VOOM WiFi is fast but priced per day. Here's how to stay connected on RCL ships and in port for less — and the one eSIM that works at sea.
Royal Caribbean sells VOOM, one of the better cruise WiFi products — but it's still charged per day, per device. The cheaper route for most cruisers is a maritime GigSky pass for sea days, plus a cheap local/regional eSIM for port days. Buy both before you board and you'll rarely need to pay VOOM's full daily rate.
Connects via Royal Caribbean's onboard cellular system mid-ocean — the only consumer eSIM that does. Pair with a cheap port plan for the full trip.
The only eSIM that truly works AT SEA — maritime coverage on 290+ cruise ships, plus global land plans.
from $39 (at-sea pass)
View GigSky plans (opens an advertiser site in a new tab)At-Sea pass (RCL ships)
Caribbean / regional port plan
Europe port plan (Med RCL)
Unlimited port plan
| Provider & plan | Our score | Data | Validity | Coverage | Price | Get planGo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GigSky
Top pick
Partner pick At-Sea pass (RCL ships) Best at sea | 4.2 | 1–5 GB | Per voyage | 290+ ships incl. RCL fleet | from $39 | View plan (opens an advertiser site in a new tab) |
| Airalo Partner pick Caribbean / regional port plan Best value in port | 4.6 | 1–10 GB | 7–30 days | Caribbean, Med & more | from $4.50 | View plan (opens an advertiser site in a new tab) |
| Saily Partner pick Europe port plan (Med RCL) Best in Europe | 4.5 | 1–20 GB | 7–30 days | Mediterranean ports | from $3.99 | View plan (opens an advertiser site in a new tab) |
| Holafly Unlimited port plan Best unlimited | 4.3 | Unlimited | 1–90 days | 200+ destinations | from $6.90/day | View plan (opens an advertiser site in a new tab) |
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