**OnBuoy – Find trusted guest moorage at your fingertips**
OnBuoy helps boaters find safe, reliable places to tie up—without anchoring, guesswork, or last-minute stress. From private docks and mooring buoys to marinas, state parks, and public facilities, OnBuoy brings trusted guest moorage together in one easy-to-use platform built by and for boaters.
The OnBuoy iPhone app includes everything you can do on the web—plus powerful mobile features designed for real-world boating, whether you’re planning ahead or navigating on the fly.
WHY BOATERS LOVE ONBUOY
* Discover private docks and mooring buoys offered by local hosts
* Use the new public check in feature to find and announce occupied and unoccupied spaces
* Reduce anchor damage and protect sensitive shorelines
* Book with confidence using transparent listings, clear rules, and secure payments
* Support a community-driven approach to responsible boating
ENHANCEMENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE IPHONE
* Smoother maps and smarter filters** to find the right moorage fast
* Quick access** to state park moorages, Intracoastal Waterway “free docks,” fuel docks, marinas, and pump-out stations
* GPX waypoint export**, so you can drop moorages straight into your favorite navigation app
* Push notifications** for new bookings and messages—no missed updates
* Full moorage details**, optimized for mobile viewing
* Support for charter and sailing-club vessels**, making it easy to manage shared boats
BUILT FOR TRUST. DESIGNED FOR THE WATER.
OnBuoy is often used in real-time, real-world situations—sometimes offshore, sometimes on the move. That’s why we focus on performance, clarity, and reliability before releasing the app. We are happy to release version 2.0 thanks to your feedback, and we will continue improving through the boating community's help.
Whether you’re cruising unfamiliar waters or returning to a favorite harbor, OnBuoy helps you arrive with confidence.
Download the OnBuoy app and tie up smarter.
We would love to hear your feedback. Please leave a review, use in-app contact, or email us directly at appfeedback@onbuoy.com
I boat all over Puget Sound and have used OnBuoy for trips planned in advance and also for extending a trip on the fly when I wanted one more night out. I've used it to book private buoys as well as marina slips, and the coverage in the Puget Sound area is solid. Overall the app is pretty easy to use. The website also does a good job of explaining the small details. That matters when you don't want surprises.What surprised me most is how much more comfortable I feel tying to a private buoy when I know it's been inspected. That detail alone changes the "math" versus anchoring; I don’t wake up in the middle of the night wondering if my anchor is holding. Highly recommend for any boater.
Airbnb for Buoys!
SF Barb C
This is the app I’ve been waiting for. Airbnb for buoys, done right. Easy to use, practical when you actually need it, and built around a real sense of community. Bonus points for responsive, thoughtful customer support.
So easy!
RaeDobbins
This app does for boating what harvesthost did for camping! I am generally bad about making reservations in advance, this app lets me be more spontaneous. Plus, it’s more reliable and better for the environment than dropping anchor. Thanks OnBuoy!
Developer Response
Thank you for using OnBuoy and taking time to leave a review. Have a great boating season and please share your experiences with us at appfeedback@onbuoy.com
Good idea, great service
SeattleGlassGeek
I’ve always wondered why there wasn’t a way to ask someone for permission to tie up to their buoy. This app does exactly that and also shows when the buoy was last inspected. Really good experience. 👍
v2.0.2: Bug fixes and improvements to get you to your moorage more quickly. Fair winds and following seas.
v2: Public Buoy Check In has arrived — and it changes everything about finding a spot.
Ever motored into a busy harbor with no idea if a single buoy was free? With community help, as we grow, those days can be behind us. OnBuoy now shows you, right on the map, which public mooring buoys are taken.
Grabbed a buoy? Check in to mark it occupied so fellow boaters know it's spoken for. Heading out? Check out to free it up for the next crew. It's real-time, community-powered visibility for the water.
What's new:
• See what's open at a glance — taken buoys show up right on the map
• Check In to announce your spot — for a few hours, tonight, or the weekend
• Spot another boat on a mooring? Report it so everyone has the full picture
• Check Out when you leave to open it back up or just let it time-out based on your selections at check-in
Plus: New Dock vs. Buoy filters, smoother location search, a clearer booking breakdown, enhancements to the review system, and finally, bug fixes and other minor improvements.
Version 2.0.2
The developer, OnBuoy, SPC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
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Supported Features
Dark Interface
Sufficient Contrast
Information
Seller
OnBuoy, SPC
Size
45.2 MB
Category
Travel
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.