In port, a Maya eSIM beats Norwegian’s ship Wi-Fi, with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries from USD 9.99. At sea, our Global + Cruise plan covers 20+ cruise lines, against Norwegian’s $29.99 per stateroom per day for its Voyage Wi-Fi Pass. The meter runs per stateroom, per day and per extra device.
A Maya eSIM beats Norwegian cruise Wi-Fi on port days
On shore you need data on your phone, not a login to the ship’s network. A Maya Global eSIM is already installed, runs unlimited data with a daily high-speed allowance in 165+ countries, and follows you from port to port.
Plans come in 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day lengths. The 3-day plan costs $9.99 and the 7-day plan costs $19.99. No SIM swapping at any stop.
In a July 2026 five-star Trustpilot review of Maya, Tushar wrote: “Using Maya eSIM was a smooth and hassle-free experience from start to finish. The installation and activation were simple, and I was connected almost immediately. Throughout my trip, the connection remained stable, with fast data speeds that easily handled maps, social media, video calls, and web browsing. One of the biggest advantages was the convenience of using an eSIM instead of swapping physical SIM cards. The available plans offered good value for money, and everything was easy to set up and manage through the app. Whenever I needed assistance, the support team responded promptly and was helpful. Overall, Maya eSIM delivered reliable performance, excellent convenience, and great value. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it again and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable eSIM for travel.”
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What does Norwegian cruise Wi-Fi cost per day against a Maya eSIM?
Norwegian’s Voyage Wi-Fi Pass costs $29.99 per stateroom per day for browsing, and the Streaming pass costs $39.99. Each extra device adds $14.99 per device per day. A Maya Global plan is one flat price for the trip length you pick, from USD 9.99 for 3 days, and the Global + Cruise plan is priced on its own.
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Our Global plan prices run $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7 days, $27.99 for 14 days and $49.99 for 30 days. The 7-day plan works out to USD 2.86 a day, and the 30-day plan to USD 1.67 a day.
Cruise coverage is a separate purchase. The Global + Cruise plan costs USD 49.99 for 3 days, USD 109.99 for 7 days and USD 299.99 for 30 days.
How does a Maya eSIM keep you online at sea on a cruise?
Add the Global + Cruise plan, which covers Norwegian Cruise Line and 20+ cruise lines with unlimited data at sea. It is its own plan, separate from the Global plan, which covers 165+ countries.
The plan covers 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries, including Royal Caribbean International. Like every plan we sell, it includes a daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks. Once the Daily Quota is spent, the phone stays connected at standard speed until the day ends.
Who needs Norwegian’s Streaming pass and who can use a Maya eSIM?
Norwegian’s Browse pass fits email, web browsing and texting, and it says the Streaming pass is the one needed for Netflix, video calls or a VPN. A Maya eSIM suits the traveler who wants their own data on their own phone in port and, with Global + Cruise, at sea. That fits business travelers who don’t want to shop for a SIM on arrival, and families who want one less thing to manage.
Full hotspot and tethering are included at no extra cost. Turn on Mobile Hotspot or Internet Sharing on the phone, where supported in the country, and connect the other devices to its Wi-Fi network. Each eSIM installs on one device only.
How do you set up a Maya eSIM before you board a cruise?
Install it at home on Wi-Fi before you board; Maya can be installed in 3 minutes.
Start by checking your phone. Compatible devices include iPhones from the iPhone XR/XS series through the iPhone 17 series, including iPhone Air, SE 2 (2020) and SE 3 (2022), and Android devices running Android 10 or later. The full list is at maya.net/esim-compatible-devices.
Then install the eSIM. Once you land, switch on the Maya eSIM and select it for Cellular Data. Done! The rest of the trip is yours.
How do you avoid maritime roaming charges on a cruise ship?
Switch your phone to Airplane Mode and turn Wi-Fi on, so it never joins the ship’s cellular network, which bills maritime roaming. For data at sea beyond ship Wi-Fi, our Global + Cruise plan covers 20+ cruise lines from the app.
Home carriers charge for sea use too. AT&T’s Cruise Day Pass is $15 for each 24-hour period of phone use at sea on an included ship, and only for customers on the AT&T Elite 2.0 rate plan (AT&T, AT&T Cruise Day Pass℠ terms and conditions).
When you use the Maya eSIM plan, Turn On This Line and Data Roaming must both be ON.
Which travel eSIM should you buy for a Norwegian cruise?
