Can You Use Starlink Mini On A Cruise Ship?

[@djcruiser9816]

The secret is to use the hidden Cruise Ducks to form a mesh network.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Shut your mouth!

[@frederick4367]

You should have posted this after your cruise instead of live. They will come after you like you tried to sneak a 12 pack of beer onto the ship.

[@NoPantsProfits]

It's blown up shoreside, nobody on the boat cared. I bought the ship WiFi too, so this did not hurt their bottom line, case in point, I'm not the bad guy here but have a microphone to show who is and I'm using that microphone! Very soon ANY cell phone will do this, and their monopoly will have competition!

[@Podgey25]

They did

[@mikedouglas5709]

No wonder why people laugh at you, what a dope

[@SeaLegJourneys]

This is very interesting not just for vloggers, but for some who may need to work while on the ship. Thanks Richard

[@NoPantsProfits]

Well I do both!

[@SeaLegJourneys]

@@NoPantsProfits new subscriber here, fro Scott the Controversial Cruiser

[@STF68]

We got a Mini and we use it for our home internet and take it with us on our RV travels. Plan to take it with us on an Alaska cruise next summer.

[@NoPantsProfits]

It works great at sea as you saw.... I hope it works in Alaska for you too next summer. The service is only gonna get BETTER!

[@richlo8887]

Plan on having it confiscated as well, like they did to this guy after he posted this video during his cruise. 😎

[@boganpainter1638]

I have thought about doing this. I am afraid it is only a matter of time before the cruise lines ban you from bringing the Starlink receiver. They will come up with some BS excuse like it interfering with their navigation or something.

[@johntatum9130]

Carnival actually has them on the banned list already.

[@NoPantsProfits]

They have 12 of practically the same units on every ship!

[@NoPantsProfits]

Actually it says satellite disk..... these are not dishes, it's the same technology built into every iPhone.

[@boganpainter1638]

From Carnival’s ban list “Satellite disk, routers and other internet related equipment” (whatever is a satellite disk). I understand that they already have the same equipment onboard and that it isn’t using any technology that doesn’t already exist in a phone, but the cruise line wants the money and control that comes from monopolizing access to the internet. I think there is an implication that if you are trying to find a way around their control, it is because you want to do something nefarious, not just save money. Plus, if you want to build your bridge, you are going to need some “other internet related equipment.”

[@NoPantsProfits]

I get you.... the "equipment" needed is a laptop and an Ethernet cable, nothing more, nothing less.... well possibly a masters degree in some IT field, but yeah.... I get your point.

[@michaelseibold9977]

The lines will ban them. It's all about revenue and profit. Why do you think they don't allow you to bring your own wine? It's a business folks.

[@NoPantsProfits]

They do let you bring a bottle per person..... lol! But yeah... I get your point! I think they will become like drones.... can use in port but not onboard and they will hold them at security.

[@NoPantsProfits]

But the point of this video is that they work.

[@lilricky2515]

And what happens next year when you can use your phone to connect to Starlink? Will they check your phone and confiscate it if its capable of getting its own internet?

[@traderpete007]

A bunch of lines don’t allow radios so I wonder how they will classify these

[@elixier33]

The lines. Don't make profit with starlink.. They have significantly farther connections than the chap in this video, but that has to be shared up between all the people on the ship. They don't make much money, unfortunately. It's very expensive to provide internet to people on this scan in the middle of nowhere.. I very much doubt, they care.

[@frakesj]

Richard, starlink terminals use beam steering to point the signal. Orientation of the dish is basically irrelevant as long as the dish has a known point of reference.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Takes about 2 hours for it to find that point of reference on my balcony.

[@neutronstorm]

The beam out or mini is a 110 degree cone. You want that cone to point to as much north facing sky as possible.

[@CallardAndBowser]

The cruise ship could get a commercial package for the ship from starlink and then everyone would have decent internet out there in the middle of the ocean. You would not even need to bring your mini with you.

