Starlink on a Boat

Yes, Starlink can be used on boats and offshore. While Starlink recommends using their High-Performance hardware for optimal results, it is not strictly required. You can use either the Standard Kit or the Starlink Mini for connectivity on a vessel.

For offshore usage, here’s how it works:

1. Roaming Plan: Any Starlink Roaming Plan will provide coverage up to approximately 22 km (12 nautical miles) from the coastline.
2. Beyond 22 km (12 nautical miles):
   • To maintain connectivity farther offshore, you’ll need the Starlink Boat Plan, which costs $374 per month and includes 50GB of data.
   • Alternatively, you can pay for priority data on a Standard Roaming Plan, at a rate of $3.19 per GB.

This flexibility allows you to tailor your Starlink setup and plan to fit your specific maritime needs, whether you’re cruising near the coast or venturing farther into open waters.

If you want to use it on a Cruise, this is a similar scenario you just cannot use it outside of your country for more than 2 months without either having Global Roaming or changing your address to the country you are in.