MALVERN, PA — Cantaloupe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTLP) has announced a strategic collaboration with Carnival Cruise Line to implement cutting-edge point-of-sale (POS) technology at Celebration Key, Carnival’s highly anticipated cruise destination set to open on Grand Bahama Island on July 19, 2025. This partnership will provide guests with a seamless, cashless payment experience at the island’s dining and beverage outlets, elevating the overall guest experience.
Celebration Key, designed as a premier cruise destination, will feature a wide range of food and beverage offerings. Cantaloupe’s advanced POS technology will allow guests to use their Sail & Sign cards to make purchases at self-service kiosks all around the island. For the first time, Carnival guests will be able to access their onboard cashless accounts off-ship by simply scanning their cards, seamlessly linking purchases to their onboard accounts.
“Cantaloupe is excited to power this experience by providing a frictionless, technology-driven solution that will simplify guests’ dining and service experiences,” stated Tom Lapham, senior vice president of Cheq at Cantaloupe, Inc. Lapham emphasized that the robust technology offered by Cantaloupe is tailored to support high-demand environments, ensuring real-time updates and transaction scalability.
The initiative extends beyond operational convenience, marking a significant step toward redefining the cruise industry’s approach to guest services. Guests visiting Celebration Key will have access to self-service ordering and payment options across the destination, eliminating the need for cash or credit cards.
“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,” remarked Richard Morse, senior vice president of Food and Beverage at Carnival Cruise Line. “Through this partnership, we’re able to offer an experience that extends the ease and familiarity of onboard dining to our exclusive destination. Guests will have the freedom to choose from a diverse range of dining and beverage options with the same seamless process they’re used to onboard.”
Cantaloupe’s POS innovations, including its Cheq management platform, are purpose-built to handle high-traffic environments. By integrating these technologies into Celebration Key, the partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency while prioritizing guest satisfaction. This initiative also highlights Cantaloupe’s ongoing expansion into the travel and hospitality sectors, demonstrating its capacity to deliver reliable, state-of-the-art payment solutions at scale.
For Carnival Cruise Line, the partnership aligns with its commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences. Celebration Key represents a vital extension of Carnival’s onboard philosophy, bringing familiar conveniences to an exclusive destination. For Cantaloupe, this collaboration underscores its growing presence as a leader in digital payment solutions for high-volume industries.
With the grand opening of Celebration Key on the horizon, the collaboration between Carnival Cruise Line and Cantaloupe is expected to set a new benchmark for technology-integrated hospitality. This forward-looking initiative will undoubtedly shape the future of cruise travel, emphasizing convenience, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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