Short answer
Royal Caribbean’s Voom Wi-Fi costs $18.99 to $24.99 a day for one device if you buy it in the Cruise Planner before you sail (October 2026 prices). The price depends on the ship, not the date: Icon, Star and Legend are $23.99, the Oasis-class ships $22.99, and most older ships $18.99; Hero of the Seas, which starts sailing in August 2027, is $24.99. A 7-night cruise costs $132.93 to $167.93 for one device on the ships sailing now. If you only need messaging, email and maps, a GigSky Cruise + eSIM is cheaper: 1 GB for 7 days costs $31.99 and works on board and in every port on this site.
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How much is Voom on each Royal Caribbean ship?
These are the one-device prices in Royal Caribbean’s Cruise Planner for each ship that sails to an island on this site. “Regular” is the price without the pre-cruise discount; on board you pay that or more. We read each price from Royal Caribbean’s catalog on October 8, 2026, for the ship’s next sailing and for sailings in December, February and April. Every ship had the same daily rate on every date.
| Ship | Per day | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Hero of the Seas | $24.99 | $33.99 |
| Icon of the Seas | $23.99 | $32.99 |
| Star of the Seas | $23.99 | $32.99 |
| Legend of the Seas | $23.99 | $32.99 |
| Allure of the Seas | $22.99 | $30.99 |
| Harmony of the Seas | $22.99 | $30.99 |
| Oasis of the Seas | $22.99 | $30.99 |
| Symphony of the Seas | $22.99 | $30.99 |
| Utopia of the Seas | $22.99 | $30.99 |
| Wonder of the Seas | $22.99 | $30.99 |
| Odyssey of the Seas | $20.99 | $28.99 |
| Serenade of the Seas | $20.99 | $27.99 |
| Adventure of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Brilliance of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Enchantment of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Explorer of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Freedom of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Grandeur of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Independence of the Seas | $18.99* | $27.99 |
| Jewel of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Liberty of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Mariner of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Radiance of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
| Vision of the Seas | $18.99 | $27.99 |
*Independence’s October 24, 2026 sailing was $17.99 a day; its later sailings were $18.99. Hero of the Seas starts sailing in August 2027.
What does Voom cost for my cruise length?
Voom is sold for the whole cruise: the daily rate times the number of days. You can’t buy only the sea days. Find your ship’s daily rate in the table above, then read down that column.
| Nights | $18.99 | $22.99 | $23.99 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $56.97 | $68.97 | $71.97 |
| 4 | $75.96 | $91.96 | $95.96 |
| 5 | $94.95 | $114.95 | $119.95 |
| 7 | $132.93 | $160.93 | $167.93 |
| 8 | $151.92 | $183.92 | $191.92 |
Odyssey and Serenade ($20.99 a day): $62.97 for 3 nights, $83.96 for 4, $104.95 for 5, $146.93 for 7 and $167.92 for 8. Hero ($24.99 a day, from August 2027): $174.93 for 7 nights.
These are one-device prices for one guest. Each guest in the cabin who wants Wi-Fi needs a package, or you share one multi-device package (next section).
Only need messaging and maps? A GigSky Cruise + eSIM with 1 GB for 7 days costs $31.99 on any of these ships, and it keeps working in port. Compare GigSky’s cruise plans (opens provider site)
How much is Voom for 2, 3 or 4 devices?
A Voom package can cover up to 4 devices, used by one guest or shared with others in your party, Royal Caribbean says. The extra devices cost less than the first. The Cruise Planner only shows these prices once you’ve booked, so the figures below come from Royal Caribbean’s live chat on October 8, 2026. They are package prices per day, not per device.
| One-device rate | 2 devices | 3 devices | 4 devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| $18.99 | $31.99 | $40.99 | $48.99 |
| $20.99 | not quoted | not quoted | $54.99 |
| $22.99 | $36.99 | $47.99 | $57.99 |
| $23.99 | $39.99 | $52.99 | $63.99 |
For a 7-night cruise, a 4-device package costs $342.93 on an $18.99 ship and $447.93 on Icon or Star.
