Celebrity sells internet as Basic and Premium plans, and often bundles WiFi into the All Included fare. Here is what each costs in 2026 and how to pay the least.
The short answer
A Basic plan for messaging, and a Premium plan for full Starlink streaming, with two-device Premium near $53. Pre-purchase often drops Premium to about $27.
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Celebrity WiFi plans and prices
Celebrity encourages the All Included fare, but you can buy WiFi separately. Basic covers messaging and email, while Premium adds full streaming. Basic availability needs confirmation: Celebrity’s Wi-Fi FAQ limits Basic to eligible All Included fares or purchases made before June 1, 2023, while its current package page offers Basic for pre-cruise purchase. These official pages conflict; check your booking’s available plans and quote before relying on a standalone Basic price.
Basic
Best for messaging
- Messaging and email
- Usually an included perk
Premium
Best for streaming
- Full Starlink speed
- Streaming and video calls
Premium, 2 devices
Best for couples
- Premium on two devices
| Plan | Good for | Streaming | Devices | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Messaging and email | No | 1 | about $20 |
| Premium | Streaming and calls | Yes | 1 | about $27 to $35 |
| Premium, 2 devices | A couple online at once | Yes | 2 | about $53 |
Speed and streaming
What you can actually do online
Premium gives full Starlink speed for streaming and video calls. Basic also supports web browsing, email and selected messaging apps; it excludes streaming and video calls.
Free options
Does Celebrity have free WiFi?
No free ship-wide WiFi, but the All Included fare often bundles a Premium or Basic plan, and the Celebrity app works on the ship network.
Cellular and your phone
Using your cell phone at sea
People search for cruise internet, cellular, and data as much as WiFi, and they are not the same thing. Celebrity ships carry a cellular at sea maritime network, so your phone may show signal far from shore, but that connects through your own mobile carrier at its cruise or international roaming rates, which can be steep. To avoid surprise charges, keep your phone in airplane mode and use the ship WiFi instead, then check your carrier cruise package if you truly need cellular.
Buying and saving
How to connect, and how to pay less
- See whether the All Included fare already covers WiFi before buying separately, and pre-purchase Premium for about $27.
- Match the plan to the person who needs it, since plans are usually per person and per device unless a multi-device plan is offered.
- Use the free cruise app and its chat for onboard messaging if all you need is to reach your group.
- Download maps, music, and shows before you board so you do not pay for streaming you could have cached.
- Connect by joining the ship WiFi network, then open the landing page or the cruise app and sign in with your booking.
By ship
Celebrity WiFi by ship
Celebrity runs Starlink fleet-wide, so the same plans apply across the ships.
Celebrity WiFi and internet questions
How much is WiFi on a Celebrity cruise?
In 2026, Celebrity Basic WiFi runs about $20 per day and Premium about $27 to $35, with two-device Premium near $53. WiFi is often bundled in the All Included fare.
Does Celebrity have free WiFi?
No free ship-wide WiFi, but the All Included fare often includes a plan, and the Celebrity app works on the ship network.
Is internet the same as WiFi on a cruise?
On Celebrity they are effectively the same purchase: the plans give you internet over the ship WiFi network. Cellular is separate and runs through your phone carrier at sea.
Can I use my cell phone on a Celebrity cruise?
Yes, ships have a cellular at sea network so your phone can get signal, but it bills through your own carrier at cruise or roaming rates. Most guests use airplane mode plus the ship WiFi, or add a carrier cruise package.
Can you stream video on Celebrity WiFi?
Yes, on the Premium plan, which gives full Starlink speed for streaming and video calls. Basic also supports web browsing and email, but not streaming or video calls.
How can I save on Celebrity WiFi?
Check if All Included covers WiFi, pre-purchase Premium for about $27, and size the plan to who needs it.
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Prices are per person, per day; the guide’s original price-check date was June 2026 and prices vary by sailing. Basic’s browsing scope and the conflicting purchase guidance were rechecked on October 4, 2026; the dollar estimates were not revalidated. Confirm your available plan and current quote with Celebrity.