Hidden Cost of Cruising # 10

10. Internet 

What You'll Pay: Whether you bring your own laptop and take advantage of shipboard Wi-Fi or park yourself at the computer center onboard, you will pay extremely high rates for often slow Internet connections. Most lines charge about 75 cents a minute for pay-as-you-go plans and offer packages that reduce the cost to around 55 cents a minute for buying Internet time in bulk. 

Savings Tip: You can usually find cheaper Internet centers in port, if you don't mind using some of your onshore time to check your e-mail and surf the Web. Check Cruise Critic's port profiles for Internet cafes close to your ship. If you bring your own laptop, look for cafes and other establishments with free Wi-Fi. 

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