cuddylier Posted August 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hi I'm going on the Jewel of the Seas on 20th August. Just checked my cruise planner today and noticed that the surf voom plans have shown up, I know it has been discussed here that you can't usually buy it on the cruise planner. It didn't show up about a week ago when the surf and stream package only was shown (although at over £4/day more than the price shows now). And the surf and stream package is also available of course as before: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Interesting, I've not seen "Surf only" available on the pre-cruise planner for a long time. Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 5, 2017 So not only is Surf available and it's on sale, but the diff between the two tiers is smaller than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuddylier Posted August 5, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 5, 2017 So not only is Surf available and it's on sale, but the diff between the two tiers is smaller than usual. Yeah, the prices being so close seemed strange to me, I think I'll just go for surf and stream for all the difference. Surf and stream was over £4/day more expensive only a few weeks ago so I think I'll jump at it (I know I could have cancelled and reordered if I ordered at the higher price a week or so ago anyway)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcjn Posted August 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thank you for posting this, I haven't seen a good description of the Surf package! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thank you for posting this, I haven't seen a good description of the Surf package! Don't go by descriptions - that's just marketing spin. The only thing that matters are on board speed test results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdom3 Posted August 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Don't go by descriptions - that's just marketing spin. The only thing that matters are on board speed test results. My thoughts exactly. I'm sailing on the Brilliance on August 17, I noticed these two options with about $2/day difference. When I called RCCL and inquired about the differences in these two options I didn't get a definitive response. From what I've been reading here on CC it seems that the Brilliance doesn't even have the upgraded "Voom." Are they selling the same product with 2 different prices? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuddylier Posted August 5, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 5, 2017 My thoughts exactly. I'm sailing on the Brilliance on August 17, I noticed these two options with about $2/day difference. When I called RCCL and inquired about the differences in these two options I didn't get a definitive response. From what I've been reading here on CC it seems that the Brilliance doesn't even have the upgraded "Voom." Are they selling the same product with 2 different prices? Sent from my iPhone using Forums From what I know, there is still a speed difference, surf and stream is something like 2 - 4Mb/s download and surf around 0.5 - 1.5Mb/s from speed tests I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 5, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 5, 2017 My thoughts exactly. I'm sailing on the Brilliance on August 17, I noticed these two options with about $2/day difference. When I called RCCL and inquired about the differences in these two options I didn't get a definitive response. From what I've been reading here on CC it seems that the Brilliance doesn't even have the upgraded "Voom." Are they selling the same product with 2 different prices? While Brilliance does not have the faster O3b service, the service she does have is still delivered in two different service levels: Surf (slower) and Surf & Stream (faster). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdom3 Posted August 5, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 5, 2017 From what I know, there is still a speed difference, surf and stream is something like 2 - 4Mb/s download and surf around 0.5 - 1.5Mb/s from speed tests I've seen. Thanks for the breakdown! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdom3 Posted August 5, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 5, 2017 While Brilliance does not have the faster O3b service, the service she does have is still delivered in two different service levels: Surf (slower) and Surf & Stream (faster). Good to know, because just about a week ago on the cruise planner there was only one option given (as far as speed goes). Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Good to know, because just about a week ago on the cruise planner there was only one option given (as far as speed goes). Until very recently, the only package you could purchase pre-cruise for all ships was Surf & Stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 5, 2017 From what I know, there is still a speed difference, surf and stream is something like 2 - 4Mb/s download and surf around 0.5 - 1.5Mb/s from speed tests I've seen. I have yet to see any report of Surf above about .5 Mbps download speed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopetotravel Posted August 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Ok, so what is a good deal for either surf or surf/stream ? How much per day/cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 5, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Ok, so what is a good deal for either surf or surf/stream ? How much per day/cruise? I've seen it as low as $8.99/day for surf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cageyeff Posted August 5, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 5, 2017 This is what it is showing for me at the moment. Not too bothered at the moment because we are not sailing until Dec 2018. Liberty ots. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashsmom Posted August 5, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Ok, so what is a good deal for either surf or surf/stream ? How much per day/cruise? We paid $7.99/day for surf and stream for one device on the Adventure in May. It was a special deal; have not seen one like that since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopetotravel Posted August 5, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thanks, we'll be on Adventure in Feb & Mar so will be watching for a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley525 Posted August 5, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 5, 2017 What can you do with the surf and stream (it was included with my Deluxe Alcohol package :)) I get the alcohol and DH gets to check in with work :) In theory could we bring the apple TV plug it in the the TV and then stream our phone to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 5, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 5, 2017 What can you do with the surf and stream (it was included with my Deluxe Alcohol package :)) I get the alcohol and DH gets to check in with work :) In theory could we bring the apple TV plug it in the the TV and then stream our phone to it. Yes, in theory. In practice, you a much better change of a reasonable streaming experience on Oasis class, Quantum class, Freedom, Majesty, and Liberty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrishOB Posted August 5, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Only Surf + Stream is available on my British Isles cruise on Brilliance next year, and it's $14.39 per day for 1 device. No multi-device packages available on Cruise Planner as yet, but we're still 283 days out. Hoping maybe the Surf-only and/or a deal will pop up closer to sail date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRamentol Posted August 6, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 6, 2017 We paid $7.99/day for surf and stream for one device on the Adventure in May. It was a special deal; have not seen one like that since. Did you buy it before your trip or after you boarded? Was wondering when's the best time to buy the package? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 6, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Did you buy it before your trip or after you boarded? Was wondering when's the best time to buy the package? If you are a new cruiser to Royal, then your best deal will likely be pre-cruise during a sale. Keep checking your Cruise Planner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRamentol Posted August 6, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 6, 2017 If you are a new cruiser to Royal, then your best deal will likely be pre-cruise during a sale. Keep checking your Cruise Planner. We are C&A members it's been about 5 years since our last RC cruise...first time to get internet access on our own device [emoji4]Thanks for info Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 6, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 6, 2017 We are C&A members it's been about 5 years since our last RC cruise...first time to get internet access on our own device [emoji4]Thanks for info If you are Gold level, you would get a 10% discount for an internet package purchased onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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