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Carnival Corporation Rolling Out Starlink Internet

Carnival Corporation has announced that it’s currently rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink internet to its global fleet.

Rollout of the high-speed satellite internet started last month on Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA cruise ships. It will also be installed on the Princess, Holland America, Cunard, Seabourn, Costa, P&O, and P&O Australia fleets.

Other cruise brands that have also added Starlink to their fleets include Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, SeaDream, Silversea, Hutrigruten Expeditions, and American Cruise Lines.

STORY: Carnival Adding Starlink High-Speed Internet to Its Global Cruise Fleet

Disney Cruise Line Announces New Fireworks Show, Castaway Club Gift For 25th Anniversary

Disney Cruise Line has announced a new fireworks show that will be featured on most Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mediterranean voyages this summer. The show will be part of Disney’s 25th anniversary celebration, and feature iconic Disney music and a new original song.

The line will also be giving Castaway Club members a new gift this summer, a limited-edition framed art print of Captain Mickey created by Disney artist Joe Kaminski.

STORY: Disney Cruise Line Announces New Anniversary Fireworks Show & Castaway Club Gift

MSC Cruises Partners with the New York Knicks

MSC Cruises has announced a new partnership with Madison Square Garden, making it the official cruise line partner of the New York Knicks.

Through the partnership, MSC will receive brand promotion at The Garden, including signage at the basketball games. It will also serve as presenting partner of the in-game t-shirt toss.

This spring, the Knicks will host a Jr. Knicks clinic on MSC Meraviglia’s basketball court during the ship’s inaugural call in Brooklyn. During the clinic, participants will be able to take part in basketball drills and training and meet with Knicks alumni.

STORY: MSC Becomes Official Cruise Line Partner of the New York Knicks

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