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Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning #87986
02/26/2016 03:12 PM
02/26/2016 03:12 PM
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This is our 5th trip down so I know the basics. Last visit was in 2014.

What's the wifi situation now? I need an access point (router) aboard our vessel. What the current recommendation. Traveling usual spots plus Anegada.

Looks like Riteway now owns Rite Breezes in Fat Hogs Bay. We are sailing from Dream Yacht Charters near by. Any other place to provision? Quality still ok? Planning on picking up fresh produce only as durable goods will be delivered.


Thanks much!!
Boris

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Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: bkaushansky] #87987
02/27/2016 07:55 AM
02/27/2016 07:55 AM
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We love our Digicel router. Had good reception almost everywhere.

Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: socamon] #87988
02/27/2016 02:09 PM
02/27/2016 02:09 PM
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Second the digicel router. We bought the 110V version and it is rock solid. The pre-pay process requires a very specific sequence of behaviors. But, the ladies in the store can work it over the phone for you.

Check with your charter company to see if they rent access points. Otherwise, you'll need to hit a store in Road Town. Digicel also has a store in Spanishtown VG, but not walkable from marina.

Cheers, RickG


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Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: RickG] #87989
02/27/2016 02:14 PM
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RickG - so once you have the router, you can re-load over the phone without having to go back to the store? We got one last June and loved it, will need to re-load this June.

Thanks,
Rick

Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: GW248] #87990
02/27/2016 03:00 PM
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You need data such as Wifi to be able to re load. Often a challenge. But it seems to be getting easier.


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Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: warren460] #87991
02/27/2016 08:09 PM
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Where stew you chartering from? Our Lagoon 450 from CatCo had a router on board and we paid $125 for 5 logins for the week. Worked well.


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Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: TackingAg] #87992
02/27/2016 08:22 PM
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That sounds very expensive. 5 logins. Lol.


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Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show).

https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2307/pdyrX/6642/4///
Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: warren460] #87993
02/27/2016 08:27 PM
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$125 for 5 nights? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> You can buy a month on Lime for $50.

Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: sail2wind] #87994
02/27/2016 11:51 PM
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$125 for 7 nights for 5 people split equal ways with zero time spent in stores on land. Heck of a deal from my perspective.


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Re: Last minute logistics - onboard Wifi, provisioning [Re: TackingAg] #87995
02/28/2016 07:02 AM
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TMM now gives you onboard wifi for no extra fee. Perheps some others do also.


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