# World Cruise Story

> Design, manage, and sail a luxury cruise ship around the world. (iPhone/iPad app by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-cruise-story/id802826167 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 255 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-cruise-story/id802826167/reviews.md

## What is World Cruise Story?

Get ready to take the helm of history's grandest, most over-the-top luxury cruise liner for an unforgettably addictive excursion at sea!

Deck your own ship with everything from lavish suites and first-class restaurants to casinos and hot tubs! You call the shots as you travel the world, visiting every country on the map--even entertaining royalty with tours truly fit for kings!

Put the right facilities next to each other and you'll score big points with passengers and reviewers. Amass enough fame and even celebrities will come flocking when you're in port!

Can you turn your sea buggy into a 5-star floating paradise? Put on your captain's hat and find out in World Cruise Story!

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## Key features

- Design luxury cruise ships
- Travel the world
- Manage ship facilities
- Attract VIP passengers
- Earn points and fame

## What do users think of World Cruise Story?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique cruise ship simulation concept
- 🚀 Engaging and interactive
- 👍 Great design and visuals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- ⏱️ Slow pacing and repetitive gameplay
- 🚢 Difficulty pleasing the King
- 💰 High price point

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Display and UI issues
- Autosave overwriting progress
- Pathfinding problems for passengers

**Most requested features**

- Add more game modes and facilities
- Ability to rotate and move rooms
- Faster travel and progression
- Improved save/load functionality
- More interactive elements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 255)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-cruise-story/id802826167/reviews.md

### 4/5 — More games

*2026-01-21, version 2.41*

Do a volleyball story, archery story, dog racing, track and field, competitive swimming, to name a few ideas. Let me know if you read this. Thanks

### 5/5 — Sequel please!!!

*2025-07-26, version 2.41*

This one is probably my all time favorite. a sequel would be amazing

### 2/5 — No sound bug

*2025-06-01, version 2.41*

Loved this game as a kid, tried to play it again today but I was not able to hear the music from the game. The sound effect works fine but I just can’t get the background music to work. Please fix this issue so I can properly reminisce my childhood.

### 5/5 — One of the best

*2024-11-03, version 2.34*

This is one of kairosoft’s best games. Enjoyable and engaging all the way through. 
Where is our hotel sim, kairosoft? We’re waiting!!

### 3/5 — Slow to play

*2024-04-14, version 2.34*

Good for if you’re multitasking on something else and having this in the background but if you’re sitting down and playing, this would not be a first choice

### 1/5 — Stupid game

*2022-12-29, version 2.33*

Its so stupid,,, u cant move if u placed the item in the wrond location. Whats the point?

### 2/5 — 設施的方向

*2022-04-11, version 2.23*

建設的東西要怎麼轉方向呢

### 5/5 — 건설 탭 같은 거 안 뜨시는 분들!!

*2022-02-25, version 2.23*

다크모드 끄고 앱 다시 실행해보세요!!
잘 됩니닷

### 4/5 — 배터리 소모가 심합니다

*2021-11-04, version 2.23*

개선 바랍니다

### 1/5 — Pretty Upset

*2021-06-30, version 2.23*

I loved this game, but just when I was about to beat it the game will no longer load. Very disappointed.

## Frequently asked questions about World Cruise Story

### What is World Cruise Story about?

World Cruise Story is a simulation game where you take control of a luxury cruise liner. You'll design its interiors, manage its facilities, and travel the world, aiming to provide an unforgettable experience for your passengers.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include designing your ship with various lavish amenities like suites, restaurants, casinos, and hot tubs. You'll travel to different countries, strategically place facilities to score points, and attract VIPs and celebrities.

### Is World Cruise Story free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. The developer also offers both free-to-play and paid games, but this specific title is free.

### What kind of experience does the game offer?

The game offers an addictive excursion at sea where you make the decisions to turn your ship into a 5-star floating paradise. It focuses on management, design, and strategic placement of amenities to maximize passenger satisfaction and fame.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.41 — 2025-05-07

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.34 — 2023-05-10

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.33 — 2022-10-05

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.23 — 2019-01-09

Now available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean!

### 2.00 — 2017-02-28

Now available in Traditional Chinese,  Simplified Chinese and  Korean!

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