LUXEMBOURG - Monday, 26. February 2024
Virgin
Voyages becomes first cruise operator to use integrated SES Cruise
mPOWERED + Starlink PRO offering to deliver unmatched guest experience
onboard its fleet
(BUSINESS WIRE)--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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Suzanne Ong
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suzanne.ong@ses.com
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