With so many cruise lines and ships to choose from, let’s take a look at who is leading the cruise industry according to estimated %share of total industry revenue 2025.
| Cruise Lines | Parent Corporation |
| #1 Royal Caribbean 14,8% | Royal Caribbean International |
| #2 Carnival 10,1% | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #3 Norwegian Cruise Line 9,6% | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| #4 MSC Cruises 7,3% | Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Holding SA |
| #5 Celebrity 6,2% Ex aequo #5 Princess 6,2% | Royal Caribbean International Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #6 P&O Cruises 5,5% | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #7 Viking Ocean Cruises 4,2% | Torstein Hagen, Founder, Chairman |
| #8 AIDA 4,1% | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #9 Disney 3,9% | The Walt Disney Company |
| #10 Silversea 3,8% | Royal Caribbean International |
| #11 Holland America 3,5% | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #12 Costa Cruises 3,4% | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #13 Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2,3% | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| #14 Oceania Cruises 2,2% | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| #15 Cunard 2,1% | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #16 TUI Cruises 1,9% | TUI Group, Royal Caribbean Group |
| #17 Seabourn 1,3% | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| #18 Virgin Voyages 1% | Virgin Group, Bain Capital |
| #19 Resorts World Cruises 0,9% | Resorts World Cruises |
| #20 Marella Cruises 0,8% | TUI UK, a subsidiary of TUI Group |
There are over 300 cruise ships operating worldwide with a combined capacity of over 600,000 passengers. With so many people cruising, you might wonder how they sty connected with friends and family back home while out at sea. Is there WiFi on cruise ships, is it expensive?
Internet plans on board are very expensive and coverage can be spotty. Look into eSIM packages like the one from Red Bull MOBILE and avoid expensive charges.
Let’s talk about roaming charges on your ship. Cruise ships offer internet packages, some starting at $20/day and on some cruise lines you must purchase the package for the full length of your cruise. If you want a one-time 24-hour internet pass, it will be even more expensive. There are different plan options, such as video calls and social media only, or full packages to include streaming movies and music. Each cruise ship company has their own plans and packages, check ahead of time to compare options.
Great news! The eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE is available on cruise ships and ferries with the Telenor Maritime package.
Please note, this package will only work on cruise ships and ferries. To purchase a land package please select the destination where you travel to.
Purchase an eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE Data and never worry about running out of data on your cruise again!
So, how does it work to get data on your cruise ship and avoid roaming charges?
It works with an eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE for land packages and Telenor Maritime for cruise ships and ferries.
Red Bull MOBILE is an app-based data plan for travelers. With the use of eSIM, it allows you to surf from anywhere around the globe. Whether you’re sightseeing, base jumping, climbing, or in fact cruising.
That means you never again have to worry about running out of data for your internet connection wherever you might travel, when you need it the most or about unexpected fees and invoices.
All you have to do is download the app, register, search for – or scroll down to your destination or the Telenor Maritime option, and purchase your package. Please note, the Telenor Maritime package will work on cruise ships and ferries only! To purchase a land package please select the destination where you travel to.
Set-up instructions for Android devices can be found here.
Set-up instructions for iOS devices can be found here.
In order to ensure proper functionality, you should purchase and install the eSIM before you start your trip or board your cruise ship. You will need a steady internet connection to set up your data plan, therefore it would be advisable to have your plan set up where you have a strong internet signal. The packages are valid for 30 days after activation. When you’ve used up 80% of your data, we’ll let you know — so you won’t get stuck without any data. You’ll get another notification once your data has finally run out.
In the Red Bull MOBILE App you will also see how much data you have already used.
Where does the Telenor Maritime package work?
The Telenor Maritime package currently works on many ships and ferries.
You should switch off data roaming for your primary SIM card to avoid roaming charges. Since streaming movies, videos and TV shows use a lot of data, it is advisable to download these ahead of time to minimize data usage.Get the eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE Maritime package to avoid expensive roaming charges and enjoy your cruise!
