Carnival Corp. Is Delaying the Full Launch of Its New Wearable Tech
Photo Credit: The Ocean Medallion — wearable technology that is meant to allow for customized guest experiences and better service — is pictured here. Carnival Corp. is phasing in the introduction of the experience rather than launching it all at once. Carnival Corporation
Skift Take
The last thing Carnival Corp. wants is for its much-hyped new technology to be a flop with guests. So a phased rollout it is — though we wonder why that wasn't the plan from the beginning.
The slow rollout of Carnival Corp.'s new trackable gadgets is getting a little slower.
Originally scheduled to debut in November on one Princess Cruises ship, the Ocean Medallion technology will start a staged phase-in at that time. It won't be in full use on the Regal Princess until early 2018.
"All is on schedule with the installation of the Ocean Medallion systems and framework, which is exciting," the company said. "And we are announcing this week plans to manage a phased activation of the Ocean Medallion features to ensure a successful implementation — and of course an excellent experience."
Representatives from Princess Cruises and Carnival Corp. revealed the change in plans on Tuesday when th
