British Isles Cruise? Here’s the Smart Way to Avoid Costly Ship Wi‑Fi
Looking to beat onboard Wi‑Fi charges and stay connected aboard and on dry land?
If you're planning a British Isles cruise with Princess Cruises, you may be wondering how best to stay connected without spending a fortune. Between ship Wi‑Fi costs and roaming fees from your North American mobile provider, the price of staying online can quickly add up.
What If There Was a Better Way?
That’s where Shore Excursion Scotland’s partnership with Saily comes in.
Saily is a travel eSIM provider backed by the same trusted team behind NordVPN — and it offers affordable, reliable mobile data access across Europe. With Saily, you can stay connected using your smartphone's built-in eSIM technology, with no physical SIM card needed.
Get started now with our exclusive link: Click here to access Saily — and don’t forget to use code ‘SHORE5’ for 5% off your first plan.
Ship Wi‑Fi & Roaming vs. Saily’s Europe Plan
Let’s compare the real costs:
Ship Wi‑Fi (1 device)
Daily Cost: $24.99
Total Cost (10 days): $249.90
Mobile Roaming (e.g. Verizon TravelPass)
Daily Cost: $10.00
Total Cost (10 days): $100.00
Saily Europe eSIM (20 Days)
One-Time Cost: $59.99
Total Cost (10 days): $59.99
With Saily’s Unlimited Europe plan for $59.99, you’re covered across all ports of call in:
United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Republic of Ireland
France
Even better, the plan lasts 20 days — making it ideal for use before and after your cruise as well.
What About Wi‑Fi Perks from Princess?
Princess Cruises often includes discounted Wi‑Fi access as part of onboard perks for loyalty members or bundled packages (like drinks, dining, and gratuities). However, these benefits aren’t available to every guest — and they only cover connectivity while you're on the ship.
With Saily, you’re not limited to shipboard access. You’ll have mobile data across the UK, Ireland, and France — perfect for using maps, booking transport, checking restaurant reviews, or staying in touch while exploring on land. It’s a more flexible, often better-value option for guests who want reliable connectivity beyond the ship.
What You Get with an eSIM
Saily's eSIM plans are data only, meaning they don’t support traditional calls or texts. But staying in touch is still simple. You can use your favourite apps, including:
WhatsApp
FaceTime Audio
Facebook Messenger
Signal
Skype
iMessage
Does It Work at Sea?
Yes — but with limitations. Saily connects to land-based cell towers, so you can often stay online while:
Docked in port
Arriving or departing from port
Once you’re far out at sea, you’ll lose signal. For this reason, we recommend downloading maps, checking emails, and messaging while near land.
What You Need to Do
If you're looking for a simple, cost-effective way to stay connected during your Princess cruise, here’s how to get started:
Choose the Unlimited Europe plan (20 Days) for $59.99
Use discount code ‘SHORE5’ at checkout for 5% off your first plan
Download the Saily app
Activate your eSIM when you arrive in the UK or Europe
Reminder: You can purchase your Saily plan any time before your cruise — just remember, it must be activated within 30 days of purchase. We recommend buying it shortly before you fly to the UK.
Technical Requirements
To use a Saily eSIM, your phone must be:
eSIM compatible (e.g. iPhone XR or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+)
Unlocked (not tied to a mobile carrier)
Not sure if your device qualifies? Most smartphones from the last 4–5 years are compatible, as long as they aren’t locked to a specific carrier.
Saily works on land, but not while fully at sea. Use it while docked, arriving or departing port, or while travelling on land before/after your cruise.
For full technical requirements, supported devices, and FAQs, please visit the Saily website.
Disclosure: We may receive a small commission if you purchase a Saily plan through our affiliate link — at no cost to you. Your support helps us continue offering helpful content and travel tips to fellow cruisers.
