eSIM for cruise travelers
Ship WiFi is slow and expensive, and maritime roaming is the most expensive data on the planet. The smart cruise setup: an eSIM for every port country, and airplane mode at sea.
Pick your destinations
One eSIM per country — install them all before you leave.
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Will my eSIM work on the cruise ship?＋
At sea, ships use satellite networks that are not included in any travel eSIM — keep data roaming off on the ship and use ship WiFi if needed. Your Layova eSIMs connect automatically each time you reach a port country.
How do I avoid huge roaming bills on a cruise?＋
Turn off data roaming for your home SIM before boarding, never let your phone connect to the ship's maritime network ("cellular at sea"), and use a prepaid eSIM in each port country instead.
How many eSIMs do I need for my cruise?＋
One per country on your itinerary. A South Pacific cruise from Auckland might use Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia eSIMs; a Mediterranean cruise might use Italy, Greece and Spain. Install them all before you sail.