Short answer
Princess’s MedallionNet Wi-Fi costs $27.99 a day for one device if you buy it before you sail, or $33.99 a day on board. At the lower price, 7 days come to $195.93. Two devices cost $39.99 a day before the cruise. The faster tier, MedallionNet Max, comes with the Princess Plus and Premier packages, which cost $70 and $105 per person per day if you book them before you sail. For messaging, email and maps, a GigSky Cruise + eSIM costs much less: 1 GB for 7 days is $31.99, and it works on board and in every port on this site.
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What does Princess Wi-Fi cost?
Without a package, Princess sells MedallionNet Classic for one or two devices. Prices per day, as Princess gave them on November 3, 2026:
| Plan | Before the cruise | On board, whole cruise | On board, one day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 device | $27.99 | $33.99 | $39.99 |
| 2 devices | $39.99 | $47.99 | $55.99 |
MedallionNet Classic is sold on every ship, including Sun Princess and Star Princess, but Princess says standalone prices can vary by sailing. After you book, the price for your cruise is under Manage Booking → Booking Details → Wi-Fi Packages.
Princess’s MedallionNet page still advertises one- and four-device packages “from $14.99”. That’s out of date: Princess dropped the four-device plan on October 13, 2026, its FAQ gives $27.99 for one device, and Princess’s chat confirmed the prices above.
What does it cost for my cruise?
Princess charges per day. For one device:
| Days of Wi-Fi | Before the cruise | On board |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $83.97 | $101.97 |
| 4 | $111.96 | $135.96 |
| 5 | $139.95 | $169.95 |
| 7 | $195.93 | $237.93 |
| 10 | $279.90 | $339.90 |
Two devices cost $279.93 for 7 days before the cruise, or $335.93 on board. Your booking shows the exact total, including how many days Princess counts for your cruise.
What’s the difference between MedallionNet Classic and Max?
Classic is the Wi-Fi you buy on its own. Max is Princess’s fastest tier: it gets priority on the best bandwidth, which is usually Starlink, and you only get it through the Princess Plus or Premier packages. Princess Plus includes Max for one device per guest, and Princess Premier for up to four.
On both tiers Princess says you can message, post photos, video chat and stream. It also says streaming and internet calls “may be restricted” on some ships, and that it filters some content.
Is Princess Wi-Fi cheaper before the cruise?
Yes, by about 20%. One device costs $27.99 a day before the cruise and $33.99 a day on board, or $42 more over 7 days. Buy it in the Princess app or in Manage Booking before you sail. If you only want to be online on one sea day, the 24-hour price on board is $39.99 for one device.
Platinum and Elite Captain’s Circle members get 50% off MedallionNet, paid back as onboard credit. That brings one device down to about $14 a day.
Can I share Princess Wi-Fi between devices?
Yes, with the 2-device plan or with Premier. Since October 13, 2026, Princess has sold MedallionNet on its own for one or two devices. Four devices come with Premier, and the third and fourth guests in a cabin can use that Wi-Fi too.
For a couple, the 2-device plan saves money: $39.99 a day against $55.98 for two single plans, or $111.93 less over 7 days. Princess couldn’t tell us whether a one-device plan can move from your phone to a laptop during the cruise, so ask on board before you count on that.
Is Princess Plus worth it just for the Wi-Fi?
Only if you also drink. Princess Plus costs $70 per person per day before the cruise ($75 on Sun and Star Princess). Besides Wi-Fi for one device, it includes up to 15 drinks a day of up to $15 each, and the daily crew appreciation charge, which Princess puts at $18 a day for interior, oceanview and balcony cabins.
Take away the crew charge, which you pay with or without Plus, and the $27.99 you’d spend on Wi-Fi, and Plus costs about $24 a day more. That buys the drinks and the faster Wi-Fi tier. Premier, at $105 a day, adds unlimited drinks, specialty dining and Wi-Fi for up to four devices. Both packages cost $5 more per person per day if you buy within four days of sailing or on board.
Is a cruise eSIM cheaper than Princess Wi-Fi?
For light use, yes: 1 GB for a week costs $31.99, against $195.93 for 7 days of MedallionNet. A normal travel eSIM doesn’t work at sea, because away from land your phone can only reach the ship’s own mobile network. GigSky’s cruise plans include that network and every island on this site, so one eSIM works on board and in port.
Every Princess ship needs GigSky’s Cruise + plan. GigSky’s Americas/Caribbean prices on November 3, 2026:
| GigSky Cruise + plan | Price |
|---|---|
| 500 MB, 1 day | $17.99 |
| 1 GB, 7 days | $31.99 |
| 3 GB, 15 days | $62.99 |
| 5 GB, 30 days | $99.99 |
| 10 GB, 30 days | $174.99 |
| Day Pass, 7 days: 500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps for messaging, maps and email | $114.99 |
GigSky also gives a free 100 MB plan when you sign up, enough to test the install at home before you pay for a cruise plan.
