# Norwegian Cruise Line — NEW! Vacation with Ease.

> Cruise vacation planning and management app for Norwegian Cruise Line. (iPhone/iPad app by Norwegian Cruise Line®.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norwegian-cruise-line/id6510931792 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norwegian Cruise Line®](https://appshunter.io/developer/491935049)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 202,336 App Store ratings · 848 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 168 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norwegian-cruise-line/id6510931792/reviews.md

## What is Norwegian Cruise Line?

Get even more out of your vacation with more features, more control, and more simplicity - all in the palm of your hand.
 
Norwegian Cruise Line’s updated app makes it even easier to tailor your perfect vacation. Take full advantage of our endless experiences and wide variety of dining, entertainment, excursions, activities, and more.  See comprehensive onboard schedules, view extensive excursion details, browse updated menus, view entertainment listings, and make reservations for experiences onboard our ships and at our incredible destinations. Above all, prepare for your cruise with ease – your vacation begins the moment you board!  
 
BEFORE YOU EMBARK…
 
Discover your detailed itinerary with your pre-cruise planning checklist guiding you every step of the way. Make reservations for your favorite activities include excursions, entertainment, dining, and our exclusive Vibe Beach Club. Keep track of these activities with My Plans – outlining all of your vacation fun right at your fingertips. To speed up your boarding process, complete our simplified Online Check In experience. Get excited by counting down the days until you board one of our incredible Norwegian Ships!
 
ONCE ONBOARD…
 
Connect to the ship’s complimentary internet to use the app free of charge. Keep track of your favorite activities by having the Freestyle Daily just a tap away! Hungry? Make new dining reservations and browse the menus of our incredible dining offerings. Explore our incredible destinations by booking one of our incredible shore excursions. Keep track of your daily expenses and purchases in real time. Reserve and enjoy are incredible entertainment offerings. Never miss an activity with My Plans keeping you up to date for your next great adventure.

## Key features

- Pre-cruise planning checklist
- Activity and dining reservations
- Onboard schedules and menus
- Excursion booking
- Online check-in
- Expense tracking
- My Plans itinerary management

## Chart rankings

- #74 in Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

## What do users think of Norwegian Cruise Line?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Faster and more intuitive than old app
- 👍 Sleek and modern design
- 🔒 Improved security features
- 💡 Real-time itinerary updates
- 👍 Well-organized information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Missing key features from old app (deck plans, chat, etc.)
- 👎 Slow performance, especially when on ship's WiFi
- 👎 Inconsistent user experience, navigation issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to recognize user is on the ship
- Excursion and dining reservation issues
- Incorrect guest status information displayed
- Frequent error messages and inability to load content

**Most requested features**

- Add deck plans and interactive maps
- Restore guest communication/chat features
- Improve performance and stability
- Allow customization of daily itinerary
- Integrate dining menus and reservation management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 848)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norwegian-cruise-line/id6510931792/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!!

*2026-08-14, version 1.42.0*

The app moves freely and gets me straight to what I need for my upcoming vacation.

### 3/5 — Norwegian Aqua

*2026-08-13, version 1.41.0*

The buffet restaurant on Norwegian Aqua cruise is too small and crowded, with limited food choices. The menu is also almost the same every day, so we chose to dine at the Hudson’s Restaurant on Deck 7 instead. Their menu changes daily, and the food is quite good.
The day before, we saw a couple come out of the restaurant looking extremely angry and wondered what had happened. Today, we found out for ourselves. 😤
On Day 5, we ordered drinks, appetizers, main courses, and desserts from a female server all at once. One of our two drinks never arrived, but we let it go because the restaurant was busy.
After finishing our main course, we waited 30 minutes for our desserts, only to find out that the server had never placed the dessert order! She didn’t apologize and even asked whether we had ordered dessert.
The long wait also caused us to miss a show we had planned to see. It completely ruined our mood.
We always leave an extra tip on the table, even though the cruise already charges $20 per person per day in service fees. We understand that restaurants get busy, but this level of service was simply unacceptable.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-12, version 1.41.0*

So easy to navigate and access options for our next cruise.

### 4/5 — Ben Ewers

*2026-08-12, version 1.41.0*

Does not list all activities signed up for such as wine tastings.  Would also like to see accounting data.

### 5/5 — Mrs

*2026-08-11, version 1.41.0*

I love NCL , during our trip to Alaska last year May 2025, we had so much fun, we love the food and the NCL crew’s are amazing too.

### 5/5 — Bermuda cruise August 2026

*2026-08-11, version 1.41.0*

NCL not only has a great app, but it has a great cruise line and we’re currently on it and enjoying the aqua in Bermuda with fantastic restaurants spend the money for the Haven. It’s worth every penny Fred and Chris.

### 5/5 — Clair, net et précis !

*2026-08-10, version 1.41.0*

Facile d’utilisation et très bien détaillé! Merci

### 4/5 — The most Wonderful cruise in the world

*2026-08-10, version 1.41.0*

Food 5 star🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
Entertainments: 5 star🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠Activities: 5 star🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
Games: 5 star🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

### 5/5 — traveling

*2026-08-10, version 1.40.1*

the best

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-09, version 1.40.1*

Great easy app to work with. Shows all info needed for my next cruise!

## Frequently asked questions about Norwegian Cruise Line

### What does the Norwegian Cruise Line app do?

The app helps you plan and manage your entire cruise vacation. You can discover onboard schedules, view dining menus, book entertainment and excursions, and track your itinerary. It also facilitates pre-cruise planning like online check-in and provides real-time expense tracking once onboard.

### What are the key features of the Norwegian Cruise Line app?

Key features include a pre-cruise planning checklist, the ability to make reservations for dining, entertainment, and excursions, viewing comprehensive onboard schedules, browsing menus, and using 'My Plans' to keep track of your activities. It also offers online check-in and real-time expense tracking.

### Is the Norwegian Cruise Line app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. Once onboard, you can connect to the ship's complimentary internet to use the app without charge.

### What can I do before my cruise with the app?

Before embarking, you can discover your detailed itinerary, use the pre-cruise planning checklist, make reservations for activities like excursions, entertainment, and dining, and complete the online check-in process to speed up boarding.

### How does the app help me once I'm onboard?

Once onboard, you can access the Freestyle Daily for schedules, make new dining reservations, browse menus, book shore excursions, track your daily expenses and purchases in real-time, and reserve entertainment. 'My Plans' will continue to keep you updated on your next adventure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.42.0 — 2026-08-13

* Fixed an issue preventing some guests from updating their mailing address during Online Check In.

### 1.41.0 — 2026-08-10

* Onboard Photos is here! Guests can now browse, purchase, and download their cruise photos right from the app while sailing.
* Refreshed the look and feel across the app with our updated design system for a more consistent experience.

### 1.40.1 — 2026-07-31

* Fixed an Online Check-In issue and improved stability.

### 1.40.0 — 2026-07-16

* Improved overall Online Check-In experience, including eDocs, boarding requirements, and more.
* Bug fixes, performance improvements, and stability enhancements.

### 1.39.0 — 2026-06-15

* Fixed entertainment event details so venue deck labels display correctly throughout the app.
* The app now alerts you if you enter an invalid email address during check-in, helping you avoid saving incorrect contact info.
* The selfie step during check-in now gives you up to three tries, and if none work, you can finish check-in and take your photo at the terminal instead.

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