were the best time to get a faster connection.

I'm hoping that we will have an easier time connecting in our cabin in March because we are more midship. My husband will need to connect to work several times and I need to be able to keep in touch with an ailing elderly parent and a pregnant daughter. It's just so much nicer and more convenient to connect quickly in the cabin rather than hauling our stuff to the atrium.

I need to be able to keep in touch with an ailing elderly parent and a pregnant daughter. It's just so much nicer and more convenient to connect quickly in the cabin rather than hauling our stuff to the atrium.

You have my sympathies. :( I've been there. I use my iPhone for email now and it works just fine in the cabin, where ever I've been. I don't mind sitting in the atrium for awhile either.

I'm hoping that we will have an easier time connecting in our cabin in March because we are more midship.

Being mid-ship is not what is required. How close your cabin is to the device (or similar one) shown below on the hallway ceiling is what matters.

We were deck 14 forward on Sept 22 this year, signal was very good in room and most interior common areas.

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Is wi-fi free in our rooms and throughout the ship? If not, how much does it cost? Thank you.

Is wi-fi free in our rooms and throughout the ship? If not, how much does it cost? Thank you.

Not free

Go to http://www.princess.com/learn/onboard/gifts_services/communications/index.jsp for pricing

When we had the door open, it was different! Much better. Close the door and the signal decreased. We were midship in a suite something like R 407.

Not free

 

Go to http://www.princess.com/learn/onboard/gifts_services/communications/index.jsp for pricing

Thank you, Caribill.

Being mid-ship is not what is required. How close your cabin is to the device (or similar one) shown below on the hallway ceiling is what matters.

 

Ugh, I wish I would have known that before we left the ship last Monday. I would have checked to see if it was anywhere near the cabin we have booked.

I must say, we really missed the upgraded technology that was on our Royal Princess cruise last March!

We were in c234 two weeks ago. They have princess@sea that worked well. Had the best WiFi ever on a princess cruise. I was surprised at the download speeds. Better in the morning than afternoon as usual. First time I didn't use all my time. We were also on in September and it was bad. Remarkable improvement.

Being mid-ship is not what is required. How close your cabin is to the device (or similar one) shown below on the hallway ceiling is what matters.

 

Now wouldn't that be a great thread. Locate and report the access points!

All cabins have WiFi and have for many years. However, sometimes, if you use the Internet during peak times, it's difficult to get a signal.

I think it is extremely unlikely that a router / access point would

run out of dhcp addresses to serve you. One would build their

network configuration to prevent that.

In my opinion, 'peak time' has no effect on connecting to wi-fi. It does, of course, affect what you can do once you connect.

As others have mentioned, opening your cabin door can help.

A cabin I had on coral was next to an electrical closet. Something

would turn on or off from time to time, and create so much noise

the it overwhelmed the wifi.

In the hallway, the access point was at least 15 cabins away.

I cruised in R749, and OV cabin which overlooks the wake, recently and had no problems getting WiFi in my cabin, even with the door closed.

 

In my opinion, 'peak time' has no effect on connecting to wi-fi. It does, of course, affect what you can do once you connect.

 

I have had times where a message appeared saying there were too many users to be able to connect me to the ship's internet and to try again later.

I have had times where a message appeared saying there were too many users to be able to connect me to the ship's internet and to try again later.

To wifi, or to internet?

We were on the Caribbean Princess from November 15 to December 8. We were in L252 and never had any problem getting on line.

To wifi, or to internet?

To the ship's wifi

To the ship's wifi

Once princess rolls out Princess@Sea, intranet, and messaging,

that shortage will really disappoint people.

I'm sure the crack it department will be on it, right after they

finish cleaning up from the next contest.