# Cruise Ship Handling

> Realistic cruise ship simulator for handling, maneuvering, and mooring. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksandr Turkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-handling/id1595839901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksandr Turkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453274000)
- Category: Games, Simulation
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 211 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-handling/id1595839901/reviews.md

## What is Cruise Ship Handling?

Original simulator of cruise ship handling, maneuvering and mooring to a pier. 

8 modern cruise liners and ferry ship. 
Realistic control of multi-screw vessels with separate propeller control and azimuth propulsion.
Maneuvering with bow and stern thrusters. 
Mooring the vessel to the berth, departure from the berth and arrive into target area. 
Narrow-swimming, bypass of hazards, passing with other AI vessels. 
Day and night modes, different environment and weather conditions, calm or storm water with ocean waves and icebergs.
Damage and sinking of ships at collisions, splitting in half while sinking.

## Key features

- Realistic cruise ship handling
- Multi-screw vessel control
- Azimuth propulsion simulation
- Bow and stern thruster maneuvering
- Mooring and departure simulation
- Hazardous navigation scenarios
- Dynamic weather and environmental conditions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-handling/id1595839901/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good game, but please add more ships

*2026-06-25*

Please add new shapes like the Disney wish or more

### 3/5 — Love this! Could use Slight Improvement

*2026-04-26*

Love this so much! Please add more ships like Oasis of the Seas and Icon of the Seas. Also make it so you can walk around them and the the activities like waterslides, flowrider, and North Star. I agree with all of the other reviews.

### 4/5 — I wish

*2026-04-08*

Can you please add a Ocean liner like the titanic and the queen marry. And it’s been a while since you have added a new ship 🛳️

### 4/5 — Needs more ships

*2026-04-05*

The game overall is good though I think it needs more ships, preferably bigger ones like oasis of the seas and icon of the seas

### 3/5 — Idea Cunard ships

*2026-03-12, version 1.09*

I have a idea add MS Queen Anne MS Queen Victoria and RMS Queen Mary 2

### 5/5 — Just What I Wanted

*2026-03-06*

This game has some great cruise ships and some good ports. It is basic but really it is all you need. Great price and appreciate the Developer’s hard work here. Hope there are more ships added.

### 4/5 — Love this! Could use Slight Improvement

*2026-01-23*

Love this so much! Please add more ships like Oasis of the Seas and Icon of the Seas. Also make it so you can walk around them and the the activities like waterslides, flowrider, and North Star

### 5/5 — AIDA SHIPS

*2026-01-21*

I liked it when they had the Aida. Why did they get rid of them?

### 4/5 — Audi

*2025-12-23, version 1.08*

I hate that they removed adia ships

### 3/5 — Assessment

*2025-11-01*

The game itself is very cool but please bring the AIDA ships back here I preferred to drive them

## Frequently asked questions about Cruise Ship Handling

### What is Cruise Ship Handling?

Cruise Ship Handling is a realistic simulator that allows players to experience the challenges of maneuvering and docking large cruise ships and ferries. It features detailed control systems for propellers and thrusters, enabling precise navigation in various conditions.

### What are the key features of this ship simulator?

Key features include realistic control of multi-screw vessels with separate propeller and azimuth propulsion, maneuvering with bow and stern thrusters, and simulating mooring, departure, and arrival. It also offers dynamic environments with different weather and water conditions, day/night cycles, and AI vessel traffic.

### How much does Cruise Ship Handling cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of scenarios can I expect in this game?

Players can expect to engage in narrow-swimming, bypass hazards, and pass other AI vessels. The simulator also includes realistic consequences for collisions, such as ship damage and sinking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.09 — 2026-01-14

New ship - ferry ship.

### 1.08 — 2024-08-08

AIDA's ships removed from the app.

### 1.07 — 2024-02-07

Visible ships damage with hull deformation at collisions.

### 1.06 — 2024-01-25

Departure levels passage changed to be more realistic - cross the target to pass.

### 1.05 — 2023-09-19

New ship - Celebrity Eclipse.

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## More apps by Aleksandr Turkin

- [Electro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electro/id1455876231)
- [Ship Mooring](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-mooring/id1459916637)
- [Ship Handling Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-handling-simulator/id1478554973)
- [Space Rocket Flight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-rocket-flight/id1522561346)

All apps by Aleksandr Turkin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1453274000

## Related topics

[ship mooring](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ship-mooring) · [cruise ship simulator 3d](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cruise-ship-simulator-3d) · [cruise ship](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cruise-ship)

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