Is Voom cheaper if I buy it before the cruise?
Yes. In October 2026 the Cruise Planner price was 25% to 32% below the regular price on every ship we checked. Royal Caribbean’s live chat told us that on board you pay the regular price or more. Pre-cruise purchases close about a day before sailing; the Cruise Planner showed the cut-off for each sailing (for example “open until October 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM” for an October 17 departure).
Sale prices change. The discount we saw was part of an offer that Royal Caribbean dated October 7 to 13, 2026, so check the Cruise Planner again before you buy.
Is a cruise eSIM cheaper than Voom?
For light use, yes. A normal travel eSIM doesn’t work at sea. GigSky’s Cruise + plans also connect to the ship’s own mobile network. GigSky lists every Royal Caribbean ship in this guide for its Cruise + plans, and its Americas/Caribbean plan covers all 11 islands on this site, so one eSIM works on board and in every port.
GigSky’s Cruise + Americas/Caribbean prices on October 8, 2026:
| GigSky Cruise + plan | Price | Compared with Voom (1 device) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 MB, 1 day | $17.99 | about one Voom day |
| 1 GB, 7 days | $31.99 | $132.93–$167.93 for 7 nights |
| 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 | $114.99 |
GigSky also offers a free 100 MB plan when you sign up, which is 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;
- you’re cruising on your own: the 1 GB plan costs less than two days of Voom.
Pick Voom if:
- you want to stream, make video calls or upload a lot of photos and video: Voom has no data cap, and 10 GB on GigSky costs more than a week of Voom;
- you need several devices online all week: Voom’s 4-device package works out at $12 to $16 per device per day.
On GigSky, pick the Cruise + Americas/Caribbean plan: that’s the one that covers Royal Caribbean ships and all 11 islands.
What does Wi-Fi cost a couple on a 7-night cruise?
Two people, 7 nights, both on a $18.99 ship such as Enchantment or Freedom:
| Option | Total |
|---|---|
| Voom, 2-device package | $223.93 |
| Voom, two separate 1-device packages | $265.86 |
| 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 |
On Icon or Star of the Seas, the 2-device Voom package costs $279.93 for the same week. The GigSky prices don’t change by ship.
How does a GigSky cruise eSIM work on the 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 on its own, so the same plan covers your days ashore. GigSky’s own cruise guide gives a few things to expect:
- Full connectivity starts about an hour after the ship leaves port, so don’t count on it during sail-away.
- Signal is stronger on deck and in open areas than in your cabin, because the ship’s metal frame blocks it.
- You can share the plan with your other devices through your phone’s personal hotspot, GigSky says, so a couple can run on one plan if the data is enough for both.
Install it as late as you can. The Americas/Caribbean plan also covers the US, so if you install it at home in the US it 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 for a discount, turn off mobile data for the eSIM until you board. Our install guide has the steps, and GigSky’s Cruise + plans (opens provider site) start at $17.99.
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. 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 Voom or a cruise eSIM, turn off cellular data before the ship leaves port and use the eSIM or your roaming plan only once you’re ashore. Our Caribbean cruise eSIM guide covers the port side.
Which Royal Caribbean ships sail to each island?
Ship names are shortened (Icon is Icon of the Seas). These ships visit the island between October 2026 and October 2027, from Royal Caribbean’s cruise search. Your own sailing may skip some ports.