[@NoPantsProfits]

They have that, their internal infrastructure is not good though... newer ships are great and I DONT need my dish.

[@montelwill7705]

Cruise internet package days are numbered. Amazon will be launching its satellite internet in 2025 (Project Kuiper). The dish will be the size of an iPhone pro max. Phone manufacturers are already working on integrating the satellite dish into the phone.

[@NoPantsProfits]

All correct statements above and the Starlink mini shows just how close they actually are to achieving this. Thanks for the comment!

[@tonyconticello4583]

Excellent and informative! Now share the Bridge! :)

[@NoPantsProfits]

lol! No idea what you are talking about.

[@enoynaert]

I have a feeling that cruise lines will soon add Starlink Minis to the list of things you cannot bring with you on a cruise.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Legally they cannot.... they can't specifically ban that unit due to the contract they have with Starlink.... they can't specifically ban say they ban satellite dishes but this is not a satellite dish.

[@hmmm5063]

That’s a really interesting episode. Tickles the techie in me. I’m guessing there must be a free usage component of onboard Wi-Fi needed to get ship wide connectivity . Thinking forward of your port call to the bridge, via a tunnel

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yep! Love the bridge, tunnel, inside a Mac Terminal!

[@RatticusDaddy]

Technically using this method, you really don’t need the Starlink at all. You could have a tunnel back to your home. It would be a bit kludge, but with a little bit of magic, doable.

[@hmmm5063]

@@RatticusDaddy but you will still be going through the ship starlink which is slow. It’s a good solution for free internet assuming they don’t block off free internet going off the ship but not for faster internet

[@tduck828]

Cruise lines need to lower internet cost. Point blank that's why you have to try and do this stuff. Its ridiculous how much they charge!!

[@NoPantsProfits]

And increase QUALITY when you pay for their top package!

[@k0unitX]

Travel routers are insanely helpful on cruise ships, and it sounds like you're daisy chaining several of them together for better coverage? Seems like a lot of work, but if you get lucky and have a balcony on the 15th floor you can pick up your travel router from the lido, usually.

[@NoPantsProfits]

A little more complex than that... but yeah... I get it.

[@AlexCena_TX]

Thanks for the post and falling on your sword for the benefit of others. I’ve been looking for first hand experience on cruise ships. Btw, I have a Starlink Gen3 on my sailboat in the BVI. I mount it flat and don’t bother with orientation. Still works like a champ.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Thanks for seeing that I was just trying to answer the question of WILL it work! Can't really be flat mounted anywhere, but their 12 marine dishes are flat mounted on poles near the top of the ship right above the pool deck!

[@AlexCena_TX]

@@NoPantsProfits I think you could’ve laid it flat on the side table on your balcony or when you were by the pool. Would not have bothered with the kickstand

[@jaredj6883]

Hi there, I'm planning to go on a cruise, this is my first time going and I found that using the ship internet service cost a bomb. So I thought of using Starlink and I saw your youtube, this is amazing ! But so sad you also got it confiscated. As I am thinking which cruises disallow to bring Starlink aborad ? And how do you make it work thoughout the entire ship to use your own Starlink ? Thank you for your help.

[@NoPantsProfits]

I can't help with the second question, technically nobody specifically bans the Starlink brand because they all use them on their ships themselves.

[@wogfun]

Just thinking out loud here, but is it possible your antenna is connecting to the next closest satellite, South bound? I would think it is impossible the signal can penetrate through the ship. The app tells you to point North because that's where the closest satellite is, but after a certain amount of time when it doesn't connect, maybe it connects to the next closest available, which in your room would be South. I would be curious if the speeds would be better if you ignored the app and pointed the antenna South, that may confirm it if speeds improve.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Once connected speeds are about the same. On the way back from Hawaii my cabin will be facing north!

[@winzo2007]

GREAT VIDEO, RICHARD. Hopefully, I'll be able to cruise with you one of these days.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Thanks man!

