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Maritime Calling

Princess Cruises' high-bandwidth MedallionNet Max provides low latency Starlink connection ideal for QuikRing WebRTC browser voice calling.

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Beware of Maritime Satellite Roaming Traps

When your cruise ship sails past 12 nautical miles from shore, domestic mobile towers fade and the ship's maritime cellular antenna activates. Calls placed over this connection cost $6.99/min via Maritime Services and are excluded from standard international roaming passes.

10-Minute Call on Ship Cellular

~$79.90

10-Minute Call via QuikRing

~$0.20 - $0.50

Onboard Satellite Internet Setup

Supported Network: MedallionNet Max (Powered by Starlink)

Fleet Coverage: 16 ships (Sphere, Royal classes)

How to connect: Activate your MedallionNet Wi-Fi, turn Airplane Mode ON, open QuikRing, and connect.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Switch your smartphone to Airplane Mode immediately after boarding.
  2. 2.Turn Wi-Fi ON and connect to the shipboard network (MedallionNet Max).
  3. 3.Open QuikRing in your web browser, enter the destination phone number, and tap Call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MedallionNet fast enough for voice calls on QuikRing?

Yes. MedallionNet Max uses Starlink low-earth-orbit satellites with ping under 60ms, providing crisp, lag-free audio calls through QuikRing.