Turn ideas into a realistic day.
Activities, booked excursions and travel time become a day plan that fits your time ashore.
iOS beta · field test in October
For every day in port
Your port day.
Without the stress.
Plan what you want to experience ashore. Keep your return time and buffer in sight. Then enjoy the day without constantly doing the maths.
- For iPhone
- No ad tracking
- Prepared for offline use
TODAY · PALMA
Back on board
offline
17:30
3 hrs 18 mins left
Start heading back by 16:42
including a 35-minute buffer
A planning value based on your details · current crew and port instructions remain authoritative.
More port day. Less clock-watching.
A plan that thinks all the way to your return.
Portolana connects your ideas for the day with travel times, the time you have available and a deliberate return buffer.
Enjoy the day without constantly checking the time.
The countdown shows how long you have until it is time to return – in the app, as a Live Activity and on Apple Watch.
Head back to the ship with a buffer.
Portolana shows when to start your return and helps you reassess conservatively when plans change.
A calmer rhythm ashore
Set out prepared. Explore freely. Turn back in time.
Portolana stays out of the way and shows only what matters at each point in your port day.
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BEFORE YOU GO ASHORE
Your day plan is ready.
Travel times, fixed bookings and your return buffer are already taken into account.
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DURING THE DAY
Your return time stays visible.
On the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island or Apple Watch – without repeatedly opening the app.
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ON THE WAY BACK
The essentials in one view.
Destination, pier, remaining time and important contacts are easy to reach.
Trust matters ashore
Calm by design. Honest about its limits.
Prepared when the connection disappears.
Your trip, day plan, port pack and key guidance remain available on your device within the intended offline scope.
Your trip remains yours.
Portolana works locally without requiring an account. Only the information you choose is shared.
One companion across cruise lines.
Portolana is independent. Current instructions from your cruise line, crew and port always remain authoritative.
The real test starts at sea
I am testing Portolana myself on a cruise in October.
I am Lari, and Portolana is my independent project. The field test must show whether it truly makes port days calmer – with real-world connectivity, real routes and real time pressure.
More about PortolanaQuick answers
What to know before the beta.
What is Portolana?
An iPhone app for cruise guests that makes port days easier to plan, keeps return times visible and lets you share selected trip information.
When can I test Portolana?
The field test starts in October 2026. Beta seats will be released gradually through TestFlight.
Does Portolana work without internet?
Key trip, port and day-plan information is intended to work offline. External maps and current online data may still require a connection.
Does my family need to install the app?
No. A shared trip opens through a personal sharing link, without the Portolana app and without an account.
How much will Portolana cost?
The final pricing model will be decided after the field test. First, Portolana needs to prove that it creates meaningful value on real port days.
Portolana iOS beta
Ready for a calmer port day?
Test Portolana with us at sea and help make the app better before its public launch.
Join the beta Limited seats · voluntary feedback · no ad tracking