AT&T and Verizon’s new cruise plans make it easier to stay connected at sea

At $20 per day, it's now slightly cheaper for you to post from the pool deck.

Apr 16, 2025 - 19:38

AT&T and Verizon’s new cruise plans make it easier to stay connected at sea

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AT&T and Verizon just announced new $20 daily cruise passes, which cover calls, texts, and limited high-speed data at sea.
AT&T’s revamped International Day Pass works on over 400 ships and includes land use on the same day at no extra charge.
Verizon’s updated Cruise Daily Pass is cheaper than its old plan and removes call overage fees.

Just because you’re leaving work emails behind on dry land, it doesn’t mean your Instagram has to go unchecked. With cruise season heating up, AT&T and Verizon are now offering updated cruise daily passes that make it easier to use your phone while enjoying life on the waves. The revamped passes of both carriers cover voice, text, and data usage at sea for $20 per day.

For AT&T customers, the new cruise option is an expansion of its existing International Day Pass. As detailed in a press release, Starting April 16, the same pass now works on more than 400 cruise ships, offering 500MB of daily high-speed data, unlimited texting, and unlimited talk for a flat rate of $20 per 24-hour period. Importantly, if you’re docked or disembark that same day, there’s no extra fee to use the plan on land.