Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced the next generation of its booked guest mobile application, the Cruise Norwegian app.

Designed to be the ideal travel companion from time of booking to day of disembarkation, the new app features a multitude of functions that help provide a stress-free vacation experience, helping guests make the most of their time on and off the ship as well as stay connected with their friends and family both on board and back home.

“Whether they’re 60 days from their sail date or in the middle of their cruise, the Cruise Norwegian app brings seamless anytime-access to a myriad of onboard offerings, services and activities right into the palms of our guests’ hands,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line.

“Once on board, the Cruise Norwegian app will allow guests to continue customising their ideal cruise experience and view or manage their existing account information, allowing them to maximise their time and spend it on the things they enjoy the most.”

With the Cruise Norwegian app, guests’ dream cruise vacation is right at their fingertips with the capability to preview and book shore excursions, make dining and entertainment reservations, purchase onboard packages such as dining and beverage packages or special occasion packages before they cruise.

Helping provide a stress-free embarkation day, the Cruise Norwegian app provides directions to the port and with mobile online check-in functionality guests can save time at the pier and have a paperless boarding process with mobile e-docs.

Once on board, guests can use the Cruise Norwegian app complimentary by connecting to the ship’s Wi-Fi to stay up-to-date on what’s happening on board.

The app allows guests to make reservations for their favourite Broadway-style shows, snag a seat for a mouth-watering dinner at one of Norwegian’s many Freestyle dining restaurants and book their next in-port adventure on a shore excursion.

Before disembarking the ship, guests using the app can track and review their onboard purchases, as well as view helpful disembarkation information including immigration and Easy Walk-off details.

Those dreaming of their next cruise vacation can view information about Norwegian’s Cruise Next program and review their Latitudes Rewards points and learn about onboard tier benefits.