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Aurora Expeditions latest cruise company to roll out Starlink

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Michael Heath said high-speed Internet connectivity has been a challenge for expedition operators in places like Antarctica
Australia’s Aurora Expeditions joins a long list of cruise lines offering enhanced connectivity with the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink.

It is now available free of charge in all cabins and public spaces aboard Aurora’s Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle.

Challenge for expedition ships

‘Reliable and high-speed Internet connectivity in the cruise industry has traditionally been a challenge, particularly for expedition operators in places like Antarctica and the Arctic,’ CEO Michael Heath said.

“Whilst our ships are designed to be a comfortable base camp for adventure and we encourage our passengers to get out and explore the natural environment as much as possible, we understand that staying connected is important to them,’ he said.

‘We’re thrilled to continue to offer cutting-edge technological innovations to meet the needs of our expeditioners.’