Voice/Video Calls on ship WiFi

[sugarsnap1981]

Hello!

 

It's been 10 years since my husband and I cruised with NCL. We are taking our first child free vacation (leaving 4yr old with Grandma)! I'm wondering if the WiFi is strong/fast enough to support short, 5-10 min, voice or video calls. Does anyone have experience using the WiFi for this use case and can you provide feedback on your experience?

 

We have the free 250 min package but are considering the upgrade to unlimited WiFi so that we can remain connected all the time just in case of emergency.

 

 

 

 

[esm54687]

I can confirm WhatsApp worked flawlessly. 

 

Just make sure family and friends also have the app installed. 

[BirdTravels]

With the premium unlimited, we do FaceTime and Wi-Fi calling. 

[sugarsnap1981]

46 minutes ago, esm54687 said:

I can confirm WhatsApp worked flawlessly. 

 

Just make sure family and friends also have the app installed. 

Thanks for the response! Was this for voice/video or just texting?

[sugarsnap1981]

14 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

With the premium unlimited, we do FaceTime and Wi-Fi calling. 

have you used for the regular unlimited? wondering if there is a difference in wifi quality between the two as we don't have a need to go to the premium version.

 

many thanks!

[zqvol]

2 hours ago, sugarsnap1981 said:

Hello!

 

It's been 10 years since my husband and I cruised with NCL. We are taking our first child free vacation (leaving 4yr old with Grandma)! I'm wondering if the WiFi is strong/fast enough to support short, 5-10 min, voice or video calls. Does anyone have experience using the WiFi for this use case and can you provide feedback on your experience?

 

We have the free 250 min package but are considering the upgrade to unlimited WiFi so that we can remain connected all the time just in case of emergency.

 

 

 

 

Wi-fi calling on apple devices works fine.

[esm54687]

1 hour ago, sugarsnap1981 said:

Thanks for the response! Was this for voice/video or just texting?

Yes to all 3