MSC Cruises is the latest cruise line to jump on the Starlink bandwagon. As of February 28, two-thirds of the company’s fleet is equipped with SpaceX technology, providing high-speed internet access to most guests.Two more ships are scheduled to connect this month, while the rest MSC cruise fleet plans to implement Starlink by May 2024.
Which MSC cruise ships are equipped with Starlink?
Implementation began on MSC Magnifica in December 2022. 15 of the 22 ships have already been upgraded.
- MSC Eulivia
- MSC Divina
- MSC Grandiosa
- MSC Fantasia
- MSC Magnifica
- MSC lyrica
- msc orchestra
- msc opera
- MSC Meraviglia
- MSC Preciosa
- MSC Poesia
- MSC Seashore
- MSD Seascape
- MSC Seaview
- MSC seaside
- MSC Virtuosa
- MSC World Europe
MSC Bellissima, MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Musica and MSC Splendida are expected to offer similar services by summer 2024.
MSC’s first luxury ship, EXPLORA I, is equipped with satellite internet. It is also scheduled to be installed in EXPLORA II, which will debut in August of this year.
Meet the growing demand for Starlink connectivity
According to MSC, demand for onboard internet continues to grow as more devices connect to the ship’s network and the choice of apps expands. Starlink will help meet the company’s demands by providing faster internet speeds and better connectivity in guest rooms and public areas.
MSC Cruises guests can enjoy Starlink through the Browse Internet Cruise Package and the more premium Browse & Stream Cruise Package. It offers 24-hour connectivity and unlimited data. Prices are not published online but can be confirmed after booking. Generally, the daily rate is less than $20.
Starlink has download speeds of 100-350 Mbps and upload speeds of 20-40 Mbps.In addition to improving connection reliability, this technology Cheaper to install and operatemany cruise lines encourage switching.
MSC Cruises Starlink Internet prices vary depending on your itinerary and time of purchase. There is a 20% discount on pre-cruise purchases, but onboard you will see the list price (usually between $10 and $20 per day in my experience).
carnival cruise lineCelebrity Cruises, Cunard, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Royal Caribbean have installed Starlink on some or all of their ships.
