# Port Pal Pro

> Cruise companion app for organizing voyages, booking excursions, and accessing port information. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Bonenfant.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-pal-pro/id6801958816 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Bonenfant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800525347)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-pal-pro/id6801958816/reviews.md

## What is Port Pal Pro?

Port Pal Pro is the cruise companion for cruisers who want the whole voyage — past, present and planned — organized in one clean, beautifully simple app.

Your cruises, beautifully organized
• Save past and upcoming cruises — ship, sail dates, and every port of call
• Each voyage becomes a clear day-by-day itinerary
• Booked shore excursions appear on the exact port-day they belong to — and stay with your cruise even after the voyage ends, so your whole history lives in one place
• Everything lives on your device — it works offline at sea
• Back up securely and carry your history across devices

Shore excursions, ready when you are
• Browse handpicked tours for the ports you're actually visiting — duration, price, and star ratings at a glance
• Open any excursion for the full picture: photos, what's included, where to meet, and honest reviews from fellow travellers
• Add a tour to a planned cruise and get a reminder about an hour before it starts
• Book securely in a few taps and keep it filed under the right port-day on your itinerary

A harbourmaster's library of 2,600+ ports
• One page for every port: local time, weather, photos, and how to get back to the ship
• 650+ ports include real port-authority contact details, so you're never guessing
• Browse by continent, country and region — or just search in seconds
• Look up any port, ship or cruise line instantly

Watch the harbour come alive
• Live AIS ships-in-port tracking shows which vessels are alongside, when they arrive, and when they sail
• Know before you go whether it's a quiet morning — or five ships and a long tender line
• Follow the ship across the water

Official deck plans
• Deck-by-deck plans for 330 ships across 26 cruise lines
• Plan your cabin, your route to the pool, and your favourite dining spot before you sail

Find your cruising past in seconds
• Search future cruises up to two years ahead
• Auto-fill a past sailing from the archive back to 2010 — rebuild your cruise history without typing a single port name
• Spend less time digging and more time remembering the journeys you loved

A community of cruisers who've been there
• A forum thread for every port, ship and cruise line
• Read first-hand tips from fellow travellers
• Ask, share, and plan with people who've actually sailed

## Key features

- Organize past and upcoming cruises
- Browse and book shore excursions
- Detailed port information and contacts
- Live AIS ship tracking
- Official deck plans for 330+ ships
- Search past cruises from 2010
- Community forum for cruisers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Port Pal Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-pal-pro/id6801958816/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Terrific new app for cruisers

*2026-09-08*

This is a great app for cruisers because it has so many unique features in one spot, like directions back to the port, port information, port weather and deck plans for ships.  It also notifies you when your future cruise check-in opens!

### 5/5 — Great companion for cruise lovers

*2026-09-08*

If you cruise, get this app. Port Pal Pro tells you exactly which ships are docked in port today, includes deck plans across 24 cruise lines, and delivers port details, history and highlights in multiple languages. It's well organized, responsive, and covers a huge amount of ground in a simple interface — from pre-trip planning to checking what's arriving dockside. A really polished companion for anyone who loves the water.

### 5/5 — Great cruise App!

*2026-09-05*

Port Pal Pro is a fantastic app for cruise planning! I especially love the ability to add past, present, and future cruises, making it easy to keep all of my cruise history and upcoming plans in one place. The itinerary feature is also incredibly useful for organizing each cruise and keeping track of ports, dates, and plans along the way.

It’s user-friendly, convenient, and a great tool for anyone who loves to cruise. I’m excited to see how the app continues to develop and would highly recommend it to fellow cruisers! 🚢🌴⚓

### 5/5 — A must have for cruise lovers!

*2026-09-04*

Port Pal Pro is an excellent app for anyone who loves cruising. It’s simple to use, packed with useful port information. With features like ships in port and interactive maps, makes planning your time ashore much easier. Love being able to see all my cruises past,present and future in one place.  Whether you’re a first time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, this is a great app to have in your pocket.

Definitely worth downloading. Get Port Pal Pro before your next cruise!

## Frequently asked questions about Port Pal Pro

### Does Port Pal Pro have ads?

No, Port Pal Pro is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience while planning your cruises and excursions.

### What devices does Port Pal Pro support?

Port Pal Pro is available on iPhone and iPad, ensuring a seamless experience for Apple users.

### How often is Port Pal Pro updated?

The app was last updated on September 12, 2026, with version 1.0.17, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions.

### Can I use Port Pal Pro offline?

Yes, all your cruise information, including itineraries and booked excursions, lives on your device and works offline at sea.

### How can I find past cruises in Port Pal Pro?

You can auto-fill past sailings from the archive back to 2010 without typing port names, making it easy to rebuild your cruise history.

### What kind of information is available for each port?

Each port page includes local time, weather, photos, and directions back to the ship. Over 650 ports also provide real port-authority contact details.

### Is Port Pal Pro suitable for children?

Port Pal Pro has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users to explore cruise information and plans with adult supervision.

### Can I book shore excursions directly through Port Pal Pro?

Yes, you can browse handpicked tours for your visited ports, view details like duration and price, and book securely within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.17 — 2026-09-12

New in this update:

• Units now shown together — Every temperature displays in both Celsius and Fahrenheit ("21°C (70°F)"), and wind in both km/h and mph. No setting to fiddle with — the app just shows you both.

• Updated help content — Corrected several FAQ answers so they match the app exactly, including our support address.

Thanks for using Port Pal Pro — happy cruising!

### version 1.0.16 — 2026-09-09

This update makes it easier and more secure to sign in and manage your account.

• Username login is now the standard — your email can no longer be used as a username, so accounts are more secure and easier to remember.
• Forgot your username? New recovery emails it to you in seconds.
• Forgot your password? A fresh two-step dialog sends a secure code to reset it, right from the sign-in screen.
• Cleaner sign-in screens — the keyboard no longer covers your fields as you type.

Plus the usual reliability polish behind the scenes.

Let us know how the update feels — a review helps other cruisers find the app.

### 1.0.15 — 2026-09-08

Shore excursions are here.
• Browse handpicked tours at the ports you're visiting — prices and ratings at a glance
• See full details, what's included, meeting points, and real reviews
• Add a tour to a saved cruise and it lands on the right port-day
• Get a nudge about an hour before your excursion starts
• Booked tours stay with your cruise — even on past voyages, your shore-day history is all in one place

Plus quality-of-life improvements and polish throughout.

### 1.0.14 — 2026-09-06

What's New in 1.0.14:

• Enhanced home screen with larger, photo-rich navigation cards
• Live current time shown for every port (with its time zone)
• Improved port, cruise-line, and community pages
• Faster and cleaner layout throughout

### 1.0.12 — 2026-09-03

minor fixes to UI

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-13.*
