Onboard ferry WiFi that stays connected from port to port
Purple's ferry WiFi keeps passengers and crew connected even at sea, turns the onboard journey into new revenue with tiered access and promotions, and lets you manage every vessel's network from one dashboard.
- Reliable onboard connectivity for passengers and crew, even at sea
- Fleet-wide network management and operational insights
- Tiered access and promotions that grow onboard revenue
The Ferry Industry by the Numbers
Challenges We Solve
Unreliable Connectivity at Sea
Passengers and crew expect consistent internet access, but maritime environments pose unique connectivity challenges. Signal loss and slow speeds can lead to frustration and disrupt operations.
Our solutions provide robust, high-speed WiFi that ensures everyone on board stays connected, whether for work, entertainment, or communication.
Monetizing the Passenger Journey
Ferry operators are constantly looking for new ways to generate revenue. Without the right digital infrastructure, opportunities to offer premium services and targeted promotions are missed.
Leverage our platform to create tiered WiFi access, promote onboard retail, and deliver personalized marketing messages directly to passengers' devices.
Complex Network Management
Managing a network across a fleet of vessels can be complex and time-consuming. Ensuring security, managing bandwidth, and providing support requires specialized expertise.
Our centralized dashboard simplifies network management, allowing you to monitor performance, manage access, and troubleshoot issues across your entire fleet from a single interface.
Our Products for the Ferry Industry
Our suite of products is designed to meet the specific needs of the ferry industry, from enhancing the passenger experience to streamlining operations.
Guest WiFi
Offer seamless and secure internet access to your passengers.
- Customizable splash pages
- Tiered bandwidth options
- Social media login
WiFi Analytics
Gain valuable insights into passenger behavior and demographics.
- Real-time dashboards
- Footfall and dwell time analysis
- Integration with CRM systems
WiFi Marketing
Engage with your passengers through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Automated email and SMS campaigns
- Personalized offers and promotions
- Post-journey surveys and feedback
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that best fits your needs. All plans are scalable to grow with your business.
Resources
Explore our tools and resources to help you make the most of your WiFi investment.
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Frequently asked
Can Purple keep passengers connected at sea?
Purple manages the captive-portal and analytics layer over your onboard connectivity, giving passengers and crew a reliable, branded WiFi experience whether the backhaul is cellular or satellite.
Can we generate revenue from onboard WiFi?
Yes. Purple supports tiered WiFi packages, onboard retail promotion, and targeted offers delivered to passenger devices, turning connectivity into a revenue stream.
How does Purple keep crew and operational systems secure?
Purple separates passenger traffic from crew and operational systems on distinct VLANs or SSIDs, protecting onboard operations from the public network.
Can we manage WiFi across a fleet of vessels?
Yes. A centralized dashboard lets you monitor performance, manage access, and troubleshoot across every vessel from one place.
What passenger insights does Purple provide?
Purple captures opted-in passenger data and analytics on usage and demographics, helping you understand and market to travelers.
Featured products for Ferries
The Purple platform pieces most Ferries venues deploy on day one.
Guest WiFi platform for Ferries
Captive Portals, analytics, and marketing automation as a cloud overlay.
Captive Portal software for Ferries
Modern Captive Portals with social login, SSO, and marketing consent.
Passwordless WiFi for Ferries
EAP-TLS, iPSK, and Passpoint - replace shared passwords with identity.
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See WiFi for marketing teams →Related pillar guides
The topical pillars most relevant to Ferries. Each guide is the canonical hub for that area of the platform.
Guest WiFi
The master guide to delivering guest WiFi: models, layers, compliance, and how to choose a provider.
Captive portal
How the WiFi sign-in works, the eight authentication methods, and the join surface technical detail.
WiFi marketing
Turn captive portal sign-ins into consented first-party data, activated through your CRM and ESP.
Related industries
Other verticals running on the same Purple platform.
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