# Boat Sim Elite > Realistic boat simulation game with sailing, exploration, and docking. (iPhone/iPad app by Gary Chambers.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-sim-elite/id984950271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gary Chambers](https://appshunter.io/developer/679845168) - Category: Games, Casual, Simulation - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.40/5 from 81 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 314 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-05-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-sim-elite/id984950271/reviews.md ## What is Boat Sim Elite? Boat Sim Elite takes boat simulation to a whole new level, sail and walk the deck of your huge ships! Includes three large ships for you to sail, a large ferry, an exploration ship and now a cruise ship, each with with multiple decks. WALK around your ships - take a walk around the deck (a challenge in rough seas!) SAIL from the bridge - use the radar, map and compass to navigate. Dock ships by walking outside of the bridge and looking down at the dock, use the bow thrusters to maneuver the ship carefully to the dock side. Challenging harbors to dock at - maneuver the ship around a sea wall, or dock in busy boating areas. Dynamic day / night cycle - beautiful changing time and conditions as you sail, watch the sun come up, and stars at night. Scenic islands to explore, with lots of other boats that really float! Watch them ride the waves in rough seas! HUGE waves at sea to content with (random wave conditions). HUGE area of water to sail! Historic scenery items on some of the islands, find them and develop cruises your passengers will enjoy! By design there's no objectives, no score to get, simple relax and enjoy being the skipper of massive ships, in an open sim. So what are you waiting for, come on-board and take to the sea, sail large ships in changing conditions and see how good you are at docking these huge vessels! We're already working on the next version and appreciate the positive reviews from around the world, including; "Mind Blown!" "Wow this game is amazing, I love walking around the ferry in giant waves." - New Zealand "This game is amazing" - Canada The various boats and objects really float, the waves are dynamic and the conditions really change, therefore we recommend a newer device, without 50 other apps running for best performance! If you have any issues drop us a line. ## Key features - Sail large ships - Walk on ship decks - Realistic navigation tools - Challenging harbor docking - Dynamic weather and day/night cycles - Explore scenic islands ## Recent user reviews (10 of 75) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-sim-elite/id984950271/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Geiles Spiel aber… *2026-08-15* Bitte könnt ihr die Steuerung verbessern man kann sich gefühlt gar nicht bewegen und bitte auch die Joysticks anders platzieren damit man sich gut bewegen kann. Vielleicht könnte man es so machen das wenn man das Boot fahren will eine andere Steuerung hat und nicht alles auf einem Screen. Aber trotzdem geiles Spiel ist nur bisschen schwer sich zu bewegen. Und vielleicht aber auch Innenräume für die Schiffe das man da reingehen kann also überall das wäre auch noch cool ### 1/5 — iPhone gamer *2021-02-22* I don’t mean to be rude but I really hate the camera angles there is no 3rd person free view and there is not much to do it gets boring fast I wasted $2 for this 😡☹️ and update the game it’s crap and there is only three ships I understand it’s two years old but it’s not worth the money **Developer response:** Sorry it wasn't for you, for ship enthusiasts an open sim can be very enjoyable, and in this app you can walk around the ships while also commanded them around various islands. A brand new version is in the works and we appreciate your feedback. ### 5/5 — Very realistic except for one thing *2020-03-02* So, I love this sim, and it is fun to go and pretend to explore and stuff, but the least realistic thing I can think of is when I hit things accidentally, there is no apprehend damage. If you were it hit a rock at 25 knots then there would be a gash in the side of the boat, resulting in a sinking boat. I wish there was sinking, but I understand if Gary can't add it or won't. The point of the isn't to sink, but for a more realistic game, sinking is a big thing to add. Have a good day! **Developer response:** Great suggestions and feedback, thank-you. Due to software changes this title may not see further changes, however a new version built from scratch is about to be 'launched.' Appreciate your suggestions and please let me know of any changes or enhancements you'd like to see including the style of docks etc. I don't think underwater effects would be added, however a damage system can definitely be added, perhaps leading to sinking seen first from the ship, then an external view. Suggestions can be added on the website. ### 4/5 — Great game but... *2020-02-15* I really like this games because it’s the only boat games where you can walk around... but can you please add some more ships I know it’s pretty hard to make a game and all but there is only 3 ships can you at least make a 5 or 6 then you would have a lot of options to chose from. And agin this is a great games and there’s a lot of good things... I also think you could add a storm mode where there is a tsunami to survive. That’s it that’s really all i would like to see and also thanks for lowering the price! **Developer response:** Great feedback and suggestions! Thank-you. ### 4/5 — Good *2019-12-26, version 1.08* Great just add sinking ### 1/5 — Refund *2019-12-06, version 1.08* So garbage not explainable I want a refund ### 3/5 — Room for more updates *2019-11-07* So what I See a lot is please make the ships sink one it be awesome if that would happen like it’s a good game but please add crew member officers and passengers dui (idk how to spell it) but like also please add interior in the ship and please add a ship like the titanic or Britannic (please add some more ships) and like a dock so that you can scroll it and then the ship pops up and you go on a deck to go on it and a flare gun so when the ship is going down a rescue can come for you and then your good but like what I see is a good game but it has a lot of room for updates to make it a lot more popular and a lot better of a ship game also sorry my thing is really long I just have a lot of ideas that I think would make the game more fun than just walking around doing almost nothing **Developer response:** Great ideas, many thanks for the suggestions, we'll see what can be added. ### 4/5 — Great game but room for improvement *2019-10-28* I really enjoy playing this game but there are some issues. The first issue is glitching. Glitching comes in several forms. The most annoying glitch is when the ship spontaneously rolls over, throws me off of it and then proceeds to bounce around or fly into orbit. That’s annoying. The other glitch prevents me from going through doorways or climbing stairs or