Each travel eSIM’s plan structure and its published data allowance wording sit here in each company’s own words, for a traveler choosing a plan for one sailing. Maya sells one Global plan priced by trip length, with the Global + Cruise plan for cruise lines.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published | Cruise plans, as published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | One Global eSIM for 165+ countries, unlimited data at a flat price by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days, USD 49.99 for 30 days | A daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, reset every 24 hours; unlimited data at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used | Global + Cruise plan for 20+ cruise lines, priced on its own: USD 49.99 for 3 days, USD 109.99 for 7 days, USD 299.99 for 30 days |
| Airalo | Per country, per region, or one global plan; priced in USD | Our unlimited data packages don’t have a fixed total data cap. However, to keep the network running fairly for everyone, when you use more than 3GB in a day, we’ll slow down (or “throttle”) your internet speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. Your full high-speed connection will automatically be restored when your daily allowance next resets. Your daily allowance resets every 24 hours, counted from the time you activated your eSIM. | No cruise plan published |
| Holafly | Per country, per region (Europe, Latin America, Cruise plans), and monthly global plans: Light, 25GB of data, $ 49.90USD/month; Unlimited, $ 64.90USD/month; Ultra, $ 90.95USD/month | Unlimited data plans are subject to a fair use policy, which may temporarily reduce speed in cases of unusually high usage to maintain network quality for all users. | If you buy an eSIM for travel on a Caribbean cruise, you’ll only have coverage on land, and a connection is not guaranteed while sailing. In the Bahamas, please note that service is unavailable in Freeport, CocoCay, and Ocean Cay, although it remains available at the other ports. |
| Saily | Per country and per region, plus one global plan; by the gigabyte, unlimited, or both | The Unlimited plan gives you 5 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then keeps you online at 1 Mbps for the rest of the day — fast enough for navigation, messaging, and standard browsing. | No cruise plan published |
| GigSky | Per country, per region, and cruise plans; by day, unlimited data with 3.5GB daily high-speed allowance | Get up to 3.5GB/day at our fastest speeds: Video calls, uploads, streaming and more. | You can use GigSky on 200+ cruise ships (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, etc.) and in 200+ countries on land. |
The rival rows quote or briefly summarize what each company states, while the Maya Mobile row comes from maya.net.
How Maya puts one flat-priced eSIM on your phone for every cruise
Skip the daily pass per stateroom. Install one eSIM once and it stays on the phone permanently; for each trip you only buy a new plan, with no reinstalling.
Pick 3, 7, 14 or 30 days, with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries on the same eSIM. Add Global + Cruise from the app for sea days: it covers 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries, including Royal Caribbean International. When the plan expires the eSIM stays on the device, ready for the next sailing.
FAQ
Does a Maya eSIM plan renew by itself?
No. Auto Top-Up is opt-in and off by default, so with it off the plan runs until it expires and stops with no further charge. It only renews if you turn it on, and you can turn it off any time from My eSIM.
How much does an extra device cost on Norwegian Wi-Fi?
Norwegian charges $14.99 per device per day for each additional device, added onboard. That sits on top of the $29.99 per stateroom per day for the Voyage Wi-Fi Pass.
Should you use airplane mode on a cruise ship?
Yes. Switch the phone to Airplane Mode and turn Wi-Fi on to avoid expensive maritime cellular roaming charges. The phone then stays off the ship’s cellular network.
Can you keep your Maya eSIM for your next cruise?
Yes. The eSIM stays installed on the phone after the plan expires, with no need to delete or reinstall it between trips. For each trip you only buy a new plan.
What plan length covers a seven-night cruise?
The 7-day Unlimited plan suits week-long trips and costs USD 19.99 (USD 2.86/day). Your days start counting when you switch on the Maya eSIM and select it for Cellular Data on landing.
What does unlimited mean on a Maya eSIM plan?
Every plan includes a daily high-speed allowance, called the Daily Quota, and it refreshes automatically every 24 hours. Once you use it, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day.
Will your home carrier’s international day pass work on a cruise ship network?
Not for the whole sailing. AT&T’s Cruise Day Pass terms say it applies on included ships when the ship is 6 or more nautical miles from land and the device is connected to a qualifying maritime cellular network. The same terms say international use on land, in port, on airlines and aboard non-included ships is not included (AT&T, AT&T Cruise Day Pass terms and conditions).
How do refunds work on a Maya eSIM plan?
You get a full refund, less any applicable payment processing fees, if no data has been used and the request is made within 30 days of purchase. If the device is incompatible or carrier-locked and the eSIM can’t be installed, the same full refund less payment processing fees applies when no data was consumed and the request is within 30 days of purchase. Our Terms of Service set the other cases.
Maya puts one eSIM on your phone with unlimited data across 165+ countries, and the Global + Cruise plan adds 20+ cruise lines for sea days.
