Choppy Wi-Fi Waters: FCC Action Could Improve Cruise Ship Connectivity
blogs.cisco.com
April 21, 2025, 3:38 p.m.
Cruise ships are, effectively, floating cities. Some can accommodate more than 10,000 passengers and crew—all of whom rely on onboard Wi-Fi for everything from accessing travel services and safety information to streaming services and messaging. The demand for bandwidth spikes on “sea days,” when everyone is onboard and online, which can result in a sluggish, spotty, and frustrating user experience. These connectivity issues impact vacationers but also constrain ship operations that increasingly depend on stable, high-speed connectivity.