Photos: Tech on board the world's largest cruise ships

Using tablets for fast info on board with Royal Caribbean

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Pepper the robot on Carnival Corp. ships

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The Carnival Vista is loaded with new tech and better Wi-Fi

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Breakout room on Royal Caribbean ships

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Robotic bartender on Royal Caribbean ships

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A robotic bartender pouring a drink on Royal Caribbean's new Harmony of the Seas.

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Drinks from the Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean

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Entertainment has improved on ships as well

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On board the Carnival Vista

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Carnival Vista server room

On board the Carnival Vista.

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Carnival Vista USB ports in room

Each room in the new Carnival Vista ship includes two USB ports. This is a first for the cruise line.

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Carnival Vista IT control room

On board the Carnival Vista.

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Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

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Teena Maddox

Teena Maddox is a VP at Brodeur Partners. She is a former Associate Managing Editor at TechRepublic. Teena's lifelong journalism career has included writing on staff for publications including People magazine, W magazine and Women's Wear Daily.

Photos: Tech on board the world’s largest cruise ships

Using tablets for fast info on board with Royal Caribbean

Pepper the robot on Carnival Corp. ships

The Carnival Vista is loaded with new tech and better Wi-Fi

Breakout room on Royal Caribbean ships

Robotic bartender on Royal Caribbean ships

A robotic bartender pouring a drink on Royal Caribbean's new Harmony of the Seas.

Drinks from the Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean

Entertainment has improved on ships as well

On board the Carnival Vista

Carnival Vista server room

Carnival Vista USB ports in room

Carnival Vista IT control room

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

Teena Maddox