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Waterway Guide

Maps & Navigation • Waterway Guide Media LLC • ⭐ 2.80 • 10,000+

Version 4.2.9 Everyone

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This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Google Service Configuration read Google service configuration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Waterway Guide

Optimized for your mobile devices with Waterway Guide's detailed and verified points of interest database. Includes over 1.3 million data points on marinas, anchorages, navigation alerts, free docks, bridges and locks displayed on the embedded map or satellite view. Benefit from the experience of 75 years of publishing and hundreds of thousands of active boaters through verified comments and reviews. Share your comments, add points of interest, earn rewards and engage with others from within the app. Stay informed with the latest hazards to navigation reported real time from USCG, government agencies, local experts and boaters everywhere. Plan your time on the water with Waterway Guide's Skipper's Handbook, which is included with the free app download. Access Waterway Guide's library of books as individual chapters or entire guides for the information and details you need for navigation. Content is optimized for mobile devices and can be bookmarked for availability offline. Easily find marinas that fit your needs. Filter our entire database of marinas based on amenities and your preferences. Same functionality as Waterway Guide’s Marinas App. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

What Waterway Guide Is Used For

Waterway Guide appears to be a mobile navigation and planning app for boaters and other people spending time on inland or coastal waterways. Based on the metadata, it focuses on points of interest such as marinas, anchorages, free docks, bridges, and locks, along with map and satellite views to help users explore waterways on a phone.

The app may also be used to check navigation-related updates, including hazards reported by the U.S. Coast Guard, government agencies, local experts, and other boaters. Its location permissions suggest it can support nearby place discovery and route-aware use while on the water. The included handbook, chapter-based guides, offline bookmarking, and marina filters indicate it is also meant for trip preparation, reference on the go, and finding marinas that match specific amenities and preferences.

Common uses

Locate marinas, anchorages, docks, bridges, and locks on a map
Review navigation alerts and waterway hazards reported in real time
Filter marinas by amenities and other preferences
Read handbook and guide content for trip planning and reference
Bookmark useful entries for later, including offline access
Use location-based features to find nearby waterway points of interest
Share comments or reviews with other boaters

Best for:

Boaters Waterway navigation Trip planning Marina search Offline reference Phone app

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App Details

Package:
com.waterwayguide.explorerapp

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
Waterway Guide Media LLC

Version:
4.2.9

Updated:
Feb 16, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.waterwayguide.explorerapp
Age rating: Everyone

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