WIFI, Internet, and Cell Phones

USING WIFI, CELL PHONES, & INTERNET ON CELEBRITY CRUISES

You can connect to the Internet either by accessing a 24/7 wireless connection "hotspot" with your own laptop or tablet, or utilizing the resources of the Internet Lounge and its computers on board. You will be able to receive email, via satellite link 24 hours a day, satellite conditions permitting.

 

These are some current Celebrity Internet packages that you can purchase onboard:

            As You Go:  $0.79/minute (pay by the minute)

            Browsing:  $59/90 minutes

            Social:  $109/240 minutes

            Day Pass:  $59/Day (one full day of continuous access)

            Unlimited $349/10-14 day voyage

Note that Internet rates and packages are subject to change without prior notice.  Note, also, that there are usually some Embarkation Day specials for Internet packages.

You can make and receive phone calls and text messages while onboard.  Cell phone roaming is enabled on the ship; however, the system can be pricey as the price plans feature international roaming rates and date charges.  Contact your mobile phone service provider to ensure that your account is activated for international roaming and inquire as to per minute rates and date charges.

Internet Onboard tips:

·        Some free minutes may be offered the first day during embarkation.  Check with the Internet Manager for specific details

·        It doesn’t matter whether you bring your own computer or use the computers on the ship.  The price is the same.

·        Think dial up speed when connecting on the ship.  If you are sending emails, get all of your writing done offline and then just connect when you actually send them.

Patti's Cruise Packing List

 This is a list that I have compiled from personal experience and is mostly geared toward women, but I think you men will get the idea!  We have a luggage scale so Ken weighs the piece of luggage that I am going to check to make sure that I don't go over the 50 pound limit!  (He is always well under the 50 pound limit, so I know that I'll have room to bring back souvenirs)!

Most airlines allow each passenger to check one bag of 50 pounds or less.  Be sure to check with your airline before departure as to luggage restrictions.  In addition to one checked bag, I take a carry-on (which is often a backpack) and a purse. To make it easier to spot our luggage, we wrap each checked bag with a colorful luggage strap. 

You should pack your travel documents, tickets, electronics, jewelry, and prescription medications in your carry-on.  Be sure to check the airline rules for what is allowed to be taken onboard, either in your purse or carry-on.

Miscellaneous:

Passport

Cruise and Air Docs

IPhone, IPad, Ipod, Camera and CHARGERS (memory cards, cables, etc.), Kindle (or books), headphones, journal, sunglasses, reading glasses, eye-glass repair kit, umbrella, lightweight tote bag

Backpack/purse/carryall

Credit cards, cash, euros (or local currency)

First Aid Kit:

Your prescription meds (in your carry-on)!                                                                    

Band-aids, Neosporin

Advil, pain reliever, etc.

Bonine for motion sickness

Cough drops, Eye drops

Immodium, Pepto Bismol

Ace bandage

Insect repellent

Sunscreen

Hand sanitizer

Stateroom:

Highlighter pen

Sticky notes (for leaving notes on your door or doors of friends)

Duct-tape (you never know!)

Travel alarm clock

Corkscrew/champagne stopper, wine stoppers

Small flashlight

Battery operated candle (great for the bathroom because it’s really dark!)

Jewelry: Don’t take good jewelry!  I usually purchase locally made jewelry as souvenirs.

Laundry:

Shout wipes (for oops!)

Clothes pins (if you want to hand wash some items and hang them in the bathroom)

Personal Hygiene/Beauty:

Shampoo/Conditioner

Hair gel/mousse

Razor

Perfume, body lotion

Deodorant

Facial cleanser/moisturizer

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Mouthwash, dental floss

Hair dryer (there will be one onboard)

Hair accessories: clips, scrunchies

Brush/comb

Make-up, foundation, etc.

Nail file, nail polish, remover wipes

Excursions:

Photo ID (I take an expired driver’s license and use that unless we are advised to take our passports ashore)

Backpack, fanny pack,

Security wallet

Money and credit card

Clothing:

Travel clothing to and from (be comfy for long overseas flights)

Daytime wear onboard and for excursions:

Assortment of dresses, skirts (long and short), sundresses, capris, tights, jeans, shorts, skorts, tee shirts, dressier tops, tank tops

Sweater, light windbreaker jacket, shrug, shawl, bathing suit and cover-up

Workout wear, jammies, undies, socks

Rain coat/poncho

Hats/visors, belts and purses

SHOES: walking, sandals, dressier, sneakers, flip flops

Evening wear: may include dresses, dressier capris or slacks and tops, skirts, tops, shoes, formal wear or sparkly top with dressy skirt or slacks (for men: tuxedo, suit, or coat and tie)