Cruise Wifi Compared: Which Lines Include Internet and What Packages Cost
Shipboard wifi ranges from a paid add-on to a fare-included streaming plan, and the difference sits in the fare tier, not just the cruise line. Ten lines have a recorded wifi status across 21 fare or suite tiers, checked June to October 2026.
It’s All Cruises · October 27, 2026
Shipboard wifi ranges from a paid add-on to a fare-included streaming plan, and the difference usually sits in the fare tier, not just the cruise line you picked. This guide lines up ten lines with a recorded wifi status across 21 fare or suite tiers, so you can see which fare actually buys a connection.
Quick facts
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines with a recorded wifi status | 10 |
| Fare or suite tiers recorded | 21 |
| Lines with wifi status Not listed | 10: AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines, Avalon Waterways, Celebrity River Cruises, Cunard, Disney Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Windstar Cruises |
| Figures checked | June 4, 2026 to October 10, 2026, dated per line below |
Recorded wifi inclusion, by line and tier
| Line | Tier | Wifi status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line | Standard fare | Extra | Internet plans sold separately, checked September 20, 2026 |
| Royal Caribbean | Standard fare | Extra | VOOM sold separately, checked September 20, 2026 |
| MSC Cruises | Bella, Fantastica, Aurea | Extra | Checked September 20, 2026 |
| MSC Cruises | Yacht Club | Included | Browse plan, two devices per guest; streaming extra |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Cruise only | Extra | Checked September 20, 2026 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Free at Sea | Partly | 150 minutes per guest, one device |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Free at Sea Plus | Included | Unlimited streaming, one device per eligible guest |
| Princess Cruises | Standard | Extra | Checked September 20, 2026, for 2026 sailings purchased on or after July 22, 2025 |
| Princess Cruises | Plus | Included | One device |
| Princess Cruises | Premier | Included | Four devices |
| Holland America Line | Standard fare | Extra | Checked October 10, 2026 |
| Holland America Line | Have It All | Included | Surf Wi-Fi package; streaming is not included |
| Holland America Line | Have It All Early Booking Bonus | Included | Upgraded Premium Wi-Fi including streaming, subject to connectivity at sea |
| Celebrity Cruises | All Retreat suites, Aqua Sky Suite, Premium Suites | Included | Premium package, one device per guest, checked August 4, 2026 |
| Virgin Voyages | All fares (Base, Essential, Premium) and Mega RockStar suites | Included | Checked June 4, 2026 |
| Viking | Ocean fare and With Silver Spirits | Included | Connection speed varies, checked September 20, 2026 |
| Oceania Cruises | Wine & beer choice and Excursion credit choice | Included | Two logins per stateroom; streaming extra, checked September 20, 2026 |
Celebrity's Cruise Only versus All Included non-suite fare table is Not listed. The Celebrity row above covers the three recorded suite tiers only.
Device counts, minute caps and streaming across the included or bundled tiers
| Line / tier | Devices | Minute cap | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Yacht Club | Two per guest | Not listed | Extra |
| Norwegian Free at Sea | One | 150 minutes per guest | Not included |
| Norwegian Free at Sea Plus | One per eligible guest | Unlimited | Included |
| Princess Plus | One | Unlimited | Not listed |
| Princess Premier | Four | Unlimited | Not listed |
| Holland America Have It All | Not listed | Not listed | Not included, Surf Wi-Fi only |
| Holland America Have It All Early Booking Bonus | Not listed | Not listed | Included, subject to connectivity at sea |
| Celebrity suite tiers | One per guest | Unlimited | Included, Premium package |
| Virgin Voyages, all fares | Not listed | Unlimited | Not listed |
| Viking Ocean | Not listed | Unlimited | Connection speed varies |
| Oceania | Two per stateroom | Unlimited | Extra |
Where to check before you buy
Ships used for these checks include Allure of the Seas, Celebrity Edge and Scarlet Lady. Embarkation ports for the sample sailings sit on Caribbean cruises; open cruises from Miami and the Miami port guide for departure specifics. The companion piece on what else the fare buys is What is included in a cruise fare and what costs extra.
Frequently asked questions
Which lines have no recorded wifi status at all?
Ten: AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines, Avalon Waterways, Celebrity River Cruises, Cunard, Disney Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Windstar Cruises.
Does every MSC fare include wifi?
No. Bella, Fantastica and Aurea are Extra. Only Yacht Club includes a Browse plan, for two devices per guest, with streaming still extra.
Is Norwegian's wifi free with every fare?
No. Cruise only fares are Extra. Free at Sea is Partly, with 150 minutes per guest on one device. Free at Sea Plus is Included, with unlimited streaming on one device per eligible guest.
Which lines include wifi on every fare, not only a top tier?
Virgin Voyages (Base, Essential, Premium and Mega RockStar suites) and Viking (Ocean fare and With Silver Spirits) both show Included across every recorded fare, not only a suite or an add-on package.
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