In a world where remote work has become commonplace out of necessity, Princess Cruises is offering fast and reliable internet connectivity by leveraging a new satellite constellation to deliver the most sophisticated connection for remote work—a true office at sea. Upon returning to service, every ship in the Princess Cruises fleet will feature land-like connectivity as part of its MedallionNet Wi-Fi Service, making remote work much easier, facilitating distance learning, and enabling the secure conduct of important transactions, all while enjoying picturesque backdrops on video calls. Each ship in the Princess Cruises MedallionClass fleet transmits sufficient bandwidth to ensure a fast and reliable connection for every connected guest and their personal device. The seamless integration of MedallionNet ensures guests can work from their sun loungers as efficiently and effectively as if they were in their own office, with access to their cloud-hosted business applications, such as storage, video conferencing, and email. With a wireless access point in every cabin, as well as in all public areas, guests can move freely around the ship while working without losing their connection.
Tony Roberts, Vice President of Princess Cruises UK & Europe, said: “MedallionNet has set the industry standard for Wi-Fi at sea, enabling guests to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues back home while also enjoying the best that a Princess cruise has to offer.” “Over the past year, there has been a huge shift to remote working, and hybrid working is predicted to soon become the norm. This gives people the opportunity to live life differently, as they have the ability to work from anywhere with internet access. An office at sea has never been more feasible, and will undoubtedly be highly desirable for many.” “As someone who is very familiar with the internet and has lived my entire life connected, I was completely blown away by MedallionNet,” said Chelsea Lankford, creator of the fashion and lifestyle blog Truelane. “I’ve been particularly impressed by its reliability. I’ve posted blog entries, uploaded videos, and watched Netflix in the middle of the ocean without a single glitch.” At the end of 2021, Princess Connectivity Partner – SES – will begin launching a new constellation of satellites that will carry MedallionNet and offer guests the best possible connectivity at sea.
The unparalleled bandwidth capacity not only delivers superior Wi-Fi service levels but also enhances the Princess MedallionClass onboard experience. Princess Cruises' award-winning OceanMedallion™, the most advanced wearable device in the global hospitality industry, replaces the traditional cruise card, significantly expanding contactless options and personalization onboard.
Industry professionals will appreciate features and amenities such as:
– Keyless cabin entry
– Food, beverages, and on-demand retail items delivered anywhere onboard while you continue working or leading a video conference.
– Family and friends locator and chat function to find your travel companions when work is done.
In addition, Princess Cruises recently expanded its "Book with Confidence" policy, which now allows guests the flexibility to change their vacation plans up to 31 days before departure, receiving cancellation fees as a future cruise credit. This flexible booking option is available for any cruise booking made through June 30, 2021, for cruises departing through October 31, 2021.
