Virgin Voyages Powers Fastest Internet at Sea with Industry-First Integrated MEO-LEO Service from SES
February 26 2024 - 1:50AM
Business Wire
Virgin Voyages becomes first cruise operator to
use integrated SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO offering to
deliver unmatched guest experience onboard its fleet
Virgin Voyages will deploy a new level of “Pretty Fly for a
Wi-Fi" connected experiences for thousands of its “sailors”
(passengers) across its fleet; becoming the first cruise line to
deploy SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service.
Combining Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
satellite coverage, the SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service
will provide unmatched connectivity of up to 1.5Gbps per ship,
enabling Virgin Voyages’ sailors to enjoy exclusive passenger
experiences.
The seamlessly integrated high-performance connectivity service
with no data consumption limitations will power Virgin Voyages’
high-end cruise offering of tech-savvy cabins, beautiful spas, and
designer suites, plus award-winning entertainment, which all
require superior connectivity. Launched in 2021, Virgin Voyages
offers adult-only voyages on ships inspired by boutique hotels,
sailing to 100+ ports globally.
With unlimited Wi-Fi access across multiple devices, passengers
can share their cruise experiences live and in real-time via social
media and video calls, while enjoying the incredible connected
experiences that Virgin Voyages offers. In addition to meeting and
exceeding guests’ expectations, the unmatched connectivity
delivered by SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service will
maintain cutting-edge operation levels for its crew across the
fleet.
“For cruise operators, being able to constantly innovate and
unlock new, superior guest experiences for passengers is essential
to stay ahead of the curve,” said Simon Maher, Senior Vice
President, Cruise at SES. “State-of-the-art connectivity is at the
heart of this. This is why we expanded our offering to create a
fully integrated end-to-end service that uses multiple orbits, from
Geostationary to Medium and Low Earth, to optimise bandwidth and
meet the needs of both passengers and crew, wherever in the world
they are sailing. By doing so, we are proud to deliver this new
level of enhanced operational efficiency coupled with the ultimate
connectivity guest experience.”
“Our exclusively adult cruise experiences are underpinned by
unmatched levels of connectivity at sea that mirror those available
on land, so we are excited to partner with SES to offer our guests
and crew this level of connectivity, which is unlike any other in
the market,” said Steven Worling, Senior Director of Infrastructure
& Security at Virgin Voyages.
To learn more about SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink packages,
click here.
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About SES
SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere
on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and
providing seamless data connectivity services around the world. As
a leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES owns and
operates the world’s only geosynchronous orbit and medium earth
orbit (GEO-MEO) constellation of satellites with the unique
combination of global coverage and high performance. By leveraging
its vast and intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES delivers
high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in
the air, and is a trusted partner to the world’s leading
telecommunications companies, mobile network operators,
governments, connectivity and cloud service providers,
broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES’s
video network carries over 6,400 channels, reaching 369 million
households, delivering managed media services for both linear and
non-linear content. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and
listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG).
Further information is available at: www.ses.com
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