Does an eSIM work on a cruise ship?

In port, in covered countries, yes. At sea, no: there is no mobile network, only the ship's Wi-Fi.

How do I avoid roaming charges on a cruise?

Turn mobile data off as the ship leaves port, and keep data roaming off on your usual line. Use the ship's Wi-Fi at sea and the eSIM in port.

The Europe plan for Mediterranean ports, the Caribbean plan for many Caribbean islands, and the Global plan for itineraries that mix regions.

Cruises

At sea no eSIM has signal, only the ship's Wi-Fi. In port, a regional eSIM gets you online in every covered country without buying a SIM in each one.

Our Europe and Caribbean plans cover most Mediterranean and many Caribbean ports on one eSIM.

Out of port there is no mobile network. Turn mobile data off so no phone connects to the ship's maritime network, which bills separately.

Some ports are not covered, the Bahamas among them. Our Caribbean and Mediterranean pages list them.

1
Pick a destination
Search a country or region. The price shows in your currency, taxes in.
2
Install in minutes
Pay and the eSIM installs itself. No physical SIM, nothing to scan.
3
Land online
Your data is live the moment you switch on. Keep your usual number.

Does an eSIM work on a cruise ship?: In port, in covered countries, yes. At sea, no: there is no mobile network, only the ship's Wi-Fi.
How do I avoid roaming charges on a cruise?: Turn mobile data off as the ship leaves port, and keep data roaming off on your usual line. Use the ship's Wi-Fi at sea and the eSIM in port.
Which plan for a cruise?: The Europe plan for Mediterranean ports, the Caribbean plan for many Caribbean islands, and the Global plan for itineraries that mix regions.