The majority of cruise ships currently provide their passengers with some sort of satellite Internet connectivity, but connections are frequently unstable, pricey, and sluggish. Hopefully, Starlink will address at least two of these problems.
According to Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean, it is the largest Starlink implementation in the tourism sector to date.
Some people view a cruise vacation as just that: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to disconnect from our hyper-connected culture and unwind while sailing the broad seas and visiting diverse locations. Others will always need to keep connected to the outside world, whether it’s for a job or to stay in touch with loved ones online.
When they may have otherwise contemplated a land-based vacation, an amenity like Starlink might push them one step closer to making a sailing reservation.
Starlink introduced its Internet service for personal boats earlier this summer, and it appeared that the cruise industry would be the next major target. Compared to a conventional land-based installation, Starlink Maritime is quite expensive for individuals, but Royal will undoubtedly price its service so that it is affordable for its customers.
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