All aboard for telemedicine! MSC Cruises has become the first cruise line to offer guests 24/7 multilingual pediatric telemedicine service on board.

The cruise line, which is partnering with Italian-based Giannina Gaslini Institute, will install telemedicine technology across its entire fleet to enable “ship-to-shore care,” according to a press release.

Physicians will be able to consult specialist pediatricians at any time to seek a second opinion or carry out procedures such as remote diagnosis, radiology and monitoring.

"Pediatric telemedicine is an addition to other existing services on our ships, such as teleradiology and teleconsultation, for a cruise vacation where we can respond to any need,” said Gianni Onorato, director general of the Giannina Gaslini Institute, in a statement.