Satellite internet for yachts from Speedcast combines Starlink, VSAT and 4G/5G so owners, guests and crew stay connected on every passage. Setting sail no longer means going off the grid. Passengers expect to experience every meeting, every show and every conversation as seamlessly as they would on shore. Crossing international waters or increasing bandwidth shouldn’t be a barrier.
Global superyacht fleet*
Superyachts on Order or Under Construction**
Global Yacht Market***
Yachting can be hard to predict. One month may require more bandwidth than expected, the next, very little. Many service providers don’t have the agility to react to the changing bandwidth needs of yachting customers. At Speedcast, we work closely with our yachting clients to ensure they receive high-quality connectivity solutions wherever and whenever they cruise.
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Yachting can be hard to predict. One month may require more bandwidth than expected, the next, very little. Many service providers don’t have the agility to react to the changing bandwidth needs of yachting customers. At Speedcast, we work closely with our yachting clients to ensure they receive high-quality yacht satellite internet wherever and whenever they cruise.
Explore frequently asked questions about satellite solutions for yachts.
The best satellite internet for yachts is usually a hybrid: Starlink or another LEO service for high-speed, low-latency everyday use, VSAT for guaranteed bandwidth and global coverage, and 4G/5G near shore, managed as one network that switches automatically. Speedcast designs this mix around the yacht’s size, itinerary and how owners and guests use connectivity.
Starlink Maritime
Starlink for yachts uses flat, high-performance antennas that connect to a low Earth orbit constellation, delivering high-speed internet with low latency in most cruising grounds. As an authorized Starlink reseller, Speedcast supplies maritime hardware and plans, integrates Starlink with yacht VSAT and cellular backup, and monitors the whole network through the SIGMA platform.
Explore SIGMA Intelligent Edge
Superyacht internet requirements depend on guests, crew and onboard systems: video calls, 4K streaming, gaming and remote work during a full charter can require many times the bandwidth of a crew-only passage. Speedcast provides on-demand plans so yacht connectivity scales up for the high season and down when the vessel is in the yard.
How much bandwidth do you need?
The technology is the same, since satellite internet for boats and yachts relies on LEO, MEO or GEO satellites, but yachts typically need higher bandwidth, coverage across several cruising regions, managed Wi-Fi for guests and cybersecurity for onboard systems. Speedcast tailors each solution to the vessel and how it is used.
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