Resorts World Cruises Becomes First Asian Cruise Line to Deploy Integrated MEO-LEO Service from SES

Integrated SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO offering will usher guests in a new era of  unmatched guest experiences onboard the cruise lines’ vessels

RESORTS WORLD Cruises, an international cruise line that is  homegrown in Asia offering luxury and dynamic lifestyle experiences, has announced an  agreement with SES to install its fully-integrated Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit  (LEO) service on the cruise lines’

flagship Genting Dream with similar future plans for the Resorts  World One cruise ship. The installation of the MEO and LEO service will provide reliable high 

    speed connectivity, offering the next-level of guest experience at sea. These include unlocking a  suite of personalised digital services ranging from world-class entertainment, shopping to dining  experiences onboard. 

    

Resorts World Cruises is the first cruise line in Asia to deploy the new integrated offering, SES  Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO Service, enabling its guests to enjoy power connected  applications across the ship’s onboard accommodations, including the all-inclusive luxury Palace  suites, spas, and first-class entertainment.  

    Launched in 2023, SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO is a fully integrated end-to-end  service which combines SES’ Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO)  satellite coverage to provide unmatched connectivity of up to 1.5Gbps for the ship to meet the  needs of both passengers and crew, wherever in the world they are sailing.  

    “At Resorts World Cruises, we are constantly striving to enhance our onboard guests’ experiences  with best-in-class hospitality and services, complemented by the latest innovations and  technology offerings. In this digital age, state-of-the-art connectivity is at the heart of many  vacationers. As such, we are delighted to engage SES to pioneer connected experiences at sea  for the cruise market, whilst also making the most of this connectivity to optimise our operations,” said Michael Goh, President of Resorts World Cruises. 

    “Reliable high-speed connectivity is an essential enabler for Resorts World Cruises’ ambition of  redefining cruising, with world-class luxury accommodation, exclusive restaurants, spas and other  facilities, as well as personalised tailored experiences for their guests,” said Simon Maher, Global  Head of Maritime Cruise at SES. “With our fully integrated, end-to-end service that brings together  the power of multiple orbits, we are proud to deliver unmatched connectivity that powers cruise  liners’ cutting-edge onboard offering and helps companies maintain their competitive edge.” (Press Release)