Is Maya.net any use on a cruise ship?
Maya.net in the setting that actually applies on a ship — port mornings, sea days, and the long gaps between them where most travel eSIMs quietly stop working.
Does Maya.net work at sea?
Maya Mobile, run by Mobile Maya Inc., sells a single eSIM profile covering more than 165 countries. A Global + Cruise upgrade extends it aboard more than 20 major cruise lines. The pricing is flat and unlimited rather than metered, in 3, 7, 14 and 30-day blocks. Install it once and it handles the whole trip: port stops and sea days on the same profile.
Prices last confirmed
Who Maya.net is for
Mobile Maya Inc. launched the brand in 2021 around one idea: a single universal profile instead of a shelf of country plans. The base Global plan reaches more than 165 countries on local 4G and 5G, sold as unlimited data in 3, 7, 14 or 30-day blocks. Everything is managed from the Maya Mobile: Travel eSIM app or the maya.net dashboard.
Global + Cruise extends that same unlimited arrangement to a named set of ships. The launch list ran to Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean International and Virgin Voyages. Maya counts more than 20 lines once the smaller regional operators are included. What matters is the shape of the product. It is one purchase covering an entire itinerary rather than two, which puts it alongside GigSky Cruise + Land rather than the ocean-only sellers.
Support runs around the clock through WhatsApp, with a real person on the other end rather than a bot. Maya repeats that detail in its own cruise-plan announcement.
How Maya.net holds up at sea
Out in open water the profile attaches to the ship’s own maritime system rather than reaching for a shore carrier — the same mechanism GigSky and Saily rely on. Maya sells this half as unlimited, and the word deserves a footnote. Every maritime seller applies fair use, because one satellite link is shared by several thousand people. Messaging, browsing and WhatsApp hold up well. Sustained video streaming is not guaranteed at any price. The harder limit is the operator list. On a ship that is not named, the plan quietly reverts to ordinary land-only Global behaviour for the entire voyage.
What Maya.net costs, and what that buys
Four flat prices, from Maya’s own cruise-plan announcement as reported in September 2026: $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7, $27.99 for 14 and $49.99 for 30. Every tier is unlimited rather than capped, and the 30-day block works out near $1.67 a day. Hotspot and tethering are switched on by default across all of them, not sold back as an extra.
Because it is a block rather than an allowance, there is no per-gigabyte top-up halfway through a cruise. Overrun the day count and the answer is a fresh block in one of the same four durations. The alternative is the auto-renewal toggle in the dashboard, which extends the plan rather than letting it lapse. The refund terms are worth reading before departure. A full refund minus a processing fee is available within 30 days, but only under 10% usage on a fixed plan or under 1GB on an unlimited one. On a seven-night sailing that realistically means the first day or two.
The details that matter on a ship
| Coverage | 165+ countries on land; 20+ named cruise lines at sea via ship-based maritime data |
|---|---|
| Hotspot / tethering | Yes, included by default on every plan |
| Data / calls / SMS | Data only; no calls or SMS, though apps like WhatsApp work over data |
| Validity | Flat 3, 7, 14 or 30-day blocks; unlimited data within the block |
| Activation | QR code or manual entry; begins once installed and connected to a network |
| App | Maya Mobile: Travel eSIM (iOS/Android), or the maya.net account dashboard |
| Top-ups | Buy a fresh block in the same durations; optional auto-renewal toggle |
| Refunds | Full refund minus a processing fee within 30 days if under 10% (fixed) or 1GB (unlimited) used |
| Support | 24/7 via WhatsApp with a human agent, plus email |
| Device compatibility | eSIM-capable iPhone and Android handsets |
| Payment | Card checkout via the app or the website |
Getting it working before you sail
Buying a Global + Cruise plan gets you a QR code. Scan and install it while you're still on home wi-fi, well before you board. The eSIM download needs an active internet connection to finish, and you won't have one once you're underway. Maya recommends leaving the profile inactive until you need it. That way you can install it days ahead, then set it as your data line just before you leave. From there, it picks up shore networks at your first port, then the ship's own maritime system once you're at sea.
Where Maya.net shines, and where it does not
- One eSIM for port days and sea days alike, with no switching.
- Flat, unlimited pricing, so there is no data allowance to watch.
- Hotspot and tethering included by default on every plan.
- A named cruise-line list that is narrower than GigSky's broader ship roster.
- Unlimited at sea still means fair-use limits, not a guaranteed fast link.
- The refund window closes fast after light use on a short cruise.
