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Watch how MSC Cruises and Amadeus partnered to create an end‑to‑end biometric journey that elevates the cruise terminal experience.
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The challenge
Handling thousands of guests in a single day, both embarking and disembarking, is a complex logistical operation.
MSC Cruises sought a solution that would reduce bottlenecks, streamline identity verification, and elevate the terminal experience to match the exceptional hospitality their guests enjoy onboard.
When MSC Cruises envisioned a smoother, faster embarking and disembarking process, Amadeus helped turn that vision into reality.
Together, we delivered a fully integrated, end-to-end biometric journey powered by digital identity, transforming how guests travel with a process that is faster, more secure, and more connected than ever before.
Digital identity with biometrics is no longer exclusive to airports, it’s now redefining the cruise industry. In close collaboration, MSC Cruises and Amadeus implemented:
Seamless biometric verification from terminal entry to boarding and disembarkation
Single-token travel eliminating repeated document checks
Optimized passenger flow to reduce congestion during peak times
Enhanced security and operational efficiency through integrated identity management
passengers processed at record speed in a day.
reduction in ship embarking time.
for both terminal and ship crews.
This is more than an upgrade, it’s a transformation of the guest experience. From the very first step inside the maritime terminal, to the moment of embarking or disembarking, every touchpoint is seamlessly connected through one secure digital identity.
This means consistent, reliable, biometric identity verification at every touchpoint, enabling faster turnarounds, optimized resource allocation, and a premium level of service.
It's a scalable, future-ready model that demonstrates how biometric innovation can simultaneously enhance security, efficiency, and passenger satisfaction.
This initiative signifies our commitment to delivering cross-industry biometric solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing operations, unlocking new levels of efficiency, security, and traveler experience across air, sea, and beyond.
Watch how MSC Cruises and Amadeus partnered to create an end‑to‑end biometric journey that elevates the cruise terminal experience.