If you want to have all the information before and during your sailing trip neatly organized without needing to resort to third-party apps, you're in the right place. MarinaTips brings you Points of Interest (POI) integration that significantly simplifies planning and enhances your sailing experience.
What Are Points of Interest - POI?
POI (Points of Interest) are places, businesses, attractions, services - simply everything useful or interesting that can be found near you. You'll most commonly encounter them in cartography, particularly in electronic GPS navigation software. They're massively used in Google Maps as well.
Why Are POI in MarinaTips?
Imagine this situation: You've just anchored in a marina and need to buy fresh groceries, exchange money, or find a restaurant with local cuisine. Instead of searching through different apps, you have everything directly in MarinaTips.
When you anchor somewhere or plan your voyage towards a specific destination, you'll be relieved from searching for suitable places and available services. Everything is at your fingertips - quickly and clearly.
What POI Categories Are in the App?
MarinaTips offers an incredible 39 different POI categories. For each group, the app displays a maximum of 20 nearest options around your current position or selected location.
Essential Services:
- 🏦 Banks and ATMs
- 🏪 Shops and supermarkets
- ⛽ Gas stations
- 💊 Pharmacies
- 📮 Post offices
Dining and Entertainment:
- 🍴 Restaurants
- 🍺 Bars and cafes
- 🍕 Fast food
- 🌙 Night clubs
Health and Wellness:
- 🏥 Hospitals
- 🦷 Dentists
- 💆 Hair salons
Attractions and Sights:
- 🏛️ Museums and galleries
- ⛪ Historical monuments
- 🏖️ Beaches
- 🎭 Cultural centers
And much more! From auto repair shops through laundromats to veterinary clinics.
What Does Each POI Contain?
Each Point of Interest in the MarinaTips app contains comprehensive information:
- Name: Exact name of the place or establishment
- GPS coordinates: You can display navigation directly to the location
- Distance: How many meters or kilometers from your position
- Comments: Ratings and experiences from other users
- Photo gallery: Real photos of the place
- Contact: Phone number for direct connection
- Opening hours: So you don't arrive unnecessarily
How Do POI Work in Practice?
Thanks to the algorithms we've developed within the MarinaTips app, you can view the current POI point directly on the map along with its precise distance from where you're currently located.
Simply open the details of your anchorage or marina, and the app will automatically display all relevant POI points nearby. You can select a category based on what you currently need.
Practical Use Cases
- Morning shopping: Find the nearest supermarket to stock up your boat
- Refueling: Quickly locate the nearest fuel station
- Gastronomic experience: Discover authentic local restaurants
- Emergency situations: Pharmacy, hospital, or dentist within reach
- Cultural exploration: Museums, galleries, and monuments nearby
Advantage Over Other Apps
Unlike universal map applications, POI points in MarinaTips are optimized for the needs of sailors and crews. You don't need to switch between apps - you have everything in one place along with navigation data, weather information, and anchorage details.
We are one of the few who have integrated a clear and simple listing of POI points directly into a yachting navigation app.
There's just one thing left for you: Set sail with the MarinaTips app and try out this functionality that has added even more value to our application. We believe that Points of Interest will make your time at sea even more pleasant and your voyage unforgettable.
MarinaTips Team
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