Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic cruise brand, has unveiled its latest innovation in onboard connectivity: MedallionNet Max. Set to launch on August 31, 2024, this new service tier promises to meet the ever-growing demands of digitally-connected travellers, offering unparalleled internet performance across the high seas. Available exclusively through the Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages, MedallionNet Max is poised to redefine the cruise internet experience, blending high performance with exceptional value.
Advancing Onboard Connectivity
Since 2018, Princess Cruises has been at the forefront of high-performance onboard Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless connectivity for its guests. The cruise line has aggressively adopted new satellite constellations, including LEO (Starlink), MEO, GEO, and 5G terrestrial networks. Every stateroom on every ship boasts a Wi-Fi access point, making connectivity both simple and hassle-free. This pioneering approach has solidified Princess Cruises as the only cruise operator leveraging every source of bandwidth across its globally deployed fleet.
Introducing MedallionNet Max
Princess Cruises will now offer two tiers of Wi-Fi service: MedallionNet Classic and MedallionNet Max. While MedallionNet Classic will continue to deliver the same reliable performance and global coverage that guests have come to expect, MedallionNet Max will take connectivity to the next level. This highest-performing service tier will provide prioritised access to the best available bandwidth worldwide, typically powered by Starlink.
MedallionNet Max will be exclusively available through the Princess Plus and Princess Premier bundles. These packages are designed to offer guests the maximum experience with maximum value, integrating top-tier Wi-Fi with other premium amenities.
Seamless and Simple Access
Guests won’t need to do anything differently to access the new service tiers. The appropriate Wi-Fi level will be automatically assigned based on each guest’s package, as indicated on the Princess app. This seamless integration ensures a hassle-free experience without the need to navigate different network names or configurations.
A la carte pricing for MedallionNet Classic remains $24.99 per day for a single device plan and $44.99 per day for a multi-device plan. However, by choosing the Princess Plus or Princess Premier bundles, guests can unlock the enhanced capabilities of MedallionNet Max.
Showcasing Connectivity Excellence
To celebrate the launch of MedallionNet Max, Princess Cruises will host the first-ever land/sea custom UGC competition on August 7, 2024. Leveraging a custom Minecraft world – Princess Cruises Nautical Quest – the event will feature 32 of the world’s most popular UGC players. Eight gamers, including Shubble, Krinios, Fruitberries, vGumiho, Sneegsnag, JimmyHere, Smajor, and Hannahxxrose, will compete aboard Enchanted Princess in the Caribbean against 24 others playing from home, with millions of fans tuning in online.
“Just like we did when we launched MedallionNet Classic almost seven years ago, Princess continues to ensure guests have access to the highest-performing connectivity available at industry-leading value,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “By including MedallionNet Max in our incredible bundles, we are guaranteeing the best possible onboard experience with the best value anywhere in the world as our guests explore over 330 destinations via our world-class globally deployed fleet.”
A Legacy of Connectivity Innovation
In early 2018, Princess Cruises set a new standard for onboard connectivity by smashing the bandwidth-at-sea world record with the initial launch of MedallionNet aboard Regal Princess. At a time when the industry average was 10-20 Mbps per ship, Regal Princess reached 2.25 Gbps, demonstrating that there were no practical limits to progressing shipboard connectivity. With the advent of Starlink, onboard Wi-Fi has increasingly become a commodity, but Princess Cruises continues to ensure connectivity differentiation through unparalleled value and a hassle-free experience.
While MedallionNet Max will only be available within the inclusive Princess Plus and Princess Premier bundles, guests opting for the standard Princess vacation package can still purchase MedallionNet Classic connectivity with no change to pricing. These inclusive packages also offer other popular amenities like beverages, casual dining, desserts, complimentary room service, fitness classes, crew gratuities, and more, providing up to 65% savings compared to purchasing these amenities separately.
Elevate Your Cruise Experience with Princess Cruises
Experience the future of cruise connectivity with MedallionNet Max aboard Princess Cruises. Whether you're sharing your adventures in real-time, staying connected with loved ones, or simply enjoying seamless internet access, MedallionNet Max ensures a top-tier digital experience on the high seas.
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