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Library/Internet

Library
During days at sea, you have the perfect opportunity to retreat and to take some time for reading.  Hang loose with an exciting novel while a waiter is serving you. You´ll find a selection of books in our library.

Internet
For those guests who want the option of staying connected to the rest of the world, we offer fleetwide satellite internet. Access is facilitated through each ship’s onboard Internet Café as well as wireless internet bow-to-stern for personal laptops and most other wireless devices. This is done via satellite through a satellite modem, so guests can feel right at home while surfing the internet.

The Internet Café is open 24-hours a day and features private terminals with the latest flat panel computer monitors. Guests will have the ability to send and receive e-mail, chat online and access the internet. Guests can access their own e-mail account through AOL, Hotmail, Juno, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, guests will have the option to use their very own temporary e-mail account with our “CruiseE-mail”™.

  • An internet manager is available daily for assistance (check Carnival Capers for exact hours)
  • The computer terminals run on Windows XP and are limited to Internet communication. The terminals do not have Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL).
  • Online banking is available
  • Printing is available at $0.50 per page.

Charges apply for using the internet. TAll internet access charges will be billed directly to your Sail & Sign account. An initial one time activation fee of $3.95 applies to each user.

The following Time Plans are available:

For short cruises (less than 6 days):

  • 30 minutes for $16.50 ($0.55 per minute)
  • 60 minutes for $24.00 ($0.40 per minute)

For long cruises (6 days and longer):

  • 100 minutes for $55.00
  • 250 minutes for $100.00

Check Carnival Capers for offers including free minutes.

FunHub

Carnival has taken seagoing technology to an entirely new level with the introduction of the FunHub, a comprehensive shipboard intranet portal featuring the cruise industry’s first on-board social network along with access to a wide variety of information on the ship’s services, facilities and daily activities.

The FunHub has debuted on the new Carnival Dream.

Access to the FunHub will be available via 36 state-of-the-art stations located on decks 3, 4 and 5, including 12 within Ocean Plaza, Carnival Dream’s spectacular indoor/outdoor café and entertainment venue. The FunHub locations will provide guests with free and convenient access to an informative ship-specific intranet portal, and an exclusive shipboard social network, both of which will be available on a 24/7 basis. Guests may also access the sites via their personal laptops or via 10-inch netbooks which are available for rent and can be used anywhere on board.

The on-board social network mirrors the experience one finds on other social networking sites. Guests can create a personal profile and use the application to meet and interact with others on board, send and receive private messages, create groups based on interests, and invite friends to attend shows or participate in on-board events. Guests can also create their own private or public discussion group, inviting others in their traveling party or friends they meet on board to participate.

Designed as a convenient resource for wide-ranging information specific to the ship, the intranet portal details the ship’s numerous on-board activities, including entertainment options, daily events and youth programs. The extensive food and beverage offerings are showcased with sample menus, hours of operation and more. A filtering application is available to assist guests in planning their day.

The portal also includes weather updates for that day and the next port of call; the latest news and sports scores; biographies of key shipboard personnel; ship and cruise director announcements; fun, interactive polls; helpful three-dimensional ship maps, and a frequently asked questions section.

The on-board social network and intranet portal are available on any guest computer or Wi-Fi enabled device free of charge.

The FunHub provides guests with an exciting and convenient way to keep in touch, meet new friends and learn all about the “Fun Ship” fleet. Internet access to sites outside the FunHub also is available through all FunHub locations. Netbooks are available free of charge when purchasing a special Internet package on board.

Funville@Sea is our free ship-specific portal where guests can:

  • Find out about onboard activities and events, participate on daily polls
  • Navigate their way around the ship using cool 3D maps
  • Find info on our many food and beverage options
  • Check the weather, the latest news and sports scores
  • Read the latest ship or cruise director announcement
  • Surf the Web

Funnel@Sea is our exclusive on board free social network, where guests can:

  • Create a personal profile and meet fellow guests
  • Send and receive private messages
  • Participate in discussion groups
  • Create their own discussion groups