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Best Free Cruise Ship Tracker Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

CruiseMapper is the household name in free cruise ship tracker, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Free Cruise Ship Tracker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CruiseMapperCruiseMapperFree3.6★ (118)YesNoAug 2026
2MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
3Cruise Ship TrackerCruise Ship TrackerFree4.4★ (322)NoYesAug 2026
4Ship Finder LiteShip Finder LiteFree4.3★ (3.2K)NoNoAug 2026
5Cruisr - Cruise Ship TrackingCruisr - Cruise Ship TrackingFree4.6★ (444)NoYesAug 2026
6Ship TrackerShip TrackerFree4.6★ (1.8K)YesYesAug 2026
7Shipmate: Plan & Track CruisesShipmate: Plan & Track CruisesFree4.8★ (50K)YesNoAug 2026
8Voyiq – Cruise TrackerVoyiq – Cruise TrackerFree—NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Cruise Ship Tracker

CruiseMapper#1

CruiseMapper by AstraPaging Ltd.

Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
3.6😐(118 ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover and plan your next vacation with a comprehensive database of cruises. Explore detailed itineraries, port schedules, ship reviews, and real-time ship locations. Find your ideal cruise from thousands of options across numerous cruise lines and ships.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Accurate real-time ship tracking
  • 📍 Comprehensive ship location information
  • 📋 Detailed itineraries and port schedules
  • 🚢 Extensive database of cruise ships

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📍 Inaccurate ship location tracking
  • 🔄 Slow or delayed location updates
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#2

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MarineTraffic Applications LTD

#1 Vessel Tracking App!
Strong Contender
✈️ 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

More Free Cruise Ship Tracker apps to explore

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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
Cruisr - Cruise Ship Tracking
Cruisr - Cruise Ship Tracking
Cruisr - Cruise Ship Tracking
Real-Time Cruise Ship Tracking
Free

Track cruise ships globally in real-time, view their routes, and get details on cruise lines. Favorite your preferred vessels for easy access to updates and destinations. Discover nearby ships with this intuitive travel companion.

Real-time cruise ship trackingView ship routes and destinationsFavorite and track preferred ships
✈️ Travel
(444)
free with in-app purchases
6
Ship Tracker
Ship Tracker
Ship Tracker
Live Marine Tracker
Free

Track ships live on the ocean, view their routes, destinations, and arrival times. Access detailed port information and manage your own fleet. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts, professionals, and travelers.

Real-time vessel monitoringExpected arrivalsPort details
✈️ Travel
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Shipmate: Plan & Track Cruises
Shipmate: Plan & Track Cruises
Shipmate: Plan & Track Cruises
Excursions, Reviews, Countdown
Free

This app helps you plan, track, and enhance every aspect of your cruise journey. Discover deals, book excursions, connect with fellow travelers, and access detailed ship and port information. It's your comprehensive companion from pre-cruise planning to post-voyage memories.

Cruise planning and trackingMeet fellow cruisersWrite cruise reviews
✈️ Travel
(50K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Voyiq – Cruise Tracker
Voyiq – Cruise Tracker
Voyiq – Cruise Tracker
Your cruise logbook & map
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
9
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
10
All Aboard - Cruise Companion
All Aboard - Cruise Companion
All Aboard - Cruise Companion
Ship time + all-aboard alarm
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF
✈️ Travel
(0)
11
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International
Make the most of your cruise
Free

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.

Explore and book cruisesBook flights, lodging, and transportationReserve shore excursions and dining
✈️ Travel
(1.2M)
free
12
Live Marine : Ship Tracker
Live Marine : Ship Tracker
Live Marine : Ship Tracker
Track Your Ship Current Status
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Cruze: Cruise Ship Tracker
Cruze: Cruise Ship Tracker
Cruze: Cruise Ship Tracker
by Adrian Bors
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
14
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
15
Cruise Tracker
Cruise Tracker
Cruise Tracker
by margaret kovatch
Free

Track your ship's journey with this app. It provides real-time data on speed, direction, and location, displaying your position on a map. Get essential navigation information easily.

Track ship speedMeasure moving directionDisplay coordinates
🗺️ Navigation
(10)
free with in-app purchases
16
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Ship Tracker - Live Radar
Marine GPS, AIS & Traffic Map
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
17
Ship Tracker Marine Finder Ais
Ship Tracker Marine Finder Ais
Ship Tracker Marine Finder Ais
Boat Traffic Information Tool
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
SeaGation - Track Global Ship
Boat, Ship & Container Track
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
20
Cruise Port Compass
Cruise Port Compass
Cruise Port Compass
Your Cruise Companion
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Free Cruise Ship Tracker

What are the best free cruise ship tracker apps for iPhone?
CruiseMapper tops our free cruise ship tracker apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.6-star average from 118 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
CruiseMapper shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ free cruise ship tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
CruiseMapper is an impartial app that provides extensive information about thousands of cruises. It helps travelers discover and plan their ideal cruise vacation by offering detailed itineraries, port schedules, ship reviews, and real-time ship locations.
Key features include detailed itineraries and port schedules, cruise ship reviews and videos, the current position of cruise ships, special features and technical details about ships, and a large database of cruise lines, ships, and individual cruises.