08/27/2026
News from Starlink for those staying out of the country for more than 30 days.
Well I suppose enough of us wrote letters, complained online to actually get them to hear us. It works for me, it's a price increase yes, but doable. The $6 a GB from $2 a GB is a bit much, but I'll take it. And the Plan went from $165.00 a month up to $175.00 a couple of months ago, and now will be $185. I'm happy they listened and did something that actually works for us Cruising sailors. I'm still going to buy a mini kit in American Samoa for a backup however.
"Stay Connected on the Water
Your Starlink has operated at sea in the past year. We have a new plan—Personal Maritime—for people who use Starlink on a vessel and stay on the water for extended periods before returning to their home country.
Your current Roam plan includes coverage in territorial waters, with Ocean Mode as a paid option beyond 12 nautical miles. International use is limited to 30 days at a time outside your registered home country, after which you can return home to continue service. Effective September 27, Ocean Mode will be $6/GB.
If that 30-day limit doesn’t fit how you travel, Personal Maritime may be the better option.
Introducing Personal Maritime
Personal Maritime keeps you connected on the water as you move between countries, without the 30-day Roam travel limit.
$185/month USD, excluding applicable taxes
Unlimited data and use in territorial waters worldwide
Ocean Mode available beyond 12 nautical miles for $6/GB
No 30-day Roam international travel limit, except in extremely rare cases when required by local regulations
This plan is for small personal vessels—not yachts or commercially operated vessels (including ferries and commercial fishing)—and is not intended for use on land.
To switch to Personal Maritime, you will be asked to provide information about your vessel:
Vessel name
Flag state
Length overall (LOA)
A unique ID (such as Hull Identification Number, Craft Identification Number, MMSI, or ITU Call Sign)
A copy of your vessel's Registration Certificate
If you are interested, you can create a ticket with support below. We’ll follow-up with next steps, including terms of service.