[@S9FE-mj1kz]

Thank you.i am an officer onboard cargo ship and we get 500mb per month that too so slow that even whatsapp message get delayed to deliver.This will be a life changer I just want to know if airlines will allow these as i have to join from different countries most of the time

[@NoPantsProfits]

Airlines will have zero issues if you don't power them up onboard.

[@S9FE-mj1kz]

​@@NoPantsProfits Thank you and did you select maritime plan on this star link as i have heard after 15 nautical mile from coastal waters you wont get connection for normal plans.If you didnt took a maritime plan will this support maritime plans?

[@NoPantsProfits]

@@S9FE-mj1kz It was maratime

[@abptg6927]

what packages you choose? maritime? is this unlimited quota?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Maritime, 50GB data at sea (12 nautical or more miles or more from land) and unlimited everywhere else.

[@googleuser4434]

"no ones gonna stop you from taking this on a cruise ship" ... one day later the carnival CIO bans all starlinks and takes his starlink.

[@NoPantsProfits]

God luck to them!

[@partyoftwocruising]

Just got off when you got on, we were supposed to stay on; but we cancelled.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Saw your crab shack video I think! Would have been fun to collab onboard!

[@partyoftwocruising]

@@NoPantsProfits I have a lot booked, maybe we will be on at the same time soon. I cancelled the Hawaii because after getting back from Alaska with two sea days, 4 more would have been bad. I would have to have a liver transplant or mortgage my house LOL. I did give you credit for putting the glacier ice in my drink when we got back on the ship. That will be in my Tracy Arm Fyord video in a few days. Have fun and don't drink all 15 in an hour.

[@mikeparker8047]

Very helpful... are you using theb ocean package ?

[@mikeparker8047]

Sorry just seen on the 50gb data roaming ?

[@NoPantsProfits]

No... you need the ocean package.

[@T-kind]

This video rocks, thanks for sharing. BridgeIT from the bridge says hi, and to stop talking about her. 😁

[@NoPantsProfits]

Hell yeah! Much respect from the DNS world!

[@alone-yy9ly]

I was wondering if I could use the mini package as a Marie Time plan(MOBILE PRIORITY PLAN,boats), but I found out after watching this video 50GB/mon,1TB/mon right?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Correct.... you need the highest package!

[@ChrisEckman]

I’ve been waiting for this 😊

[@NoPantsProfits]

This is the way!

[@KonstantinosSoulis]

What plan are you using for starling? Because my English is not so good. Thank you.

[@NoPantsProfits]

That marine one. $250 a month.

[@nzhook]

Im surprised you could get the do not share network to work as my experience is network isolation dies not share it as expected. Would be nice for those ships that don't have a way to communicate with other guests. (I don't care too much about the internet but having to pay for internet to just contact other people on board is a rip off)

[@NoPantsProfits]

IP freely.... that's all I'll say!

[@araryan14]

You don't need to point it north, there are satellites everywhere in the sky. Point it towards clear sky if northern sky has metal obstruction (glass, wood does not seem to be a problem). In the video it works because it has roughly 100 degree of view so it had some view out to the southern sky where there are satellites.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yep! Thanks!

[@TheRemyRomano]

That is very cool although I must say that on my last Norwegian cruise they took away my power strip. They said I was not allowed to bring a power strip. I was devastated.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yep.... soon you will have to board naked!

[@csntechnologies2296]

What plan did you have to sign up for?

[@NoPantsProfits]

The top one with 50GB marine data and unlimited anywhere else.

[@gradyhorrocks3925]

What data plan did you use for the Starlink mini?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Mobile priority 50gb... which has ocean access.

[@MarkPenell]

what plan are you on? The 50 gig roam or the roam unlimited which you can use inmotion and other feature or does the 50 gig roam also include inmotion?

[@NoPantsProfits]

As of last week, it includes in motion, price goes up next month.

