Free Cruise Tools
Free timing calculators, savings tools, and port risk rankings. Plus the AI planner for Pro members. Built for independent cruisers who refuse to overpay for a bus tour.
Ship-Safe Promise
Every tool is built around one principle: you should never miss your ship. All timing recommendations include the validated 90-minute safety buffer used by experienced independent cruisers. Used by 12,000+ independent cruisers.
Will I Make It Back?
Enter your all-aboard time and planned activities. Get a Ship-Safe verdict in seconds.
Port Difficulty Index
Compare 40+ ports by stress, walkability, tender risk, and DIY friendliness.
DIY Savings Calculator
See exactly how much you save vs ship excursions per port, per person.
Cruise Port Cost Calculator
Budget your port day — transport, food, entry fees, and contingency.
Missed-Ship Risk Rankings
Which ports have the highest risk of passengers missing their departure? Data-ranked.
Cruise Stress Score
Multi-factor stress ranking for every major cruise port. Sort by easiest.
Port Walkability Checker
Find out which ports you can actually walk from the terminal vs need transport.
Cruise Buffer Calculator
Calculate the exact return buffer you need based on port type, season, and transport.
Cruise Excursion Price Tracker
Track ship excursion prices vs DIY across all major Mediterranean ports.
Best Ports for Elderly & Mobility
Ranked by accessibility, flat terrain, transport ease, and wheelchair friendliness.
AI Port Day Planner
Generate a complete time-stamped port day in 30 seconds. Free to try.
Cruise Port Index
Full sortable database of 47 ports. Filter by difficulty, tender, savings, and more.
Common Questions
Are all PortTrip tools free?
Yes — all tools on this page are completely free to use. The AI port day planner offers 3 free ports; a Cruise Pass unlocks your full cruise.
How accurate is the "Will I Make It Back?" tool?
It uses actual transport times for each port (not Google Maps estimates), plus a validated 90-minute safety buffer. It has been confirmed by thousands of cruisers.
Where does PortTrip data come from?
Port data is sourced from independent cruiser validations, direct transport research, and seasonal analysis. See our Methodology page for full detail.
Enter your port and all-aboard time. Get an exact plan in 30 seconds.
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