Maya.net cruise and ferry plans
Maya.net — 30 Days Unlimited Global + Cruise Data🟢 Works at seaUnlimitedBest value⚠️ Unlimited by duration rather than by gigabyte, covering land in 180 countries and supported vessels at sea on one plan. Fair use: 5GB per day at full speed, then 3Mbps for the rest of the day.
Get deal →$299.99≈ $10.00/day- Maya.net — 14 Days Unlimited Global + Cruise Data🟢 Works at seaUnlimited
⚠️ Unlimited by duration rather than by gigabyte, covering land in 180 countries and supported vessels at sea on one plan. Fair use: 5GB per day at full speed, then 3Mbps for the rest of the day.
Get deal →$160.99≈ $11.50/day - Maya.net — 7 Days Unlimited Global + Cruise Data🟢 Works at seaUnlimited
⚠️ Unlimited by duration rather than by gigabyte, covering land in 180 countries and supported vessels at sea on one plan. Fair use: 5GB per day at full speed, then 3Mbps for the rest of the day.
Get deal →$109.99≈ $15.71/day - Maya.net — 3 Days Unlimited Global + Cruise Data🟢 Works at seaUnlimited
⚠️ Unlimited by duration rather than by gigabyte, covering land in 180 countries and supported vessels at sea on one plan. Fair use: 5GB per day at full speed, then 3Mbps for the rest of the day.
Get deal →$49.99≈ $16.66/day
The verdict for cruise passengers
For anyone who would rather buy once and stop thinking about it, Global + Cruise is a genuinely good answer: unlimited data, one profile, and coverage that follows the ship out of the home port and back again. All of that rests on one condition. The line has to be on Maya’s published list. Anyone pricing a trip by the gigabyte should still run the numbers against a metered at-sea plan. A light data habit over a short sailing can come out cheaper on the meter than on the flat rate.
Other providers that work at sea
The rest of the field selling genuine at-sea coverage, so you can compare on the same terms:
Maya’s nearest rival on price is Saily, and the two are usually decided on one question rather than on cost — whether you want land data on the same profile. Maya’s Global + Cruise does; Saily Cruise deliberately does not.
Frequently asked questions
01Does Maya.net work on a cruise ship?+
Yes. Maya.net sells genuine maritime plans that connect to the ship's own at-sea cellular network, well beyond the reach of land masts.
02Which cruise lines does Maya's Global + Cruise plan actually name?+
Maya names Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean International and Virgin Voyages. Once smaller and regional operators are added, Maya counts more than 20 cruise lines in total. Sailing on an unlisted line? You'll still get the land-side Global coverage. You just won't get the at-sea half.
03Does Maya's unlimited Global + Cruise plan really have no data cap?+
It's sold as unlimited, not metered. But Maya's own refund terms flag a 1GB threshold for unlimited plans. That's a rough marker of where the fair-use ceiling sits in practice. Go beyond that, and expect the same throttling every maritime seller applies once a ship's shared satellite link gets busy.
04How does Maya Mobile support a customer stuck at sea?+
Support runs 24/7 through WhatsApp, and you'll reach a real person, not an automated queue. That helps, because the main problem you can hit — an uncovered ship — can't be fixed by restarting your eSIM. Email support is there too, for anything that isn't urgent.
Every ship Maya.net names (203)
Maya.net publishes these 203 vessels across 24 operators. Most providers state a fleet count and no names, so a list like this is the only way to check a specific hull before you pay — and absence from it is not proof of no coverage, only of no published confirmation.
