Notes from the harbour commute

The Ferry Alerts blog

Less time squinting at a departure board and more time on the boat: what the official channels say about late ferries, which apps speak first and how Ferry Alerts got built.

  1. 25 July 2026

    Sydney Ferry Delay Notifications: What Actually Warns You in 2026

    Which Sydney ferry delay notifications reach you before you leave home, which ones only fire for major disruptions and how to get a free nudge before your boat.

  2. 25 July 2026

    Best Sydney Ferry Apps 2026: What Each One Will and Won't Alert You About

    TripView, AnyTrip, Opal Travel and Google Maps compared for Sydney ferry commuters in 2026, plus a straight answer on which will nudge you when your boat is late.

  3. 25 July 2026

    Three Things Sydney's Ferry Data Taught Me the Hard Way

    What the live Transport for NSW ferry feed actually returns: one multimodal stop at Circular Quay, headsigns that aren't wharf names, and private operators hiding in plain sight.