ladders. The cruise ship is bad about letting me enter the bridge, the exploration ship will not let me climb the stairs from the lower deck anymore. Beyond the glitching, I would like to see greater access on the ships. Both access to the upper observation areas as well as below decks. That way, when I fall through that crack in the floor in the cruise ship bridge and find myself in a room with no windows and doors below the bridge, I won’t be trapped for all eternity. I think it would also be kind of cool to see the other ships. I could play one ship and leave it in a port and then bring another ship to that port and see the other ship I parked there previously. The ability to disembark and explore the islands without being ejected from a glitching ship first would be nice. Obviously the little universe you created in this game is limitless but those are some suggestions I would like to see implemented. **Developer response:** Interesting, thank-you. Sounds like the app is running slow, have you tried closing other apps? The physics needs to keep up or it definitely would appear glitchy. Appreciate your ideas also, quite exciting possibilities and we'll make a note to add those in future versions. ### 5/5 — great game *2019-09-11, version 1.08* I wish there would be fishing boats like northwestern or saga ### 1/5 — Awful game *2019-09-07, version 1.08* Horrible game, camera is really bad, the game itself is really bad. Waste of money ## Frequently asked questions about Boat Sim Elite ### What is Boat Sim Elite? Boat Sim Elite is a mobile simulation game that allows you to experience sailing and walking the decks of large ships. It features realistic navigation, challenging docking scenarios, and dynamic environmental conditions. ### What are the key features of Boat Sim Elite? Key features include the ability to sail three different large ships (ferry, exploration, cruise ship), walk around their multiple decks, use navigation tools like radar and compass, and dock in challenging harbors. It also boasts dynamic day/night cycles and realistic wave conditions. ### Is Boat Sim Elite free to play? Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### What are the system requirements for Boat Sim Elite? The developers recommend a newer device and suggest closing other running applications for optimal performance. This is due to the dynamic nature of the waves, floating objects, and changing conditions. ### What is the main gameplay loop in Boat Sim Elite? The game focuses on a relaxed, open-world simulation experience with no specific objectives or scores. Players can enjoy the freedom of being a ship skipper, sailing in changing conditions, exploring islands, and practicing their docking skills. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.08 — 2016-04-11 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Adds requested feature, a new setting for max wave height (extreme waves on/off). Waves will only be (randomly) huge if enabled from the options page (menu/options). If deselected waves will vary but will stay relatively calm. Actual wave height is random, but this will enhance the experience depending on preference, and sets max wave height limit. Wish to support development? Check out our NEW app - Boat Sim Pro - this has all new boats, new realistic water and geographical features for navigating, as well as music, and even a new binocular view! New improved user interface and experience. We'll work to add these features to our other titles. We appreciate your feedback on our forum, on our improved website. ### 1.07 — 2016-03-30 Graphics improvements. The next update will enhance the docks with new styles. ### 1.06 — 2016-02-12 What's new; External camera view added for all 3 ships (user suggested) Improvements to prevent falling off ships. Fresh look and sound for main menu. We are grateful for all the positive feedback, we're committed to this app and encourage suggestions. We read the reviews, the app isn't intended to be a game, for people to jump off or for ships to sink, however we've incorporated reasonable suggestions and taken note of future ships based on reviews. Read more about the app development on our site. Happy sailing. ### 1.05 — 2015-12-19 High resolution docks replacing most docks Scenery improvements Performance improvements Thank-you for all the suggestions, we'll work to add those including additional ships (as suggested) and a moving map. We'd ultimately like multi-player and more moving ships, and severe weather. In the meantime these older vessels can easily be navigated by dead-reckoning (using compass headings), the chart, and the radar that's already in each bridge and show the docks, as well as looking outside! If you fall overboard simply return to the menu, go to options and reset positions, this will put you back onboard, it's tricky to prevent all cases of this as the steps are steep and you have to be able to climb them, even if the boat is pitching. Our site is back-up with a forum and contact form for your suggestions. We're re-focused on this app, if you enjoy it and would like to support us / development, please consider leaving a review for this update, thank-you. Any issues please drop us a line. ### 1.04 — 2015-10-27 Added a cruise ship. Performance improvements. Additional scenery improvements and objects. The best way to help us? Please post positive reviews if you like the app, it motivates us and supports the cost of development. Thank-you. Suggestions? Please contact us through our site. ## Apps similar to Boat Sim Elite | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Titanic Sinking Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/titanic-sinking-simulator/id6447100865) | 4.2 (31) | $2.99 | Games | | [Ship Simulator: Work Machines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-work-machines/id1643294506) | 3.5 (6) | Free | Games | | [TITANIC - Midnight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/titanic-midnight/id1510881272) | 3.3 (16) | $29.99 | Games | | [Cruise Ship Handling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-handling/id1595839901) | 4.3 (77) | $5.99 | Games | | [Ship Handling Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-handling-simulator/id1478554973) | 4.2 (322) | $10.99 | Games | | [Boat simulator: Beyond the sea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-simulator-beyond-the-sea/id1525518430) | 2.3 (4) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Gary Chambers - [Boat Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-sim/id679845165) - [Boat Sim Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-sim-pro/id1087388425) - [Explore Titanic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-titanic/id1138149634) - [Titanic VR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/titanic-vr/id1195428446) - [Falloff Blocks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falloff-blocks/id1206139676) All apps by Gary Chambers: https://appshunter.io/developer/679845168 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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