Holland America Line has introduced SpaceX’s Starlink internet on its Pinnacle Class ship Koningsdam, which is now sailing in Alaska. Starlink is a low-earth orbit satellite constellation that provides high-speed, reliable internet access to remote locations. This is particularly important for internet access on ships in Alaska where weather interference and blockage from structures and mountains can challenge traditional technology. The new internet technology has been operating for four weeks and has been well-received by guests and crew.

“For our guests and our team members, maintaining the connectivity they are accustomed to at home is an important part of the cruise experience,” said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line. “Added bandwidth means our guests can share the joys of exploring Alaska in real time and our team can stay in touch with their loved ones back home.”

Since receiving the new technology, Koningsdamhas sailed an 18-day cruise roundtrip from Vancouver to Hawaii and has begun sailing its 7-day Alaska Inside Passage voyages from Vancouver, including Glacier Bay, Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.

Koningsdam sails with the Starlink internet capability this summer on over 20 voyages from Vancouver to Alaska’s ports. Further ships will add the technology later this year with the goal of Starlink being available across the full Holland America Line fleet.

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