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Passenger ships

Flawless connectivity for cruise liners, ferries and river cruise vessels

Improving operational efficiency and elevating onboard passenger experience with seamless communication and entertainment with 'always-on', high-speed internet at sea.

Reliable connectivity for passenger ships is crucial for safety, operations, and passenger experience. From the moment they board, guests expect the highest levels of service, from catering to entertainment. Whether cruising the Mediterranean, adventuring in the polar regions, or traveling for business, they demand premium internet services onboard to stay in touch with family, friends, and colleagues back home.

While passengers enjoy seamless online connectivity, we ensure that the crew always have constant access to critical systems and emergency services. We support the operational needs of your crew while elevating your guests’ Quality of Experience to the next level.

 

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Robust links to power a city at sea.

Connectivity at scale

The complexity and sheer size of modern cruise liners necessitate continual monitoring of all electronic systems onboard, and ship communications systems linked back to shore.

We can tailor our Anker service portfolio to support the higher speeds and larger bandwidths required by even the largest cruise ships carrying over 6,000 guests and crew.

‘Land-line’ performance

Our satellite fleet provides exceptional coverage, bandwidth and faster connectivity for cruise ships and ferries across all Pan-European routes.

Combined with the XipLink™ service, it supports a large number of simultaneous users and concurrent TCP sessions.

Find out more about our Managed XipLink solution.

Linking worlds of adventure

Internal communications systems and sea-to-shore connectivity must be consistent and dependable.

Backed up by 24/7 customer support, our services meet the requirements for connectivity for passenger ships of any vessel, with the flexibility to upgrade/downgrade as needed.

passenger ship connectivity for best experience onboard

Explore beyond limits on Ka-land.

Our Anker Ka-band profiles offer robust, uninterrupted communication links essential for keeping your passenger vessels connected at all times. We can tailor a unique VSAT service capable of meeting the specific needs of your ship and itinerary.

  • Coverage: Pan-European, up to 79° North

  • High Throughput Satellite (HTS)

    • High-powered spot-beam technology
    • Seamless handover for continuous connectivity
    • Sophisticated rain fade mitigation techniques

  • VSAT platforms

    • Velocity®
    • Dialog

  • Service profiles

    • From 512/128 kbps to 150/50 Mbps
    • Fixed monthly rates with unlimited data
    • Affordable, flexible pre-paid data packages
    • Symmetric / asymmetric profiles

  • Flexible service terms

    • Increased profiles during peak periods
    • Short-term tailored contracts
    • Lay-up periods

  • Tailored IP configurations

  • XipLink™ WAN optimisation

  • Supported antennas range from 55cm to 1,5m

  • Dual antenna solution

  • Antenna financing solutions

  • One-touch commissioning

  • 24/7/365 technical support

Roam freely on Ku-band.

With our Anker Managed Services on Ku-band, you will gain exceptional connectivity to support the operational needs of the crew while elevating the passenger experience. We offer bespoke profiles tailored to match the specific requirements of your sailing route and ship.

  • Coverage: Pan-European, up to 79° North

  • Extended coverage: North Atlantic and Africa

  • VSAT platforms

    • Evolution®
    • Dialog

  • Service profiles

    • From 512/128 kbps to 100/20 Mbps
    • Fixed monthly rates with unlimited data

  • Tailored SCPC and “Carrier in Carrier” services

  • Flexible service terms

    • Increased profiles during peak periods
    • Short-term tailored contracts
    • Lay-up periods

  • Tailored IP configurations

  • XipLink™ WAN optimisation

  • Secondary beam for extended coverage or mast blockage

  • Supported antennas range from 60cm to 2,4m

  • Dual antenna solution

  • 24/7/365 technical support

At sea connectivity with land-line performance.

Space Norway staff that worked on XipLInk services for Minoan Lines Celestyal Oympia

We collaborated with the Marel Electronics team to provide top-notch connectivity services for one of the largest shipping companies in Europe, the Minoan Lines.

With the XipLink™ WAN optimisation solution, both passengers and crew onboard the ferry experienced a whole new level of connectivity.

Read our customer success story!