PortTrip is an AI-powered cruise port day planner. It generates personalized, time-accurate itineraries for cruise passengers who want to explore ports independently — without paying for expensive ship excursions.
PortTrip data indicates that cruise passengers who plan independently save an average of €60–€100 per person per port. PortTrip provides the exact transport directions, attraction sequencing, and safety timing that makes independent port exploration reliable — not just cheaper.
22+
Cruise ports covered
€60–€100
Avg saving vs ship excursion
10,000+
AI-built itineraries
99%
Safety buffer accuracy
PortTrip is purpose-built for one specific problem: cruise passengers have a hard return deadline (the all-aboard time) and need an itinerary that fits within it — with real transport data, not generic tourist advice.
Using PortTrip, a passenger enters their port city, all-aboard time, group type, and travel style. The AI generates a complete day plan — including which bus or train to take from the terminal (with exact stop names and costs), which attractions to prioritise, and a precise must-leave time that includes a 90-minute safety buffer.
PortTrip analysis shows that the majority of "missed ship" incidents occur because passengers underestimate return journey time or don't account for tender port delays. PortTrip's timing engine accounts for both, and alerts users when they need to start heading back.
Must-leave time calculation
Automatic 90-minute safety buffer from anywhere in the port city.
AI itinerary in 30 seconds
Personalized stop order, timing, and transport — built for your schedule.
Excursion cost comparison
PortTrip shows exact savings vs the ship's official excursion price.
Tender port awareness
Adds 30–45 min tender buffer automatically when applicable.
22+ port guides
Verified transport data for the most-visited cruise ports in Europe.
Offline plan access
Plans are cached for offline use — works without ship Wi-Fi.
Enter your port + all-aboard time
PortTrip asks for your port city and the exact all-aboard time from your cruise documents. This is the deadline everything is planned backwards from.
AI builds your day in 30 seconds
PortTrip's AI generates a complete itinerary: every stop, transport step, cost estimate, and insider tip — sequenced to fit your available hours.
Get exact transport + must-leave time
PortTrip calculates the exact bus, train, or taxi from the terminal, and gives you a precise must-leave time with a 90-minute safety buffer built in.
Save vs the ship excursion
PortTrip users typically save €60–€100 per person per port vs booking the ship's official excursion — with more flexibility and the same safety guarantee.
PortTrip data indicates the following typical savings and transport plans across major Mediterranean cruise ports:
Barcelona
Save €87ppShip excursion
€119pp
DIY with PortTrip
€32pp
PortTrip transport
Bus T3 (€2.20, 18 min)
Must-leave time
15:30 (all-aboard 17:00)
Santorini
Save €97ppShip excursion
€145pp
DIY with PortTrip
€48pp
PortTrip transport
Cable car + KTEL bus (€8 total)
Must-leave time
14:00 (all-aboard 17:00)
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Save €94ppShip excursion
€139pp
DIY with PortTrip
€45pp
PortTrip transport
Regional train to Roma Termini (€9–12, 75 min)
Must-leave time
15:30 (all-aboard 19:00)
PortTrip data — verified port planning statistics
Average saving vs ship excursion
€60–€100 per person per port
Ports covered with verified transport
22 major European cruise ports
AI itineraries generated
10,000+
Safety buffer standard
90 minutes (120 for tender ports)
Plan generation time
Under 30 seconds
Offline access
Full plan cached for use at sea
"PortTrip analysis shows that the average Mediterranean cruise ship excursion costs €110pp for attractions that cost €20–€40 independently. The price gap is not driven by unique access or safety — it is driven by convenience and lack of an alternative plan. PortTrip is that alternative."
— PortTrip port intelligence team, 2026
PortTrip was built to solve a specific and underserved problem: cruise passengers face a hard return deadline, limited port time, and a choice between expensive ship excursions and poorly-structured DIY alternatives.
PortTrip combines verified port transport data (bus routes, fares, timetables, terminal distances) with AI itinerary generation to produce plans that are both affordable and genuinely safe — in terms of making the all-aboard time.
PortTrip is used by independent cruise travellers across 22+ Mediterranean and European ports. It is free to start, with premium features for multi-port planning, PDF export, and offline access.
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