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Computer University@Sea®

Our popular Computer University@Sea program is offered on all cruises. CU@Sea provides e-mail services, Internet access, group and individual instruction on use of a PC, extensive enrichment course offerings and digital camera support. Each ship has at least 25 state-of-the-art workstations. Complimentary classes are offered each cruise. Details of these are listed in the onboard daily newsletter Reflections. There is a nominal setup fee when you begin to use any CU@Sea services involving off-ship communication. Fees apply for e-mail sent and received on board, as well as Internet access.

To view a sample of the Computer University@Sea Curriculum, click here.

To view the enhanced World Cruise 2008 CU @ Sea Curriculum, click here.

Digital Cameras

There are media readers for most standard camera memory cards.

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E-mail Services

A unique e-mail address for each guest is printed on your cruise ticket. The private e-mail system supports sending and receiving e-mail messages under 1MB. Messages are sent and received instantaneously, subject to the stability of satellite communications. There is a charge for the first 100KB of each inbound and outbound e-mail, and an additional charge for all additional outbound e-mail ("cc") addresses, and for messages greater than 100KB. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

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Home and Business E-mail Access

If your home or business e-mail provider has web access to your e-mail you will be able to access it from the ship via the Internet. If you're not sure, contact your e-mail provider. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

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Internet Access

All Computer University@Sea workstations are configured for Internet access. Charges for Internet access are $50 for 120 minutes, $200 for 600 minutes (10 hours) and $300 for 1,500 minutes (25 hours). The current schedule of charges is available on board.

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Wifi Access

Wifi access is now available on board throughout the ship. Feel free to bring your laptop. Once on board, please contact Computer University@Sea to sign up for Wifi during your voyage. Internet access charges will apply.

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Laptop Rentals

Rental PC laptops are available for your use on board for a nominal daily charge. From these computers you can access the Internet as well as your shipboard e-mail from your stateroom. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

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Private Computer Lessons

Some private lesson times are available. You can arrange for these after you arrive on the ship. Fees apply.

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Using Your Own Laptop on Board

There are several ways you might use your own laptop:

1. You can create e-mail messages and transfer them to a Computer University@Sea workstation via a floppy disk.

2. You can practice your computer lesson at leisure.

3. We can configure your PC or Macintosh laptop for Internet access from your stateroom. There is a charge for configuring your laptop, and current Internet access charges apply; the current schedule of charges is available on board.

Please note: It is not feasible to connect a laptop through the shipboard phone system directly to any phone number at home.

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