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Carnival roll out Starlink on all 9 cruise brands

Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise operator in the world, has successfully completed a fleet-wide installation of Starlink Internet across its nine cruise brands. These include AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Crociere, Cunard Line, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, P&O Australia, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn Cruise Line, providing fast and reliable satellite internet service on all ships.

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"Starlink has transformed the connectivity experience we offer on board, enhancing guest satisfaction significantly. We've received highly positive feedback due to the speedy and dependable Wi-Fi service." Weinstein also highlighted the multiple benefits of this technology, noting, "It not only allows guests more flexibility to stay connected during their vacation but also enables our crew to keep in touch with their families, and improves our onboard operational systems," Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, said.

The rollout of Starlink began with Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises in December 2022 and subsequently extended to other brands within the company, such as Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard.

This expansion is part of Carnival Corporation's strategy to use multiple providers to offer reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi similar to onshore services, enhancing the connectivity aboard its fleet of over 90 ships that visit more than 800 ports globally. The system is designed to cater to a range of moving vessels worldwide, using technology from various suppliers to dynamically manage internet traffic and optimize network speeds, ensuring a consistent and satisfactory internet experience for all guests and crew on any itinerary.

Thanks to Starlink Internet, both guests and crew members are now enjoying a much better connectivity experience.

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