Bridge at Sea
Free Downloads & Apps
Everything you need to run duplicate bridge on a cruise ship or at your club. Find your group size below and download the complete package — movement cards, traveller sheets and more, all free.
Apps
Free tools for bridge players and directors. Install on your phone, tablet or laptop — all work offline once installed, perfect for cruise ships.
Bridge Modes Calculator
Four scoring modes for social bridge — Kitchen, Chicago, Rubber and Bonus Bridge — plus a full Duplicate tournament module with 43 movements for up to 20 pairs.
How to Install
DigiBid
A digital bidding box that replaces physical boxes at the bridge table. Full keyboard with suits, levels, double and redouble. Save the file and open in any browser — no internet needed.
Download DigiBid
Bridge Calculator
Three tools in one — a bridge scoring calculator with vulnerability, a standard calculator, and a live currency converter. Ideal for cruise passengers arriving at new ports.
Open & Install
Coming soon
Bonus Bridge Pro
Advanced Bonus Bridge with hand-by-hand Chicago comparison, scoring graphs and a unique best player ranking that rewards skill on both sides of the table.
Coming Soon
Movement Packages
Each package includes the movement card for each table (showing seating, boards and movement instructions) and the matching traveller sheets for recording results. Find your group size and download both together.
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Table 1
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 NS 1 · EW 3
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 4
TRAVELLER
2-Table Howell
4 pairs · 8 players
A complete competitive tournament for a small group. All 4 pairs play each other across the session. Three session lengths available — choose the one that fits your time.
Choose session length:
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2.5-Table
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 SIT OUT
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 4
TRAVELLER
2.5-Table Howell
5 pairs · 10 players · sit-out
For an odd number of 5 pairs. One pair sits out each round in rotation — everyone plays the same number of hands and all results count towards the final ranking.
Choose session length:
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3-Table
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 NS 1 · EW 4
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 6
TRAVELLER
3-Table Howell
6 pairs · 12 players
The sweet spot for cruise bridge. Three tables gives you a proper competitive tournament where every pair faces every other pair. Three session lengths to suit your schedule.
Choose session length:
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3.5-Table
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 SIT OUT
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 5
TRAVELLER
3.5-Table Howell
7 pairs · 14 players · sit-out
Seven pairs with one sitting out each round. A full competitive event where everyone gets equal playing time and all results feed into the final rankings.
Choose session length:
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4-Table
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 NS 1 · EW 4
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 6
TRAVELLER
4-Table Howell
8 pairs · 16 players
Four tables is where cruise bridge really comes alive. A proper club-standard tournament for 8 pairs — excellent for ships with an active bridge following.
Choose session length:
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4.5-Table
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 SIT OUT
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 6
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4.5-Table Howell
9 pairs · 18 players · sit-out
Nine pairs with one sitting out per round. Keeps the tournament fair and competitive while accommodating an awkward number of players.
Choose session length:
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5-Table
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 NS 1 · EW 4
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 6
TRAVELLER
5-Table Howell
10 pairs · 20 players
Ten pairs — a serious tournament for ships or clubs with a strong bridge following. Full club-standard Howell movement with complete rankings at the end.
Choose session length:
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Mitchell
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
TRAVELLER
6–8 Table Mitchell
12–16 pairs · Mitchell movement
For larger groups of 6 tables or more. The Mitchell movement keeps NS pairs fixed while EW pairs travel — producing separate NS and EW rankings. Includes Skip Mitchell variants for odd table counts.
Coming soon:
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7-Table MitchellUpload in progress
8-Table MitchellUpload in progress
Stationery & Guides
Printable stationery for running your session, plus guides and board materials for cruise ship bridge.
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Blank Traveller Sheets
Universal · any session size
Standard traveller sheets that work for any number of tables. Each sheet covers one board — record NS pair, EW pair, contract, declarer, result and score. Includes space for 6 results per board.
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Session Sign-Up Sheet
Player registration
Print and take to the card room — players sign up to register their interest in playing. Helps you count pairs, assign pair numbers and plan which movement to use before the session starts.
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Conventions & Score Card
Quick reference · scoring guide
A handy reference card covering standard bridge conventions and scoring. Useful for players who are new to duplicate or need a reminder of scoring values during the session.
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DIY Bridge Boards
Everything you need to make tournament boards from playing cards
DIY Bridge Boards
Complete package · 3 downloads
No boards on your ship? Using just playing cards and rubber bands you can make a full set of duplicate boards. The guide explains how it all fits together — download all three and you have everything you need.
Complete package:
All materials are free. No registration required. If you find these useful, share the site with fellow bridge players — and when you’re ready for your next bridge cruise, check our Cruises page for voyages with 6 or more sea days.
