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. Works offline in any browser.
Learn More & Install
Bridge Calculator
Three tools in one — bridge scoring, a standard calculator, and a live currency converter. Ideal for cruise passengers arriving at new ports.
Learn More & Install
Bonus Bridge
A skill-based scoring app for four players. Both declarers and defenders earn points based on hand strength — rewarding good play with weak cards.
Launch App
Movement Packages
Each package includes the movement card for each table and the matching traveller sheets. 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. Three session lengths available.
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
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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.
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
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3-Table Howell
6 pairs · 12 players
The sweet spot for cruise bridge. Every pair faces every other pair. Three session lengths to suit your schedule.
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3.5-Table
Rd 1 NS 1 · EW 2
Rd 2 SIT OUT
Rd 3 NS 1 · EW 5
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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
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4-Table Howell
8 pairs · 16 players
Four tables is where cruise bridge really comes alive. A proper club-standard tournament for 8 pairs.
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
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5-Table Howell
10 pairs · 20 players
Ten pairs — a serious tournament for ships with a strong bridge following. Full club-standard Howell movement.
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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5-Table Mitchell
10 pairs · 20 players
NS pairs stay fixed while EW pairs travel. Produces separate NS and EW rankings. A great step up from Howell for larger groups.
Choose session length:
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HESITATION
NS 1–7 Stay fixed
Pairs 8–11 Mostly EW
1 round Sit N–S
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6-Table Hesitation Mitchell
11 pairs · 22 players · sit-out
Eleven pairs, one sitting out each round. Pairs 1–7 stay fixed North–South; pairs 8–11 mostly play East–West but each briefly sits North–South at the hesitation table before continuing — the fairest published movement for this awkward number.
Choose session length:
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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6-Table Skip Mitchell
12 pairs · 24 players
Six tables with Skip Mitchell — EW pairs skip a table at halfway to avoid playing the same boards twice.
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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6.5-Table Skip Mitchell
13 pairs · 26 players · sit-out
Thirteen pairs with one sitting out each round. Skip Mitchell with sit-out handles this awkward number cleanly.
Choose session length:
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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7-Table Mitchell
14 pairs · 28 players
Seven tables with standard Mitchell movement — 14 pairs with full separate NS and EW rankings.
Choose session length:
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HESITATION
NS 1–7 Stay fixed
Pairs 8–15 Mostly EW
1 round Sit N–S
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8-Table Hesitation Mitchell
15 pairs · 30 players · sit-out
Fifteen pairs, one sitting out each round. Pairs 1–7 stay fixed North–South; pairs 8–15 mostly play East–West but each briefly sits North–South at the hesitation table before continuing — noticeably fairer board-count balance than a plain sit-out Mitchell at this size.
Choose session length:
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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8-Table Skip Mitchell
16 pairs · 32 players
Eight tables — a full club-size tournament. Skip Mitchell keeps EW pairs from playing the same boards twice.
Choose session length:
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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8.5-Table Skip Mitchell
17 pairs · 34 players · sit-out
Seventeen pairs with one sitting out each round. Skip Mitchell with sit-out handles this number perfectly.
Choose session length:
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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9-Table Mitchell
18 pairs · 36 players
Nine tables — a large, serious duplicate event. Standard Mitchell for 18 pairs with full separate NS and EW rankings.
Choose session length:
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MITCHELL
NS Stay fixed
EW Move up 1
Bds Move down 1
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10-Table Skip Mitchell
20 pairs · 40 players
Ten tables — the maximum in the Bridge at Sea system. Skip Mitchell for 20 pairs across 10 tables.
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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 for any number of tables. Each sheet covers one board — record NS pair, EW pair, contract, declarer, result and score.
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Session Sign-Up Sheet
Player registration
Print and take to the card room — players sign up, helping you count pairs 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 values. Useful for players new to duplicate.
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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.
Complete package:
All materials are free. 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.
