Install Cruise Crews
Add Cruise Crews to your home screen for the best experience — works offline, no app store, no sign-up required to install.
Free · No app store · Works offline
iPhone & iPad — Safari
Must use Safari browser. Chrome/Firefox on iOS cannot install PWAs.
Open Cruise Crews in the Safari browser. If you're in Chrome or Firefox, copy the URL and paste it into Safari.
Tap the Share icon at the bottom of Safari (the box with an arrow pointing up).
Scroll down in the share sheet and tap Add to Home Screen.
The app name will read Cruise Crews. Tap Add in the top-right corner to confirm.
Find the Cruise Crews icon on your home screen and tap it. It will open full-screen, just like a native app! 🚢
Android — Chrome
Works in Chrome, Samsung Internet, and most Android browsers.
Open Cruise Crews in Google Chrome on your Android device.
A banner may appear at the bottom of the screen saying "Add Cruise Crews to Home Screen" — tap Install.
Tap the ⋮ menu in the top-right corner, then select Add to Home Screen.
A dialog will appear. Tap Add or Install to confirm. The app icon will appear on your home screen.
Tap the Cruise Crews icon to launch full-screen — no browser bars, just the app! 🚢
Chrome on Desktop
Install as a desktop app on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Make sure you're viewing this page in Google Chrome on your desktop.
Look for the Install icon in the right side of the address bar (it looks like a monitor with a download arrow).
Click the ⋮ menu → Cast, save and share → Install page as app…
Click Install in the dialog. Cruise Crews will open as a standalone window and an icon will be added to your taskbar/dock.
Microsoft Edge
Install on Windows 10/11, Mac, or Linux via Edge.
Open Cruise Crews in Microsoft Edge on your desktop or laptop.
Look for the App icon in the right side of the address bar.
Click … → Apps → Install this site as an app.
Click Install. A shortcut will be pinned to your taskbar and Start menu.
Samsung Internet
For Samsung Galaxy devices using the Samsung Internet browser.
Launch Samsung Internet browser and navigate to Cruise Crews.
Tap the ≡ hamburger menu at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Add page to then select Home screen.
Tap Add. The Cruise Crews icon appears on your home screen — tap it to launch! 🚢
Works Without Wi-Fi
Service worker caching keeps the app available even when you're at sea with no signal.
True Full Screen
No browser chrome or address bar — pure app experience with the ocean night background.
Instant Launch
Launches in under 1 second from your home screen — faster than any browser tab.
Push Notifications
Future-ready: receive message notifications even when the app isn't open.
No App Store
Install instantly — no account, no approval wait, no storage bloat from a store download.
Auto-Updates
Always on the latest version. No manual updates — the service worker handles it silently.
- 8-screen interactive app: splash, login, home, group chat, walkie-talkie, create crew, profile
- Push-to-talk walkie-talkie with animated waveform
- Live text chat with emoji reactions, GIF search, attachment menu
- Animated ocean night sky background — stars, moon, waves
- Neon purple glassmorphism UI with smooth transitions
- Create and join cruise groups with invite codes
- Privacy-first — no data stored on device or server
- Fully offline-capable via service worker cache
- Shortcut icons: jump directly to Chats, Walkie-Talkie, or Create Crew
Ready to Set Sail? 🚢
Follow the steps above for your device, then launch Cruise Crews from your home screen.
Open Cruise Crews