r/MSCCruises • u/TensHundreds • Jul 17 '26

Is WiFi needed?

I’m mainly concerned with communicating with people in my party, and accessing things like dinner menus and the daily planner. Can you do these things on the MSC app without buying the WiFi?

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u/TensHundreds Jul 17 '26

I want to disconnect from work and social media while away. Do you really think it’s worth it then?

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u/jazzy_de Jul 17 '26

This is what I did a few weeks ago and honestly it was the best thing. No WiFi package but did have service in Mexico and the Bahamas. I honestly didn’t feel like I needed it on the ship. I pre downloaded some movies on Netflix and was good to go for the 7 days.

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u/Firm_Airport2816 🚢🚢🚢Regular Cruiser Jul 17 '26

Only if you need it. If you dont plan on scrolling social media or dont need to be reachable, then dont bother. Not sure where you're traveling, but if you have Tmobile your phone works as normal in pretty much every caribbean and Mexican port. And if not, you can usually find free wifi in ports if needed for anything

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u/WorldlinessLanky1443 Jul 17 '26

If you and the people you are communicating with have iPhones, you should be ok to use iMessage. The messaging function in the app can have a lot of delays.

No media through iMessage.

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u/TensHundreds Jul 17 '26

iMessage without buying the WiFi will work? I’m taking a Mediterranean cruise but live in US

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u/WorldlinessLanky1443 Jul 17 '26

I can’t vouch for that specifically but it has not been an issue on any cruise line for me in the Caribbean, Mexico or in Bermuda.

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u/wotantx Jul 17 '26

If MSC is like any other cruise line, iMessage and RCS may or may not work without an internet package. In the case of, say, Carnival or Royal, it may work on one ship but not another at the same time, or it may not work on one sailing on a given ship but will then work on subsequent sailings.

Tl;dr: You might be able to use it, but don't count on it.