Lifelong Learners
FAQ
Information Technology
Email and Internet Email and Internet FAQ
- Can I connect my laptop to the Internet?
- Can I connect to the Internet from my cabin?
- Can I send/receive attachments?
- Is there email on board?
- What is the cost for connecting to the internet to browse the web or do email?
Can I connect my laptop to the Internet?
All public areas of the vessel can access the intranet as well as the internet via wireless communication. A wireless signal may also be detected in some cabins. Please refer to separate instruction for configuring your wireless laptop or seek technical advice from the computer center.
Can I connect to the Internet from my cabin?
Only some cabins are able to access the wireless system on the ship. You can connect from public areas such as the library, purser's square, dining areas, and union.
Can I send/receive attachments?
You cannot send attachments using your shipboard, free email account; however, you can send attachments using a personal email account.
Is there email on board?
For Semester at Sea voyages, free email accounts are set up that enable you to communicate with others on the ship as well as family and friends back home. These are text-only email accounts; you must use your pesronal Gmail, Yahoo, etc. account to send emails with photos or attachments due to bandwidth limitations on the ship. Internet access is available by setting up an account.
What is the cost for connecting to the internet to browse the web or do email?
There is no charge for connecting to the Internet.
