DIY Port Days
Self-guided cruise tours
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Skip the $89 tour bus. See the port your way.
DIY Port Days is a free app with self-guided walking tours for cruise ports — built by a fellow cruiser who got tired of overpriced shore excursions and rigid schedules. Walk when you want. Linger where you love. Skip what doesn't interest you. And spend the money you saved on the rum cake, the lobster lunch, the perfect souvenir.
Each guide is a hand-crafted walking tour with:
• Step-by-step directions you can read offline at sea
• Real walking distances and timing — no surprises
• Local food picks, not tourist traps
• "Did You Know?" history that brings each port to life
• Tips on safety, money, and getting back to your ship on time
Currently available — Caribbean, Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Alaska:
Nassau, Cozumel, Old San Juan, St. Thomas, Key West, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten, Grand Turk, Barbados, Bermuda, Ocho Rios, Antigua, Curaçao, Aruba, St. Kitts, Barcelona, La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Valencia, Naples, Mykonos, Mallorca, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Victoria. More ports added regularly.
Three ways to use the app:
• Single port — $9.99 one time, keep forever. Best for cruises with one or two stops you care about.
• Cruise pass — $14.99 unlocks every port for 30 days. Best for a single multi-port cruise.
• Annual all-access — $29.99 per year unlocks every port year-round. Best for frequent cruisers, travel agents, or bloggers.
What makes our guides different:
We've walked every route ourselves. Every recommendation is actionable, with real distances, costs, and timing you can trust. Premium design — not generic PDFs. Each guide is beautifully laid out with custom typography, maps, and imagery.
Works offline at sea — download a guide on the ship Wi-Fi before you sail and use it in port even with no signal. Perfect for cruise stops where data roaming charges would cost more than the guide itself.
One purchase covers your whole party. Walk together. Save together. Make memories that don't come with a guide-bus schedule.
Try the app free. Browse every port. Unlock the ones you need.
Questions? Email hello@diyportdays.com — typical response within 1–2 business days.
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Polish release based on early feedback:
• Smoother sign-in — sign in inline right where you buy, no detours.
• Tighter top-of-screen layout matches iPhone's native nav style.
• Removed leftover wireframe-era copy from the Account page.
• Friendlier message for guides that are coming soon.
• Mediterranean and Alaska ports now available for purchase.
Got feedback? hello@diyportdays.com
The developer, Timothy Byer, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Timothy Byer
- Size
- 5.2 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Annual All-Access $29.99
- Cruise Pass - 30 Days $14.99
- Victoria Walking Tour $9.99
- Ketchikan Walking Tour $9.99
- Skagway Walking Tour $9.99
- Juneau Walking Tour $9.99
- Mykonos Walking Tour $9.99
- Mallorca Walking Tour $9.99
- Napoli Walking Tour $9.99
- Valencia Walking Tour $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Tim Byer