Scenic Group Updates Internet Access for All of its Yachts By Year-End 2023 with Starlink

Fast and reliable internet connections have long been a cruise industry challenge, as the ships must rely on satellite coverage as they sail to all four corners of the globe. Scenic Group has confirmed their plans to add Starlink to their ocean-going fleets to ensure faster, more reliable internet connections by year-end 2023

Having already added Starlink to its 100-guest luxury yachts Emerald Azzurra at the end of June, they also plan to include Starlink on their second luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara, which is scheduled to launch in August. Lastly, Scenic Eclipse will see it by the end of 2023. These upgrades will offer guests the ability to easily communicate with their friends and family back home – sharing their amazing vacation experiences through social media, and with photos and videos – almost in real time.

SpaceX’s Starlink provides internet services for residences and businesses, but also transportation providers such as RVs, aviation, and the marine industries, with its first foray into the cruise industry sector in 2022. Its 3,500 satellites (with plans for upwards of 42,000) provide cruise ships with Internet access speeds of up to 70 times faster than standard satellites and offers more reliable Internet service. Service currently spans many of Scenic’s destinations and cruising routes – whether it is the ports of Europe or the most remote of places such as Antarctica.

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