[@MarkPenell]

​@@NoPantsProfits so while you were making this video you were on the 50 gg roam and not roam unlimited. I heard that the 50 gig roam includes inmotion but havent heard that from Starlink.

[@tj11391]

You mentioned starlink is cheaper for a month but is that true? On the ocean it's very expensive?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Vs a cruise ship WiFi plan it is... but I may have an even cheaper option coming soon. If your phone is unlocked check out GigSky!

[@LulzChicken]

Also, one of the differences between Carnival via Starlink and your Starlink Mini tests is that you are right next to your wireless router and likely using 5GHz. Perhaps if you found a wireless access point on the cruise ship and then tested you'd get better results via Carnival. You're likely on 2.4GHz on carnival in that pool location. Regardless, good video!

[@NoPantsProfits]

I've tested with the a 5ghz router right outside my room.... similar results. Just FYi.

[@LulzChicken]

@@NoPantsProfits figured you’d test this! Cheers!

[@skrosnest4262]

Great informative info. Thank you!

[@NoPantsProfits]

Glad it was helpful.... shot... edited and uploaded today via the Starlink mini.

[@skrosnest4262]

@@NoPantsProfits Fantastic! If I understood you, it sounded like you could turn the subscription off and on when needed. i. e. Not daily but the length of the cruise, then when your next cruise comes up, turn the service back on?

[@CarlitoQuerido]

Does the cable to connect the mini to the anker is included on the package? If not where can I get one? Any links?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Here is the link! USB C to DC 5.5mm x 2.1mm Power... www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1Y3QTNR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@DannyNomad]

You're on Portside. Since you're heading west, it would probably work even better in a Starboard cabin, which faces north.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yes, it likely would!

[@Azuluza-z9s]

Interesting, wonder if this would work on lower deck on bigger ship like the icon of the seas

[@NoPantsProfits]

Needs northern visibility!

[@Rcart024]

I must get one for science, "spaceX is now also permitted to communicate between 71 and 76 gigahertz from space to Earth, and 81-86 GHz Earth-to-space" would not think that can penetrate steel , likely bouncing off the ocean. # DNS

[@NoPantsProfits]

Cheers for science!

[@TarikBrowne]

Give that some cruise line have multi outlet adapters and power strips on banned item lists how long before the mini gets added

[@NoPantsProfits]

Same tech is inside every iPhone, from a techie this is grasping at straws, from an everyone out at the pool with their dish side it is not.

[@NoPantsProfits]

All iPhones since iPhone 14 have satellite communication technology!

[@danielssilver7786]

Awesome experiment! Good to know. Thanks No pants.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Glad to be of assistance!

[@AA-kj4ic]

Do you have the Personal - Roam plan or the Personal - Boats plan?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Boats.

[@neutronstorm]

Facing the dish north only makes sense if your sky is unobstructed. Pointing it at the metal ship isn't going to work well.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Fully agree.... but for some reason it worked.... could have been bouncing.

[@dano612s]

It works in the cabin. That's wild

[@NoPantsProfits]

I know right? Not sure what it's bouncing off.... but it does work!

[@THEDOWNUNDERCRUISERS]

That is SOOOO awesome

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yeah it does work..... and well... I guess that's why they have 12 starlink dishes onboard!

[@bobg4593]

I was just on the Miracle to Alaska. Jealous! Do you work remote? How do you make the $$$ to cruise so much?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yes I work remotely!

[@NoPantsProfits]

Also KZbin ad revenue!

[@cruiseliner]

No signal on TV, that's because its C-Band for TVRO Dish. No coverage middle of Pacific. Nothing to do with internet.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Most TV is IP now, but yeah, I get you! My ESPN+ worked fine!

