MALVERN, PA — Cantaloupe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTLP) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Carnival Cruise Line to enhance guest experiences at Celebration Key, Carnival’s exclusive destination opening on Grand Bahama on July 19, 2025. Cantaloupe’s cutting-edge point-of-sale (POS) technology will enable self-service ordering and payments, offering guests a seamless and cashless dining experience.
For the first time, Carnival’s signature Sail & Sign card, which simplifies cashless transactions aboard its ships, will be usable off-ship at Celebration Key. This integration allows guests to link their on-board accounts to their purchases at Cantaloupe-powered kiosks across the island. With this expansion, guests can enjoy streamlined payments while choosing from a wide range of food and beverage options.
“Cantaloupe is excited to power this experience by providing a frictionless, technology-driven solution that will simplify guests’ dining and service experiences,” said Tom Lapham, senior vice president of Cheq at Cantaloupe. “Our POS system is designed for high-volume, large-scale environments, ensuring efficiency even during peak demand.”
The collaboration marks a major advancement in Carnival’s guest service offerings. Richard Morse, Carnival’s senior vice president of Food and Beverage, explained the importance of the partnership. “Our collaboration with Cantaloupe is critical to making Celebration Key a destination that is full of fun and takes the worry out of carrying cash for our guests. Through this partnership, we’re able to offer an experience that extends the ease and familiarity of onboard dining to our exclusive destination.”
With self-service kiosks stationed across Celebration Key, guests can scan their Sail & Sign cards for quick transactions, freeing them to spend more time enjoying the island’s amenities.
Cantaloupe’s Cheq management platform, tailored for high-traffic venues, ensures real-time updates and reliable performance, positioning Carnival at the forefront of innovation in the travel and hospitality sector. This strategic partnership also highlights Cantaloupe’s growing influence in providing scalable payment solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Celebration Key is set to transform exclusive cruise destinations, combining convenience and cutting-edge technology for a premium guest experience.
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