Speedcast provides fully managed high speed satellite internet for large ocean cruise ships — delivering passenger WiFi performance and vessel operations connectivity across 95+ satellites and 40 teleports with 24/7 NOC support. Our multi-orbit platform combines Starlink maritime, LEO, and VSAT for the maritime broadband speeds and reliability that ocean cruise guests and operators expect.

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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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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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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.

Navigating the IACS E26 and E27 Standards