Which Cruise Lines Have Starlink?
SpaceX’s Starlink, Elon Musk’s advanced high-speed internet service, has been a game changer for cruise lines when it comes to connectivity.
While out at sea, cruise lines have long had to cope with unreliable internet service with low speeds. It’s a not-so-great experience for guests, expensive, and can be a headache to use. As guest’s needs have changed and being connected to the ‘internet world’ 24/7 becomes the standard, Starlink has revolutionized the way that cruise ships can offer the internet. You can now connect to email, social media, stream video, and surf the internet with ease.
Over the past year, more cruise lines have announced they are rolling out Starlink service on their ships. Following is a look at what cruise lines offer Starlink, on which ships the service is available, and details on pricing.
AIDA Cruises
Which Ships?
AIDA Cruises was one of two of the first cruise lines that parent company Carnival Corporation announced they would add Starlink to the entire fleet (Carnival Cruise Line was the other). Roll-out began in December 2022 and was completed by October 2023.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Learn more about AIDA’s offerings for Wi-Fi on their website here.
Carnival Cruise Line
Which Ships?
Eleven Carnival ships currently have Starlink enabled - Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Elation, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Pride, Carnival Magic, Carnival Sunshine, and Carnival Vista.
The cruise line intends to offer Starlink on all of its ships and is rolling out the service in a phased approach.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Carnival offers three internet packages, available at a price per day. Packages range from $12.75 - $18.70, with prices increasing depending on internet speeds and capabilities. Learn more from Carnival here.
Celebrity Cruises
Which Ships?
All Celebrity Cruises ships offer Starlink service onboard.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Celebrity offers two internet packages - Basic Wi-Fi (allows for browsing, email, and texting) as well as Premium Wi-Fi (full streaming, surfing, and more at fast speeds). Pricing is dependent on the guest’s sailing. Learn more here.
Cunard
Which Ships?
Cunard began rolling out Starlink fleetwide in Summer 2023. The service will be available on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth by the end of 2023. Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, will launch with the service in May 2024.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Cunard offers two internet plans. Essential Internet (browsing, email, and social media) is available for $15/day (entire voyage) or per day at $24. Premium Internet (browsing, fast streaming, high speeds) is offered for $20/day (entire voyage) or per day at $36. Learn more from Cunard here.
Explora Journeys
Which Ships?
Explora Journeys' EXPLORA I is equipped with Starlink service. The luxury cruise operator's second vessel EXPLORA II is slated to offer Starlink when it begins sailing in August 2024.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Explora Journeys offers included Wi-Fi in suites and public areas for unlimited web browsing, social media, voice/video calls, and more.
Holland America Line
Which Ships?
In December 2023, Holland America Line confirmed it had rolled out Starlink service on all 11 ships in its fleet. Holland America Line first installed Starlink internet on Koningsdam in April 2023 and rolled out the service to more ships in a phased approach.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Holland America offers two internet packages - Surf and Premium. Pricing is dependent on the length of sailing. Surf includes web surfing and internet apps. Premium will include audio/video streaming, web surfing, and messaging apps. Learn more from the cruise line here.
MSC Cruises
Which Ships?
Fifteen of MSC Cruises' vessels are equipped with SpaceX Starlink, with the line confirming that the service will be available fleet-wide by May 2024. The first of MSC Cruises’ vessels to be equipped with Starlink was MSC Magnifica in December 2022.
Internet Packages & Pricing
MSC Cruises offers two internet packages - Browse Cruise Package and Browse and Stream Cruise Package. Explore more on MSC Cruises' offerings here.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Which Ships?
Norwegian Crusie Line began offering Starlink in April 2023. The first ship offering the service was Norwegian Breakaway. Since then, the line has been working to add Starlink in a phased approach to all vessels in the fleet.
Internet Packages & Pricing
NCL offers two internet packages - Unlimited Wi-Fi Package and Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi Package. Unlimited Wi-Fi is $29.99/day for one device ($15.99 for extra devices) and includes general web browsing, emails, and messages with no streaming. Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi is $39.99/day ($25.99 for extra devices) and includes audio and video streaming, and VPN access. Note, that internet is included when you choose to upgrade your NCL ‘Free at Sea’ package. Learn more here.
Oceania Cruises
Which Ships?
Oceania Cruises is rolling out Starlink on all its ships, as a part of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s efforts to incorporate the service on all vessels. The line offers Starlink on its newest ship, Vista.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Internet is currently included as a part of Oceania’s simply MORE fares which bundle extras such as beverages, airfares, transfers, and shore excursions into cruise fares.
Princess Cruises
Which Ships?
At this time, no ships from Princess are confirmed to have Starlink access. However, there are plans from its parent company Carnival Corporation to add the service in the future to all ships in the fleet.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Details on Princess Cruises’ internet packages and offerings, MedallionNet, can be found here.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Which Ships?
Regent Seven Seas is in the process of rolling out Starlink to all vessels. In October 2023, the line announced it had added the service to Seven Seas Mariner and was in the process of adding it to other ships. RSSC anticipates all six vessels in its fleet to have Starlink offered by the end of 2024.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Regent Seven Seas’ cruise fares include unlimited internet access for the entire duration of the guest’s cruise.
Royal Caribbean
Which Ships?
Royal Caribbean was one of the first lines to add Starlink on its ships. The first ship it was introduced to was Freedom of the Seas in 2022. Since then, the cruise line has worked in a phased approach with the intent to add Starlink to all ships in the fleet.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Royal Caribbean’s internet service is named ‘VOOM’ which it calls ‘the fastest internet at sea’. The VOOM Surf + Stream Internet Package offers messaging, internet browsing, social media, streaming, and is available for up to four devices. Pricing depends on sail length, and pre-cruise discounts are available. Learn more here.
Seabourn
Which Ships?
In May 2023, Seabourn announced two of its expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, had incorporated Starlink service. Seabourn will be rolling out the service fleet-wide as a part of parent company Carnival Corporation’s efforts.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Seabourn includes complimentary Wi-Fi with unlimited minutes for all bookings and is available for guests in all areas of its ships. Learn more from Seabourn here.
Silversea Cruises
Which Ships?
Starlink is being added to all of Silversea’s ships as a part of parent company Royal Caribbean Group’s fleetwide rollout of the service.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Wi-Fi pricing from Silversea is dependent on the cruise ship and the cabin booked. A premium access package is available for purchase, and the service is complimentary for guests staying in Silversea’s ship’s upper suites. Learn more here.
Windstar Cruises
Which Ships?
Windstar Cruises began rolling out Starlink in May 2023, with most ships now offering the service (Star Legend, Wind Surf, Wind Star, and Star Breeze). According to the cruise line, the ship Wind Spirit will activate Starlink as soon as it’s available in French Polynesia.
Internet Packages & Pricing
Windstar’s Wi-Fi pricing is dependent on cruise length/sailing. Guests opting for the lines ‘All-In’ package for $89/day receive Wi-Fi, along with unlimited beverages and gratuities.
Note - The information listed is relevant as of February 2023. Additional cruise lines and ships will be updated in this roundup as the Starlink service becomes available or details change.
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