In Asia earlier this year, I hated the difficulties in using my iPad. But on the recent CANADA cruise, connection was fine from anywhere on the ship. Only problem is that it would just drop me off out of nowhere, and not after ten minutes of activity. It happened constantly
I do have the little plugs with the slots for the SD card and USB port. They work well, and quickly. Only thing is, I left my iPad somewhere on the ship and it was never turned in, and no, I did not have the "Find my iPad" app. I've ordered another, and this time, that will be the first thing I do.
The security officer made a complete sweep of my rooom before giving me the lost item report I need to file under my trip insurance policy.