Global Eagle Entertainment has won a contract to provide new technology, entertainment and television for PONANT’s existing fleet and for the French company’s six newbuildings.
The three-year contract adds to a relationship that began with Global Eagle in 2015. PONANT’s expedition cruise ships will receive the latest television and video choices, and each of its four existing ships will be fitted with new 3.6 m TVRO antennas.
The six newbuildings will each be fitted with 92 luxury cabins.
“PONANT customers demand the best amenities on board and we are proud to be a valued partner that helps to enrich time during each voyage,”said Global Eagle Senior Vice President Maritime, Ole Sivertsen.“As each new ship goes to sea, it will have the newest technology and premium entertainment to ensure great experiences on board.”
Ponant will launch two new ships this year – ‘Le Lapérouse’ and ‘Le Champlain’, followed by four in 2019 and 2020 – ‘Le Bougainville’, ‘Le Dumont D’Urville’, then ‘Le Surville’ and ‘Le Bellot’.
Global Eagle delivers more than 10,000 terabytes of content annually to more than 1,000 seagoing vessels and more than 1 bill passengers. The company is among the world’s largest providers of connectivity-driven content to cruise lines, ferries, commercial shipping and airlines, with customers including NCL Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, P&O Ferries and Pullmantur.
