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Marella partnering with Speedcast to deliver faster internet for passengers and crew

Marella Cruises is partnering with Speedcast to introduce Eutelsat Group’s OneWeb LEO (Low Earth Orbit) technology across its fleet.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

October 15, 2024

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MARELLA Cruises partnering with Speedcast on internet
Speedcast has been partnering with Marella Cruises for more than a decade We have partnered with Marella Cruises for more than a decadePHOTO: MARELLA CRUISES

Speedcast will deploy OneWeb’s maritime connectivity service which will join the Starlink service already deployed across the fleet. The solution brings together multiple LEO connectivity paths to deliver a hybrid internet network designed to improve the customer journey and experience aboard Marella Cruises’ ships.

Chris Hackney, the line’s MD, described the move as ‘another step forward in terms of innovation for Marella Cruises.’ He said, ‘With this new partnership with Speedcast, it will provide low latency internet across the fleet, not only enhancing the customer experience onboard, but also improving the connectivity for crew onboard the ships as well.’ 

Thierry Polycarpe, Eutelsat OneWeb’s VP for global maritime, said  ‘the latency and speed of our LEO services can transform the connectivity experience from stem to stern…’ 

Faster internet

The cruise line will enhance connectivity through a combination of LEO technologies from Speedcast, ensuring faster internet for passengers onboard. This latest innovation from Marella Cruises will offer high-speed, low-latency internet access to both customers and crew throughout the fleet, modernising the ships and delivering a seamless online experience.

Creates opportunities 

The integration of LEO services from Speedcast will also enable Marella Cruises to benefit from improved service levels, availability, and download speeds. This ongoing commitment to exploring and investing in new technologies will create new opportunities for the cruise line to enhance digital solutions and leverage cloud computing, ultimately benefiting both customers and crew during their journeys onboard.

Partnering with Speedcast

James Trevelyan, EVP global sales at Speedcast added, ‘We have partnered with Marella Cruises for more than a decade, providing fully managed connectivity solutions supporting their fleet’s global voyages. Our depth of experience providing seamless communications services for cruise ships, combined with our market-leading position delivering LEO technologies, makes us a great fit to serve Marella in this deployment.’ 

He added, ‘We look forward to continuing our partnership with Marella and ensuring fully connected cruise operations for their crew and guests.’ 

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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