High Speed Satellite Internet for Large Ocean Cruise Ships

Speedcast delivers high speed satellite internet for large ocean cruise ships, keeping passengers and crew connected with land-like reliability across every ocean route. We serve 80% of the world’s top cruise brands — and our record-breaking 3.174 Gbps bandwidth achievement aboard Carnival Horizon is proof of what high speed satellite internet engineered specifically for large ocean vessels can deliver. Our multi-orbit maritime satellite internet platform combines Starlink maritime, LEO satellite coverage, and VSAT connectivity with SIGMA’s intelligent network management, giving ocean cruise operators the high bandwidth maritime broadband and onboard streaming service cruise passengers demand at sea.

Some of our latest news and thinking in Ocean Cruise

Marella Cruises Partners with Speedcast to Launch a Hybrid Internet Network Across Its Entire Fleet of Ships

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Speedcast and Carnival Renew Contract for Fully-Managed Communications Across Global Fleet

Multi-Technology and Multi-Band Network with Innovative Network Automation and Optimization will Deliver Industry-Leading Communications Solutions Onboard the World’s Largest Global Cruise Fleet

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Euroconsult Honors Speedcast and Carnival with Smartship Award of the Year

“Smartship Award of the Year” Recognizes Partnership to Achieve World Record-Breaking 3.174 Gbps Onboard Carnival Horizon

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FAQ

Explore frequently asked questions about satellite internet on ocean cruise ships.

Is there high speed internet on cruise ships?

Yes — modern large ocean cruise ships are equipped with high‑speed satellite internet that allows passengers to stream content, post on social media, video call, and browse much like they would at home. Speedcast partners with the world’s leading cruise brands and holds the record for bandwidth delivered on a single cruise ship—3.174 Gbps aboard Carnival Horizon—demonstrating what’s possible when connectivity is purpose‑built for large vessels. With the addition of LEO services such as Starlink and OneWeb, combined with Speedcast’s SIGMA bonding and network optimization technologies, cruise connectivity continues to evolve—unlocking even greater capacity, reliability, and performance at sea.

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Does Speedcast offer Starlink maritime for large ocean cruise ships?

Yes — Speedcast works in partnership with cruise operators to design and deliver connectivity solutions tailored to their routes and operational requirements. As a Tier 1 Authorized Starlink integrator and reseller, Speedcast integrates Starlink with technologies such as OneWeb, VSAT, and additional satellite services within a multi‑orbit connectivity platform. This approach enables reliable, high‑performance connectivity across global cruise routes—including remote and hard‑to‑reach destinations—while delivering managed network performance, automatic failover, and 24/7 support that a single‑network Starlink deployment alone cannot provide.

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How does Speedcast help ocean cruise operators meet IACS UR E26 and E27 requirements?

IACS UR E26 and E27 require new vessels to implement maritime cybersecurity standards across all onboard connected systems. Speedcast's SIGMA platform provides the framework that helps ocean cruise operators demonstrate compliance, protect onboard networks, and secure their high speed satellite internet infrastructure — with ongoing monitoring and support from Speedcast's global NOC.

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How we solve the latest challenges in ocean cruise

Delivering a Complete Entertainment Experience

Large ocean cruise guests expect a technology experience that matches every other aspect of their premium voyage — and that starts with satellite internet fast enough for streaming on cruise ship, posting to social media at sea, and video calling from anywhere aboard. Speedcast’s fully managed cruise infotainment system capabilities give ocean cruise operators unparrelled passenger WiFi performance — featuring the latest TV shows, movies, music, and news — that turns onboard connectivity into a competitive differentiator and keeps guests feeling at home while at sea.

Ocean cruise delivered through Speedcast

Speedcast offers a fully managed end-to-end high speed satellite internet solution for ocean cruise, infinitely customisable to fit your exact business needs — now and in the future. Designed to guide ocean cruise operators through cruise ship digitalization and maritime digital transformation, our connected cruise ship platform scales with your fleet and evolves with the technology landscape.

Customer Experience Management

Speedcast works side-by-side with ocean cruise operators from solution design through installation and ongoing management, ensuring satellite internet performs reliably across every vessel in your fleet.

Connectivity, Network Management, Applications & Solutions

Run your most critical ocean cruise operations on Speedcast’s global maritime satellite internet network — 95+ satellites, 40 teleports, and layered fiber, microwave, and LTE redundancy — with SIGMA providing full ocean cruise network management, Starlink maritime integration, Starlink connectivity, and the applications suite that supports passenger WiFi performance and maritime cybersecurity compliance including IACS UR E26 and IACS UR E27.

Professional Services

From 24/7 NOC support and globally deployed field engineers to expert consulting on vessel digitalization, smart ship technology, and maritime digital transformation, Speedcast makes managing satellite internet across an ocean cruise fleet straightforward — powered by the SIGMA platform.