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Best Cruise Ship Radar Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right cruise ship radar apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Cruise Ship Radar Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
2Royal Caribbean InternationalRoyal Caribbean InternationalFree4.8★ (1.2M)NoNoAug 2026
3Cruze: Cruise Ship TrackerCruze: Cruise Ship TrackerFree——NoJul 2026
4Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3.2K)NoNoAug 2026
5The Cruise GlobeThe Cruise GlobeFree4.8★ (1.4K)NoNoAug 2026
6Voyage Radar: AIS Ship TrackerVoyage Radar: AIS Ship TrackerFree—NoNoJul 2026
7Ship Tracker — Ship RadarShip Tracker — Ship RadarFree3.5★ (11)YesNoAug 2026
8Cruise Countdown & PickerCruise Countdown & PickerFree4.7★ (2.8K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Cruise Ship Radar

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#1

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MarineTraffic Applications LTD

#1 Vessel Tracking App!
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.7😐(65K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#23in Travel
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Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate location tracking
  • 👍 Useful for maritime enthusiasts
  • 🔍 Provides detailed ship information
  • 🌍 Good worldwide coverage

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for many features
  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
Royal Caribbean International#2

Royal Caribbean International by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Make the most of your cruise
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.8😐(1.2M ratings)
Free
#31in Travel
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Plan and book your dream cruise vacation, from exploring destinations to managing onboard activities. Discover deals, book flights and lodging, and shop for cruise essentials. Enhance your journey with dining reservations, shore excursions, and entertainment schedules.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful app features
  • 🚀 Useful for planning activities
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 👍 Convenient access to cruise information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔍 Missing key features
  • 🤔 Inconsistent user experience

More Cruise Ship Radar apps to explore

4
Ship Finder Lite
Ship Finder Lite
Ship Finder Lite
Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Free

Track live moving ships on a global map with near real-time AIS data. Identify vessels using your device camera with Augmented Reality view. See ship details like name, type, and destination with color-coded icons for easy identification.

Live worldwide ship tracking mapAugmented Reality (AR) ship identificationView ship name, type, and destination
🗺️ Navigation
(3.2K)
free
5
The Cruise Globe
The Cruise Globe
The Cruise Globe
Cruise Tracking & Discovery
Free

Visualize your entire cruise history on a map with satellite precision, including all deviations and missed ports. Explore detailed statistics of your past voyages and track live cruises in a personalized 3D satellite view.

Satellite precision cruise trackingHistorical cruise map visualizationDetailed voyage statistics
✈️ Travel
(1.4K)
free
6
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Voyage Radar: AIS Ship Tracker
Live Ship Tracking & Port Info
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
7
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship Tracker — Ship Radar
Ship tracking made simple!
Free

Easily locate and track ships worldwide with live marine traffic data. View detailed vessel information, explore port maps, and access 7-day weather forecasts for passage planning. Includes a compass to help spot nearby vessels.

Live ship trackingDetailed vessel informationPort maps
🗺️ Navigation
(11)
ad-supported
8
Cruise Countdown & Picker
Cruise Countdown & Picker
Cruise Countdown & Picker
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL
Free

Easily search and compare thousands of cruises without annoying pop-ups. Set price alerts for specific trips or subscribe to deal categories to find the best prices. Explore ship details, dining, entertainment, and cabin options.

Search and filter cruisesPrice alert notificationsLast minute and destination deals
✈️ Travel
(2.8K)
free
9
Disney Cruise Line Navigator
Disney Cruise Line Navigator
Disney Cruise Line Navigator
by Disney
Free

Plan, explore, and relive your Disney cruise vacation. Manage payments, check-in, book activities, and view deck plans. Stay connected with onboard chat and access menus and schedules.

Vacation planning and paymentsOnline check-in and document submissionActivity and dining reservations
✈️ Travel
(120K)
free
10
Ship Tracker - Marine Radar
Ship Tracker - Marine Radar
Ship Tracker - Marine Radar
Live Ship Tracking App
Free

This app provides live tracking of ships worldwide with detailed vessel information and marine traffic data. Visualize ships on a radar-style interface, search for specific vessels, and monitor maritime activity in real-time.

Live ship trackingMarine radar viewVessel finder tools
✈️ Travel
(12)
free with in-app purchases
11
Cruise Port Compass
Cruise Port Compass
Cruise Port Compass
Your Cruise Companion
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
12
AIS Radar
AIS Radar
AIS Radar
View AIS information
$6.99

View Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from marine transponders or public internet feeds. Displays target information, calculates closest point of approach, and offers customizable radar views. Requires an AIS device or adapter for WiFi connectivity.

Radar PPI-like display of AIS targetsCalculates CPA and TCPACPA/TCPA warning system
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
paid
13
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Marine Radar: Ship Tracking
Track Vessels & Marine Traffic
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Marine GPS, AIS & Traffic Map
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
All Aboard - Cruise Companion
All Aboard - Cruise Companion
All Aboard - Cruise Companion
Ship time + all-aboard alarm
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
Voyiq – Cruise Tracker
Voyiq – Cruise Tracker
Voyiq – Cruise Tracker
Your cruise logbook & map
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
17
ICTSI Radar
ICTSI Radar
ICTSI Radar
by INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL SERVICES, INC
Free
💼 Business
(0)
18
Vessel Radar
Vessel Radar
Vessel Radar
by Alper Gonen
Free

Track live marine traffic on a map. Access detailed information about ships and ports. Stay informed about maritime activity.

Live marine traffic viewVessel informationPort details
✈️ Travel
(1)
ad-supported
19
cruiseQuest
cruiseQuest
cruiseQuest
Bar Bingo & Cruise Photo Diary
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
NEW! Vacation with Ease.
Free

Plan and manage your cruise vacation with ease. Discover onboard schedules, dining options, entertainment, and excursions. Prepare for your trip with a pre-cruise checklist and online check-in, and stay organized once onboard.

Pre-cruise planning checklistActivity and dining reservationsOnboard schedules and menus
✈️ Travel
(202K)
free

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FAQ about Cruise Ship Radar

What are the best cruise ship radar apps for iPhone?
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking tops our cruise ship radar apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 65K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top cruise ship radar apps we rank are free to download, including MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking and Royal Caribbean International.
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ cruise ship radar apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides a way to track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. It allows users to view ship positions, movements, voyage history, and detailed vessel information. It also includes enhanced maps with close weather monitoring.
Key features include live vessel tracking, viewing ship positions and movements, accessing voyage history, detailed vessel information like type and destination, and enhanced maps with weather monitoring. Users can also build and monitor their chosen fleets.