# Norwegian Cruise Line

> NEW! Vacation with Ease.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nclh.ncl\_mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nclh.ncl_mobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nclh.ncl_mobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings LTD
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 1,081,172
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (34,491 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.42.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2024-08-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 132 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nclh.ncl_mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ncl.com/about/privacy-policy-mobile](https://www.ncl.com/about/privacy-policy-mobile)

## Description

The Norwegian Cruise Line Chrome extension enhances your vacation with advanced features that put control and simplicity right in your hand. From pre-cruise planning to onboard enjoyment, this app lets you customize your perfect holiday by exploring detailed itineraries, booking excursions, dining, and entertainment, and managing your daily activities seamlessly.

Before boarding, the app guides you with a pre-cruise checklist and streamlined online check-in, helping you reserve your favorite experiences including access to the exclusive Vibe Beach Club. Once onboard, enjoy free use of the app over the ship’s internet to keep track of your scheduled activities, browse updated menus, monitor expenses in real time, and never miss out on entertainment. Norwegian Cruise Line’s app transforms your cruise into a stress-free adventure from start to finish.

## Rankings

- #65,146 — Overall
- #31 — Travel and local (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.nclh.ncl_mobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The Norwegian Cruise Line app is praised for being easy to use with a clean UI and up-to-date details, and is widely relied upon by cruisers. However, users repeatedly report reliability problems (loading bugs and check-in errors), limited functionality when off-ship, and disruptive update requirements with a occasionally confusing UI. When it works, it’s fast and convenient, but the recurring issues significantly impact the overall experience.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly interface.
- Attractive, clean UI with up-to-date voyage details.
- Fast, convenient navigation with quick access to sections (tabs, descriptions, videos).
- Widely used and valued by cruisers, often relied on during trips when functioning correctly.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and loading errors that prevent content from displaying (screens showing issues or failing to load).
- Check-in failures in-app (Error State, ZIP validation issues) that block online check-in.
- Limited/offline access: features blocked off the ship (cannot view reservations/excursions, daily planning tools missing) and reliance on external apps for some tasks.
- Frequent app update prompts and, at times, a clunky or unclear UI leading to a frustrating experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nclh.ncl_mobile)