That’s why Carnival has now joined Royal Caribbean to announce a deal that will allow the installation of Starlink Internet Service which is expected to roll out across all brands soon. Starlink provides low-earth orbit satellite technology that provides fast and reliable internet across the globe so that even in the most remote waters guests should still be able to share real time updates with their family and friends. 

“For many of our guests, it has become more and more important to maintain the type of connectivity at sea that they’ve become accustomed to at home, and of course to share the unforgettable experiences of their cruise with friends and family,” Carnival Corp. CEO Josh Weinstein said in a statement. “We are in the business of delivering happiness, and Starlink makes it as easy as possible for our guests to share all their great moments and memories, giving them even more joy out of their cruise vacation.”

Staying connected with high speed satellite internet while on your cruise won’t be free and will not be included in your base fare. The prices will most likely vary by which ship you choose, destination and cruise length but to start, Carnival will offer three different internet packages:

Social Package: $8.50 per person per day, which allows you to text and check social media.

Value Package: $11.05 per person per day allows access to social media, email, and the web.

Premium Package: $14.45 per person per day allows access to the full internet including streaming.

This agreement with Starlink is a major step for these cruise lines in enhancing passenger experiences aboard their ships. On your next cruise you’ll be able to share everything you experience in real time, surf the web or just catchup on Netflix shows just like if you were at home. Passengers who prefer to completely disconnect will be able to opt-out by simply not buying the internet package.