- Bahamas: Hero, Icon, Star, Legend, Allure, Harmony, Oasis, Symphony, Utopia, Wonder, Odyssey, Serenade, Adventure, Brilliance, Enchantment, Explorer, Freedom, Independence, Jewel, Radiance, Vision
- Cozumel: Hero, Icon, Star, Legend, Allure, Harmony, Oasis, Symphony, Serenade, Adventure, Enchantment, Explorer, Freedom, Independence, Jewel, Liberty, Mariner, Radiance, Rhapsody
- St. Maarten: Hero, Icon, Star, Allure, Harmony, Oasis, Symphony, Utopia, Odyssey, Adventure, Grandeur, Independence, Jewel, Rhapsody, Vision
- Dominican Republic: Star, Legend, Allure, Harmony, Oasis, Symphony, Odyssey, Serenade, Adventure, Brilliance, Explorer, Freedom, Independence, Jewel
- Jamaica: Allure, Harmony, Oasis, Adventure, Explorer, Freedom, Independence, Liberty, Mariner
- Roatán: Hero, Icon, Star, Harmony, Symphony, Serenade, Enchantment, Jewel, Liberty, Radiance
- Aruba: Icon, Legend, Allure, Oasis, Symphony, Adventure, Explorer, Freedom, Grandeur, Independence, Vision
- Curaçao: Icon, Legend, Allure, Oasis, Symphony, Adventure, Explorer, Freedom, Grandeur, Independence, Vision
- Cayman Islands: Serenade, Adventure, Enchantment, Explorer, Freedom, Independence, Jewel, Liberty, Mariner, Radiance
- Bermuda: Brilliance, Explorer, Freedom, Independence, Mariner, Vision
- Bonaire: Adventure, Explorer, Grandeur
Common questions
How much is Wi-Fi on Royal Caribbean per day?
Between $18.99 and $24.99 a day for one device when bought in the Cruise Planner before the cruise (October 2026). Icon, Star and Legend of the Seas are $23.99, the Oasis-class ships $22.99, Odyssey and Serenade $20.99 and most older ships $18.99. Hero of the Seas (from August 2027) is $24.99. The regular price, which you pay on board, is $27.99 to $33.99.
Does the Voom price change with the sailing date?
Not in our check. Each ship had the same daily rate on its October, December, February and April sailings. What changes is the discount: Royal Caribbean runs short pre-cruise sales, so the same package can cost more next month.
Can I buy Voom for only some days?
No. Voom is sold for the whole sailing, priced per day. If you only want data on a few days, a GigSky Cruise + plan with a fixed amount of data is the cheaper way to do it.
Can two people share one Voom package?
Yes. A package covers up to 4 devices, and Royal Caribbean says they can be used by one guest or shared with the rest of the party. A 2-device package costs $31.99 to $39.99 a day, depending on the ship.
Is Royal Caribbean’s Voom Wi-Fi Starlink?
Yes. Royal Caribbean Group announced in August 2022 that it would put SpaceX’s Starlink on every Royal Caribbean ship, and on every new ship, with the work finished in early 2023. Royal Caribbean says Voom is available on every ship and is fast enough to stream and make video calls. Speeds on a busy sea day vary; we haven’t measured them.
Does a travel eSIM work on a Royal Caribbean ship?
A normal country or regional eSIM doesn’t: at sea your phone can only reach the ship’s own network. Cruise plans like GigSky’s Cruise + are made for it, and GigSky lists every Royal Caribbean ship in this guide for those plans. They connect about an hour after the ship leaves port.
Is Voom worth it?
If you’ll stream, video-call or keep several devices online, yes: it has no data cap and costs $12 to $16 per device per day as a 4-device package. For messaging and maps, a 1 GB cruise eSIM at $31.99 a week costs much less.
How we checked these prices
- Voom, one device: Royal Caribbean’s Cruise Planner catalog, read on October 8, 2026 for 94 sailings across 25 ships (example: Icon of the Seas, October 17, 2026).
- Voom, 2 to 4 devices: Royal Caribbean’s live chat, October 8, 2026. We only kept quotes that matched the catalog price and the sailing length. The 2- and 3-device prices for the $23.99 ships come from one agent.
- Starlink and Voom speed: Royal Caribbean Group’s Starlink announcement (August 30, 2022) and Royal Caribbean’s Voom speed FAQ, checked October 9, 2026.
- GigSky: GigSky’s cruise page (gigsky.com/data-cruises) and published plan prices, October 8, 2026; how the eSIM works at sea from GigSky’s cruise eSIM guide. We haven’t tested it on a Royal Caribbean ship ourselves.
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