Faster internet while on a cruise?
Yes, please. Sign us up!
Carnival Cruise Line announced in January it would install Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service. Starlink is a satellite-based system that is said to be extremely fast.
Carnival has now added the service to 11 ships, with plans to eventually roll out the service to its entire fleet.
According to CruisHive, Brand Ambassador John Heald said: “The Excel class of ships have already been upgraded from delivery and are excellent. … We are working hard to upgrade the rest of the fleet with Starlink and other internet providers.”
The Carnival ships that already have Starlink are Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Elation, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Pride, Carnival Magic, Carnival Sunshine, and Carnival Vista.
There will be a fee, of course, but this is perfect for anyone who needs to get work done while on their cruise. This could also be a game-changer for Carnival. Affordable cruise prices plus better internet, that's a win-win combination.
“For many of our guests, it has become more and more important to maintain the type of connectivity at sea that they’ve become accustomed to at home, and of course, to share the unforgettable experiences of their cruise with friends and family,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, via CruiseHive.
Carnival said the service can also be used by the crew for more real-time conversations and better communication, and better monitoring of equipment.
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