Passengers on Royal Caribbean cruises may soon be able to get satellite internet.
Royal Caribbean Group said in a filing with the FCC that it wanted to be able to offer Starlink on its cruise ships.
John Maya, vice president of operational excellence, said in a letter to the FCC that they have a solution for their vessels.
It is the first cruise liner to request that the FCC allow Starlink internet on its ships. Hawaiian Airlines is one of the carriers that have signed deals with Musk's company to provide in-flight wi-fi.
The FCC has yet to approve Starlink for use on moving vehicles.
Royal Caribbean urged the FCC to approve the application of Starlink to operate on ships, trucks, planes, and other modes of transportation.
The first of its kind in the cruise industry will set the standard for other cruise operators and will mean a leap in terms of guest experience and business operations.
The FCC filing shows that Royal Caribbean has 24 ships, but it's not clear how many of them will have Starlink.
The company's website said Starlink shouldn't be used while in motion, even though it was designed for RV owners. "Starlink works on vehicles in motion, but not yet reliably," Musk said.
Royal Caribbean didn't respond to Insider's request for comment made outside of normal working hours.
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