Celestyal Cruises New In-Cabin Tablet Platform for Real-Time Guest Comms Demo Webinar [SuitePad Demo – From Hotels to Cruise Ships: Digital Passenger Experience – Guest Engagement, Onboard Revenue; SPMS Integration; Revenue Analytics; Crew Efficiency]
Register to attend this Webinar and discover how Celestyal Cruises is adopting proven, award-winning guest hotel engagement technology from SuitePad, now purpose-built for cruise lines, to digitize passenger communication, simplify onboard operations, and unlock new revenue potential, directly in the cabin. During the Webinar, Celestyal will be joined by SuitePad to show how the in-room tablet platform is transforming cruise operations at sea. As one of the first cruise lines to bring SuitePad’s in-room tablet platform to sea, Celestyal will walk you through the process from concept, to implementation, to go-live, and early results. You will see how, following go-live in December 2025 with 630 in-cabin tablets across Celestyal Journey, Celestyal were able to replace outdated, complex and costly printed material processes, with a digital communication platform, seamlessly integrated with other key onboard systems (SPMS, etc.), that keeps guests fully informed with real-time updates, plus promotes additional revenue options, and provides Celestyal with real-time analytics to see how passengers interact with the information and what drives usage.
During the Webinar, the SuitePad team will walk you through a short demo of the platform showcasing the passenger onboard experience, from booking shore excursions and spa treatments, to cabin upgrades, and shopping. You will also learn about key features and workflows, including: the fully configurable user interface; content management capabilities, with real-time update functionality; real-time analytics to better understand passenger behaviors and improve experiences; upselling options, and more.
The Webinar is divided into the following key sections:
1. Cruise Operations Day-to-Day Passenger Communications Challenges:
The Webinar begins with a look at the passenger communication challenges facing cruise operators today Modern cruise ships operate as floating ecosystems serving thousands of passengers across multiple restaurants, shore excursions, entertainment venues, retail spaces, and daily schedule changes. Information must be multilingual, accurate in real time, easily accessible, and consistent across the entire vessel. Traditional printed programs, flyers, and manual updates are no longer sustainable at scale as passengers expect instant access, intuitive navigation, and the ability to plan their day independently.
As you will see, SuitePad addresses this challenge by centralizing onboard communication into one structured, real-time digital platform in every cabin. reducing operational friction while increasing passenger clarity and revenue visibility. Since going live in December 2025, Celestyal Journey has been operating with SuitePad tablets in all 630 cabins, providing valuable early insights into how this technology performs in real-life cruise conditions.
2. Celestyal Cruises SuitePad In-Cabin Tablet Installation and Go-Live Project, plus results:
Next, Celestyal will run walk you through the SuitePad project processes from concept, to implementation, to go-live, and early results, including:
- Implementation journey: Celestyal’s experience rolling out 630 in-Cabin tablets across Celestyal Journey in December 2025, from planning to go-live.
- IT and integration considerations: Technical requirements for deploying tablet platforms at sea, including utilizing SuitePad’s API approach to seamlessly integrate key systems from the ship’s SPMS, to entertainment, excursion, and service platforms. You will also learn how Celestyal overcame connectivity challenges.
- Operational transformation: How centralizing and digitizing communication reduced the challenges of manually printing materials every day to keep guests updated regarding excursions, onboard activities, dining, shows and more; minimized repetitive crew inquiries; and streamlined program updates, with crew able to initiate real-time updates.
- Onboard revenue impact: Now the solution is live, real data is shared on how enhanced digital in-cabin visibility of excursions, specialty dining, spa treatments, and premium experiences influences booking behavior
and increases revenue. - Guest engagement patterns: Real-time analysis of how passengers interact with in-cabin tablets throughout their journey, and what drives usage.
- Practical advice for operators: Key considerations for cruise lines evaluating digital guest communication solutions.
As you will see, following go-live, for Celestyal, installing the SuitePad in-Cabin platform meant that guests could easily discover what was happening onboard and ashore, without feeling overwhelmed or missing opportunities. Passengers began using the tablet as a natural part of their daily routine: checking the program in the morning, browsing excursions before arrival at the next destination, or exploring onboard services during quieter moments. Rather than replacing personal interaction, the tablet supported it, answering routine questions and allowing crew members to focus on more meaningful guest engagement. SuitePad also enables promotion of exclusive dining options, onboard services, and additional offerings that fall outside of all-inclusive packages.
3. SuitePad System Demo from Passenger Perspective, plus System Overview:
During the Webinar, you will be walked through a short demo of the platform showcasing the passenger onboard experience, from booking shore excursions and spa treatments, to cabin upgrades, and shopping. The SuitePad team will also outline the key features and functionality, including: the fully configurable user interface; content management capabilities, with real-time update functionality; real-time analytics to better understand passenger behaviors and improve experiences; upselling options, and more
Speakers:
- Margot Perez – Outbound Marketing Manager, SuitePad (session host)
- Miltos Karatzimas – Senior Sales, SuitePad
- Stelios Nikolaou – Corporate Revenue Manager, Celestyal Cruises
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