[@cruiseliner]

@NoPantsProfits cruise lines ultra cheap on rebroadcast rights onboard, plus IP tv too costly on bandwidth to this date. Providers have looked at Ku band but that is semi viable only in Europe and more for personal yachts

[@mensagemii744]

Any cruisier companys inform that is clear passengers walkie talkies on bord, until 5 W. How you said, the smartphones will comunicate by satellite. Which company will no prrmit smartphones ?

[@NoPantsProfits]

I'm going to release a video on the current satellite capability's of the iPhone 14, 15 and 16 soon!

[@AppleRob]

You should’ve waited to post this, it’s sad some hater had to reach out to Carnival.

[@NoPantsProfits]

I disagree, awareness of something is paramount.

[@paulready8897]

Your starlink mini was confiscated, so no you cannot use it, let alone bring it onboard.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Incorrect, many have brought onboard and used since mine was confiscated! They have sent me emails confirming that.

[@f.m.anderson8020]

Great info

[@NoPantsProfits]

Thanks

[@MousyLeigh]

I heard they banned them after seeing this video.

[@NoPantsProfits]

But can they catch them..... weed is banned on the ship and it smells like weed all the time!

[@AnupomAG]

Very good upload speed

[@NoPantsProfits]

For where the ship was, it was phenomenal!

[@AnupomAG]

@@NoPantsProfits yeah

[@kevincurry1561]

Between Hawaii and California is not the exact middle of the pacific ocean... Take a look at a map... It's at Point Nemo...

[@NoPantsProfits]

It's pretty remote.... sorry for the generalization there. Coordinates are in the video description.... it's the middle of the two points.

[@keithweiland]

As good as this is I would be careful advertising that you are bringing these on the cruise ship, Carnival and most other cruise lines have rules against bringing these on board. From Carnivals Website under prohibited items it list "Satellite disk, routers and other internet related equipment". It could be argued that a Phone, Tablet or Laptop falls under this category too but they specifically exempt these.

[@NoPantsProfits]

What is a satellite disk? Mine is a square.... every iPhone since the iPhone 14 is a satellite phone...... I don't care, I'll fight the fight all the way to the top! Remember competition is what brings down prices and makes services better! I needed this dish anyways. If they want to confiscate then this issue will blow up even more! What happens when they Killed ObiWan? Strike me down and I will come back more powerful than you can ever imagine" I'm willing to bite this bullet for a better experience for all!

[@NoPantsProfits]

Where is the specific exemption for iPhone 14 and above? I'd love to see it.... because those are satellite phones!

[@keithweiland]

@@NoPantsProfits I know, Satellite Disk? It makes me laugh. Good luck with the fight if it comes.

[@NoPantsProfits]

It will be documented in PUBLIC on this channel... I'm not one to say like and subscribe..... but in this case.... you probably should!

[@NewYorkBorn]

If u leave it on your deck, can u walk around the ship n still have signal

[@NoPantsProfits]

No!

[@ytr5153]

Great video.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Thanks man!

[@ytr5153]

@@NoPantsProfits just saw they confiscated it. They are fighting starlink with starlink jaja

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yep!

[@kathyweber3730]

$300 doesn’t seem to bad for 15 days.

[@NoPantsProfits]

If reliable yes....

[@ChatGPT1111]

You missed the part where his little antenna got 30x more speed for zero dollars. It's the lack of speed.

[@mysteryyyyyy]

dont advertise it and they wont know.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Or do, and it may cause change!

[@aniwack]

Didn't they take it away??

[@NoPantsProfits]

After this video there was a follow up, that's correct.

[@OldSchool808]

What if you dont have a balcony?

[@NoPantsProfits]

Hence the pool deck test I guess....

[@OldSchool808]

@@NoPantsProfits no I meant in your cabin since it worked facing it towards the ship

[@richlo8887]

20:50 Yeah, this didnt age well. 🤣

[@NoPantsProfits]

But it will!

[@mauricemosley8380]

Sent over from La Lido Loca

[@NoPantsProfits]

Thanks for coming over!

[@frederick4367]

Why doesn't Carnival get Starlink ? I thought they were.

