Warm sunlight on Valletta’s stone waterfront and domed skyline across the water
Valletta, Malta Photo by Mandyy88 · CC BY-SA 4.0

The independent cruise companion

Your port day,
made simple.

From ship to shore and back with confidence.

Find the right terminal, choose how to get into town and make the most of your time ashore.

Where do you dock next?

Explore practical port guides.

iPhone app · Coming Soon

Meet Cruise Port Pilot.

One place to prepare for your time ashore, from choosing how to get into town to planning your trip back.

Explore cruise ports

Browse sailings by destination in Explore cruises, then get oriented around your port and its cruise terminals.

Compare ways into town

See where walking makes sense and where a shuttle, taxi or public transport may suit you better.

Organise your trip in My Cruise

Keep your sailing plans together in My Cruise. Plan your port day and prepare your return to the ship.

Get to know the app
My Cruise on iPhone, showing Icon of the Seas and saved port-day preparations for Philipsburg.
My Cruise
Filtered cruise results on iPhone, showing Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Eclipse sailings.
Explore cruises

iPhone screenshots · Example cruise data

The port day, in four steps

Ship → Port → City → Ship

A simple plan for every day ashore.

  1. 01

    Know your ship

    Understand your cruise and port call.

  2. 02

    Find your way ashore

    Discover terminals and transport options.

  3. 03

    Explore the city

    Make the most of your time in port.

  4. 04

    Plan your return

    Keep your ship and all-aboard details in mind.

Two cruise ships docked in bright blue water at Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel, Mexico Photo by Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0

A smoother day ashore

Cruise with more confidence

  • Get your bearings

    Compare ways into town and check your ship’s assigned dock before you go.

  • See where the details come from

    Our guides show their sources and when the information was checked.

  • Check your all-aboard time

    All aboard is your deadline to be back on the ship. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.

Across the cruise world

Explore cruise lines

Find port guides for your next cruise, whichever line you sail with.

  • Royal Caribbean
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Carnival Cruise Line
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Princess Cruises
  • Holland America Line

Cruise Port Pilot is an independent guide. Cruise line names are provided for reference.

Coming Soon

Cruise Port Pilot for iPhone — Coming Soon

A little more confidence for every day ashore.

Meet the App

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is Cruise Port Pilot?

It’s an independent cruise port guide and upcoming iPhone app for planning your day ashore, from finding the terminal to getting back to your ship.

Is Cruise Port Pilot a cruise booking app?

Cruise Port Pilot is designed for travellers who already have a sailing in mind and want to plan their time ashore. Book your cruise through your usual travel provider.

Can I explore ports without an account?

Yes. The website’s port directory and port guides are open to browse.

Will the app be available for iPhone?

Cruise Port Pilot for iPhone is coming soon. A release date has yet to be announced.

How reliable is the port information?

Port guides show their sources and review dates. Check your cruise line’s latest instructions for your terminal and all-aboard time.

Is Cruise Port Pilot affiliated with cruise lines?

Cruise Port Pilot is independently developed by Barynto Apps. Cruise line names are used for reference.