Navily & MySEA
Charts tell you where you can go. These apps tell you where you should go. Navily and MySEA are community review platforms for marinas, anchorages, and harbours — think TripAdvisor for sailors. Real reviews from real sailors about real conditions.
Navily
- Price: Free
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Coverage: Med, Atlantic, Caribbean
- Strength: Anchorage reviews, photos
What It Does
Navily is a community-driven guide to anchorages, harbours, and marinas. Sailors leave reviews with ratings for things like shelter quality, bottom holding, facilities, water depth, and scenery. Many reviews include photos, which are invaluable when approaching somewhere new — you can see exactly what the anchorage looks like before you arrive.
Best For
- Finding anchorages with good holding and shelter
- Checking marina facilities and prices before booking
- Seeing recent photos of harbours and anchorages
- Discovering hidden gems that don't appear on standard guides
- Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising
MySEA
- Price: Free
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Coverage: Mediterranean-focused
- Strength: Marina pricing, booking
What It Does
MySEA focuses more on the marina side — pricing, availability, services, and booking. It's particularly useful for finding and comparing marina berths across the Mediterranean. Some marinas allow direct booking through the app, which can save you the hassle of calling ahead or showing up hoping for space.
Best For
- Comparing marina prices before committing
- Booking berths in advance during peak season
- Checking marina facilities (fuel, water, electricity, WiFi)
- Med sailing — Croatia, Greece, Italy, Turkey
- Understanding marina pricing by boat length
Navily vs MySEA
| Feature | Navily | MySEA |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage reviews | Excellent | Basic |
| Marina reviews | Good | Excellent |
| Photo content | Extensive | Moderate |
| Pricing info | Some | Detailed |
| Berth booking | No | Yes (some marinas) |
| Coverage area | Med + Atlantic + Caribbean | Mediterranean mainly |
| Community size | Larger | Growing |
Our Recommendation
Use both.They're free and they serve slightly different purposes. Use Navilywhen you're looking for a good anchorage — it has the best community reviews and photos for wild stops. Use MySEAwhen you need a marina berth — it has better pricing data and booking features. Between the two, you'll have a complete picture of what to expect at any stop along your route.