Ferryhelper

High-quality curated data and performance boost for your application 

Your Centralised Ferry Data Solution

FerryHelper is a cutting-edge technology solution provided by Pharos, designed to act as a local repository of essential ferry operator data. This includes routes, sailing times, and passenger and accommodation types, all maintained and updated by Pharos.

Available via a simple web API interface, FerryHelper provides a consistent and efficient way to access vital ferry information, significantly reducing the load on ferry operators’ systems and greatly reducing latency.

  • Data quality

    Ensures high data quality by incorporating years of additional information, such as accurate translations for accommodations or services.

  • Latency reduction

    Serves as a cache layer, significantly reducing the access time to essential information, resulting in a seamless application experience for the end user.

  • Centralised Data Repository

    Simplifies data management and ensures consistency across your platform, reducing integration complexity and the risk of data discrepancies.

  • Up-to-Date Information

    Guarantees that your booking systems always display the latest information, enhancing user experience and reducing the risk of outdated data causing booking issues.

  • Simple Web API Interface

    Facilitates quick and easy integration into bespoke online booking systems, reducing development time and costs.

  • Enhanced User Interfaces

    Provides a consistent way to access necessary data to drive user interfaces, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly booking experience, leading to higher customer satisfaction and retention.

  • Reduced Load on Ferry Operators’ Systems:

    Caches important and static data such as sailing times and passenger and accommodation types, meaning our clients don’t have to poll ferry operators’ systems continuously. This reduces the load on the operator systems and provides a common data format for our clients across all operators.

  • Scalability

    Designed to handle increasing amounts of data and traffic, ensuring that your systems can scale efficiently as your user base grows without compromising performance.

Why Choose FerryHelper?

FerryHelper offers a streamlined, reliable, and efficient way to manage ferry operator data, which is crucial for building robust and user-friendly online booking systems. By centralising data and providing a simple API interface, FerryHelper reduces complexity, enhances performance, and ensures customers can always access the most accurate information.

Partnering with FerryHelper means you can focus on expanding your business and enhancing your services while we take care of the data management and integration challenges. By ensuring your ferry booking processes are second to none, you gain a strategic advantage in the competitive travel market.

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