Internet Rates on Ryndam

[lawgeek]

Does anyone know what HAL charges for wireless access on the Ryndam (or anyother ship for that matter)? DO they offer options such as minute rates versus daily? Although I have no choice but to use the service (i.e. monitor my business), I still wonder what I'm gonna have to pay!

 

Thanx for any input.

[john2003]

This is only part of teh answer u are seeking so hopefully others will respond. The rate for access using their PC's is 75 cents per minute with a onetime signup of $3.95

 

They have various plans for committed time but I don't have the details on these. I looked quickly to see what changes with wireless but didn't pursue as I didn't have my laptop. I think the access chareges may be the same but whether there is a wire,ess service charge was unclear.

[General Max]

Also $100 for 250 minutes of access.

 

Cheers

 

General Max

[RuthC]

The three plans are the same price, regardless if you use HAL's 'puters or your own:

 

$3.95 set-up charge plus:

$0.75 per minute or

$55.00 for 100 minutes package or

$100.00 for 250 minutes package

If you sign up for a package the first day there is usually a bonus of 20 or 30 minutes. That may also be true if you purchase a second package.

On last summer's cruise there were also a few instances of "half-time" charges if you used their 'puters during certain hours. Never saw that before.

[lizzielady]

http://www.mtnsat.com/ds_kbyg_hal.htm

[lawgeek]

Great information, I am now all set...though a little disappointed that I can't get access in my stateroom. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to lug my laptop all over the ship. At least I can get access to keep things going and maybe post an instant update or two on this board!

 

Thanks again all of you,

Brendon

[General Max]

http://www.mtnsat.com/ds_kbyg_hal.htm

 

This information is from 2003. The Westerdam is not listed. The prices may have changed but it is still a good guide.

 

Cheers

 

General Max

[hawk61]

It looks as though we're going to be shipmates General Max as DH and I are enjoying the same "countdown". Our other two cruises on Holland America were on the wonderful old Noordam and we're looking forward to the new Vista class experience.

Hawk61