google maps

[boat sju]

Last time down we figured out that the gps works with "off-line" maps while in airplane mode. Was I the only one who didn't know that? It was helpful.

 

[Willar]

There's also a GPS map app on Apple App Store called Maps.Me that you download a map for the island while on WiFi and it works offline (without an internet connection) as you drive around the island. It won't load or search for specific destinations while offline but it will give you GPS driving instructions without using data on the fly.

 

[scubaNYC16]

FYI for anyone who tries Google Maps, navigation does not work in Bonaire.

 

[boat sju]

FYI for anyone who tries Google Maps, navigation does not work in Bonaire.

Will it show you a route though? Just curious because I can get it to show me a route while in airplane mode. (just within the bounds of your off-line map of course)

 

[modustollens]

OsmAnd - Offline Mobile Maps and Navigation

Open Street Maps are downloadable for offline use and offer navigation too.

 

[scubaNYC16]

No. I had the data on my phone because work pays for it. I thought it might have been my phone but then looked this up-

Map Coverage Details | Google Maps Platform | Google Developers

It does show your location and updates when moving but no turn by turn. Pretty hard to get lost there.

 

[boat sju]

Pretty hard to get lost there.

Then you're not trying hard enough

 

[scubaNYC16]

Then you're not trying hard enough

Ha. Underwater for sure. That feeling when you’re 100% sure you’re exactly back in the same spot and you pop your head out of the water and realize you’ve got a long swim to your truck.

 

[boat sju]

You're not lost as long as you have gas. Guess that goes for diving as well as driving. We did some exploring on our last trip and the GPS was helpful along the east coast.