[@NoPantsProfits]

They have it, but it works like shit on their old ships!

[@glenwoolsey4698]

@@NoPantsProfits Does ship internet work well in Jubilee?

[@richardshillington5258]

@@glenwoolsey4698 Yes... I even made a video on it! It can deliver true starlink speeds!

[@mensagemii744]

Very good, Brasil. Any companys clear walkie talkies people until 5 W.

[@ThatKNTGuy]

The answer is, no you can’t.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yeah you can!

[@ThatKNTGuy]

@@NoPantsProfits and have it confiscated.

[@mikemitchell418]

Pretty positive video until the editorial comments. You make great points but name calling, even though you are probably right, is gonna get you banned. Good luck!

[@NoPantsProfits]

Good luck to them! Their internal infrastructure is trash on older ships!

[@andrewg.spurgeon1736]

Wednesday, September 16??? In what alternate universe? Today is Friday, September 20th. That math doesn't work. You may have just bent the space/time continuum by trying Starlink mini on a cruise ship! The Gods are not happy!

[@NoPantsProfits]

I realized that in the edit.... you are the first to catch it! But yeah.... it was released the same day it was shot.... via starlink mini. I'm on TransPacific time... whatever that means!

[@CarlitoQuerido]

Can you do this on a plane? 🤭

[@NoPantsProfits]

Airlines are... but it's on the outside. I can confirm it does work on a bus or train!

[@mensagemii744]

I think that you may have a susesfull judicial process.

[@NoPantsProfits]

Thanks I guess!

[@Podgey25]

Theyre greedy. They should allow it.

[@NoPantsProfits]

They should allow it for sure.

[@airmanma]

No thanks, I'll pay for ships wifi.

[@NoPantsProfits]

It's not the price, it's the quality of the service.

[@sirobin171]

Uhhhhm wow

[@NoPantsProfits]

Yep! Lol

[@sirobin171]

@@NoPantsProfits Did they just let you use the maritime plan with the mini? Everything I see says you can’t but clearly you did? Can you say?

[@NoPantsProfits]

@@sirobin171 As of last wendesday,. yes..... any starlink device can use any plan!

[@Fastapproaching]

I'm glad I'm not on that cruise, how can you have a good time on vacation listening to all this s*** going on

[@NoPantsProfits]

Cool story bro!

[@johnpoldo8817]

Blah, blah, & blah, you could explain this in a 4-minute video.

[@NoPantsProfits]

I did it in a few one minute videos! This is just the extended version.

[@tobinstrike910]

Imagine going on vacation and doing this nerd shit by the pool instead of relaxing and interacting with other humans

[@NoPantsProfits]

So I was giving it the best shot at performance, directly below where their dishes are placed. That was why it was that location.

[@jstanovic]

Different people enjoy different activities! Many

[@babybunnie1840]

I would have suggested you did this in a quieter place like the library! Not out in the open where everyone can see! Not for prudent to your choices of where to do it Next time!!

[@NoPantsProfits]

I posted a video... this was NOT caught by the ship! This was a shoreside decision.

[@JosephWilson-gc9uw]

I love you man! You have a lot of balls, large hairy cojones to take on the big shots. I love Carnival but let my people go! Joseph & Corine Wilson On Deck With CB!

[@NoPantsProfits]

I just tell it how it is!

[@Podgey25]

Richard! KZbinr "CRUISE HIVE" featured you. He said they stopped you using it😮

[@NoPantsProfits]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mikemitchell418]

Pretty positive video until the editorial comments. You make great points but name calling, even though you are probably right, is gonna get you banned. Good luck!

[@NoPantsProfits]

Banned for what? I handed over the dish when they asked! I'm a good gambler and promoter of the brand!

[@mikemitchell418]

⁠Hopefully it all works out. I agree that their internet is not the best and costs way too much! Thanks for the videos.

[@rickoelkers5366]

Lose that stupid hat