Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for providing route guidance through a waterway to a user. The system comprises: an interface comprising a plurality of display elements, the display elements being configured to: display a map of the waterway and surrounding area; receive an origin and a destination on the waterway from the user; display a control enabling the user to request route guidance from the origin to the destination through the waterway; display on the map of the waterway a plurality of routes taken between the origin and destination by a plurality of corresponding navigators; identify at least one of the plurality of routes taken by at least one of the plurality of navigators having local knowledge of the waterway; and display at least one recommended route from the origin to the destination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for providing route guidance through a waterway to a user. The system comprises: an interface comprising a plurality of display elements, the display elements being configured to: display a map of the waterway and surrounding area; receive an origin and a destination on the waterway from the user; display a control enabling the user to request route guidance from the origin to the destination through the waterway; display on the map of the waterway a plurality of routes taken between the origin and destination by a plurality of corresponding navigators; identify at least one of the plurality of routes taken by at least one of the plurality of navigators having local knowledge of the waterway; and display at least one recommended route from the origin to the destination.