Pick a GigSky cruise eSIM if:
- you mostly message, check email and use maps, and 1 to 3 GB covers the whole trip;
- you want data in port too, without buying a separate eSIM for each island.
Pick MedallionNet if:
- you want to stream, make long video calls or work online every day, since Princess’s Wi-Fi has no data cap;
- you’re buying Princess Plus or Premier anyway, because the Wi-Fi comes with it.
Which GigSky plan does my Princess ship need?
All 17 Princess ships in GigSky’s ship list run their mobile network through Wireless Maritime Services, so every one needs GigSky’s Cruise + plan. That includes Sun Princess, Star Princess, Caribbean Princess, Enchanted Princess, Discovery Princess and Sky Princess (GigSky’s ship list, November 3, 2026). Pick the Americas/Caribbean plan: it covers the ship and every island on this site.
What does Wi-Fi cost a couple on a Princess cruise?
Two people, 7 days, prices before the cruise:
| Option | Total |
|---|---|
| Two 1-device MedallionNet plans | $391.86 |
| One 2-device MedallionNet plan | $279.93 |
| Two GigSky Cruise + 1 GB / 7 days | $63.98 |
| Two GigSky Cruise + 3 GB / 15 days | $125.98 |
| One GigSky Cruise + 5 GB / 30 days, shared by hotspot | $99.99 |
Princess Plus for both would cost $980 for 7 days, with drinks and crew appreciation included.
How does a GigSky cruise eSIM work on a Princess ship?
At sea, the eSIM connects to the mobile network the ship runs over its satellite link. In port it switches to a local network by itself, so the same plan covers your days ashore. From GigSky’s own cruise guide:
- Full connectivity starts about an hour after the ship leaves port, so don’t count on it during sail-away.
- Signal is better on deck and in open areas than in your cabin, where the ship’s steel blocks it.
- You can share the plan with other devices through your phone’s personal hotspot, so a couple can use one plan if the data covers both.
Install it close to your sailing date. The Americas/Caribbean plans also cover the US, so if you install it at home the plan can switch on straight away and start counting days. GigSky’s advice is to buy it a day before you sail or just before departure, and if you buy early, keep mobile data off for the eSIM until you’re on board. Our install guide has the steps, and GigSky’s cruise plans (opens provider site) start at $17.99 for Princess ships.
What happens if I use my phone at sea without a plan?
Out of range of land, your phone can connect to the ship’s mobile network, which your home carrier bills separately from its normal roaming. AT&T’s International Day Pass costs $20 a day per line for any day you use it at sea (AT&T). If you don’t buy Wi-Fi or a cruise eSIM, put your phone in airplane mode before the ship leaves port and turn Wi-Fi back on for the Princess app. Ashore, use a travel eSIM or your roaming plan: our Caribbean cruise eSIM guide covers the ports, and each island has its own page with the cheapest plans: Bahamas, Cozumel, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Dominican Republic, Roatán and Bermuda.
Common questions
How much is Wi-Fi on Princess per day?
$27.99 a day for one device if you buy before the cruise, $33.99 a day on board, or $39.99 for a single day on board. Two devices cost $39.99 a day before the cruise and $47.99 on board.
Is Wi-Fi included on Princess cruises?
Only with the Princess Plus package (one device) or Princess Premier (up to four devices). Both include MedallionNet Max, the faster tier. Otherwise you pay for MedallionNet Classic by the day.
Can I still buy Princess Wi-Fi for four devices?
Not on its own. Princess dropped the standalone four-device plan on October 13, 2026. You can buy one or two devices, or get four with Princess Premier.
Do Captain’s Circle members get cheaper Wi-Fi?
Platinum and Elite members get 50% off MedallionNet, paid back as onboard credit.
Does a travel eSIM work on a Princess ship?
A normal country or regional eSIM doesn’t, because at sea your phone can only reach the ship’s own network. Cruise plans like GigSky’s do. Every Princess ship needs GigSky’s Cruise + plan, which connects about an hour after the ship leaves port.
Can I stream Netflix on Princess Wi-Fi?
Princess says MedallionNet supports streaming, but that streaming and internet calls may be restricted on some ships. A GigSky eSIM with 1 to 3 GB isn’t enough for streaming, so pick MedallionNet if you want to watch shows.
How we checked these prices
- Prices for 1 and 2 devices: Princess’s chat assistant on the Princess Contact Us page, November 3, 2026. The pre-cruise price for one device also appears in Princess’s onboard FAQ. Cruise Hive and Travel Market Report reported the same prices when they took effect on October 13, 2026.
- Classic and Max: Princess’s MedallionNet announcement (August 2024).
- Princess Plus and Premier: Princess’s package page, November 3, 2026.
- GigSky: GigSky’s ship list and published plan prices, November 3, 2026; how the eSIM works at sea from GigSky’s cruise eSIM guide. We haven’t tested it on a Princess ship ourselves.
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