Azamara Cruises 4 ships
- Journey
- Onward
- Pursuit
- Quest
Carnival Cruise Line 25 ships
- Breeze
- Celebration
- Conquest
- Dream
- Elation
- Freedom
- Glory
- Horizon
- Jubilee
- Legend
- Liberty
- Luminosa
- Magic
- Mardi Gras
- Miracle
- Panorama
- Paradise
- Pride
- Radiance
- Spirit
- Splendor
- Sunrise
- Sunshine
- Valor
- Vista
Celebrity Cruises 13 ships
- Apex
- Ascent
- Beyond
- Constellation
- Eclipse
- Edge
- Equinox
- Infinity
- Millennium
- Reflection
- Silhouette
- Solstice
- Summit
Disney Cruise Line 5 ships
- Dream
- Fantasy
- Magic
- Wish
- Wonder
Explora Journeys 1 ship
- Explora 1
Exploris 1 ship
- Exploris ONE
Fred. Olsen Cruise Line 4 ships
- Balmoral
- Bolette
- Borealis
- Braemar
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises 5 ships
- Europa 1
- Europa 2
- Hanseatic Inspiration
- Hanseatic Nature
- Hanseatic Spirit
Holland America Line 11 ships
- Eurodam
- Koningsdam
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- Nieuw Statendam
- Noordam
- Oosterdam
- Rotterdam
- Volendam
- Westerdam
- Zaandam
- Zuiderdam
Japan Grace 1 ship
- Pacific World
MSC Cruises 22 ships
- Armonia
- Bellissima
- Divina
- Euribia
- Fantasia
- Grandiosa
- Lirica
- Magnifica
- Meraviglia
- Musica
- Opera
- Orchestra
- Poesia
- Preziosa
- Seascape
- Seashore
- Seaside
- Seaview
- Sinfonia
- Splendida
- Virtuosa
- World Europa
Norwegian Cruise Line 18 ships
- Bliss
- Breakaway
- Dawn
- Encore
- Epic
- Escape
- Gem
- Getaway
- Jade
- Jewel
- Joy
- Pearl
- Prima
- Sky
- Spirit
- Star
- Sun
- Viva
Oceania Cruises 7 ships
- Insignia
- Marina
- Nautica
- Regatta
- Riviera
- Sirena
- Vista
P & O Ferries 2 ships
- Pride Of Hull
- Pride Of Rotterdam
P&O Australia 3 ships
- Pacific Adventure
- Pacific Encounter
- Pacific Explorer
Princess Cruises 16 ships
- Caribbean Princess
- Coral Princess
- Crown Princess
- Diamond Princess
- Discovery Princess
- Emerald Princess
- Enchanted Princess
- Grand Princess
- Island Princess
- Majestic Princess
- Regal Princess
- Royal Princess
- Ruby Princess
- Sapphire Princess
- Sky Princess
- Sun Princess
Regent Seven Seas 6 ships
- Seven Seas Explorer
- Seven Seas Grandeur
- Seven Seas Mariner
- Seven Seas Navigator
- Seven Seas Splendor
- Seven Seas Voyager
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection 1 ship
- Evrima
Royal Caribbean International 27 ships
- Adventure of the Seas
- Allure of the Seas
- Anthem of the Seas
- Brilliance of the Seas
- Enchantment of the Seas
- Explorer of the Seas
- Freedom of the Seas
- Grandeur of the Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Icon of the Seas
- Independence of the Seas
- Jewel of the Seas
- Liberty of the Seas
- Mariner of the Seas
- Navigator of the Seas
- Oasis of the Seas
- Odyssey of the Seas
- Ovation of the Seas
- Quantum of the Seas
- Radiance of the Seas
- Rhapsody of the Seas
- Serenade of the Seas
- Spectrum of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas
- Vision of the Seas
- Voyager of the Seas
- Wonder of the Seas
Seabourn Cruises 7 ships
- Seabourn Encore
- Seabourn Odyssey
- Seabourn Ovation
- Seabourn Quest
- Seabourn Sojourn
- Seabourn Venture
- Seabourne Pursuit
Silversea Cruises 9 ships
- Silver Cloud
- Silver Endeavor
- Silver Moon
- Silver Muse
- Silver Nova
- Silver Shadow
- Silver Spirit
- Silver Whisper
- Silver Wind
TUI Cruises 6 ships
- Mein Schiff 1
- Mein Schiff 2
- Mein Schiff 3
- Mein Schiff 4
- Mein Schiff 5
- Mein Schiff 6
Virgin Voyages 3 ships
- Resilient Lady
- Scarlet Lady
- Valiant Lady
Windstar 6 ships
- Star Breeze
- Star Legend
- Star Pride
- Wind Spirit
- Wind Star
- Wind Surf
Vessel lists change as installations complete. This one comes from Maya.net’s own catalogue and carries the date at the top of this page.
Compare Maya.net with
- Yaalo — A travel eSIM brand with straightforward regional plans and referral pricing. Land coverage for port days.
- Yesim — A Swiss travel eSIM app with country, regional and global plans. Note: its "cruise eSIM" marketing pages wrap ordinary Global plans — there is no true at-sea SKU in the Yesim catalog, so we list it as a port-day provider only.
- ZenSim — An Australian travel eSIM provider with an open plan-list API and strong Oceania and Asia coverage. Relevant to South Pacific and Australasian itineraries ashore.
- Zetexa eSIM — A global eSIM provider with regional bundles and an India-strong catalog. Terrestrial coverage only.