TUI Cruises, the German premium market company that operates two ships and has a third one on order, has introduced an Android application for use in mobile phones, the company said in a statement.

The move comes after successful launch of applications for use in iPhones and iPods. The applications include both entertaining and informative features, including position finder, which shows the location of each vessel at a given time plus a webcam.

The applications also include deck plans and 360 degree camera views of areas on board the ships plus video blogs and cruise itineaeies, the Hamburg based company said.