# Cruising Guide Publications

> Comprehensive navigation and cruising guide for the BVI and USVI. (iPhone/iPad app by Cruising Guide Publications.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruising-guide-publications/id6468890140 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cruising Guide Publications](https://appshunter.io/developer/821232069)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruising-guide-publications/id6468890140/reviews.md

## What is Cruising Guide Publications?

Complete guide the the BVI & USVI

Including:
History of the Virgins.A brief overview of the evolution of the islands through the plantation era to present 
National Parks overview and regulations for BVI and USVI. Dive sites and dive operator contact information.
Planning logistics for cruisers and charterers. Routes from the US along with travel, safety, emergency contacts. How and where to provision.
Detailed information on navigation, Mooring usage, weather and local communications. Customs and Immigration formalities and locations
Detailed anchorage information, with supporting aerial graphics and sketch charts for all three USVI islands, including extensive shoreside information.
Detailed piloting and navigation instructions for all anchorages in and around the BVI from Tortola to Anegada.

EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- BVI & USVI cruising guide
- History and national park information
- Dive site and operator contacts
- Cruiser logistics and safety
- Detailed anchorage and piloting
- Local weather and communications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| St. Lucia Sailing Guide | $19.99 | per month |
| Martinique Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per year |
| St. Vincent Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per year |
| Windward Islands Sailing Guide | $39.99 | per year |
| Grenada Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per year |
| Windward Islands Sailing Guide | $29.99 | per month |
| Grenada Sailing Guide | $19.99 | per month |
| St. Vincent Sailing Guide | $19.99 | per month |
| The Cruising Guide to the USVI | $29.99 | per year |
| The Cruising Guide to the VI | $39.99 | per year |
| The Cruising Guide to the BVI | $29.99 | per year |
| The Cruising Guide to the VI | $29.99 | per month |
| Leeward Islands Sailing Guide | $59.99 | per year |
| Northern Leeward Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per month |
| Leeward Islands Sailing Guide | $39.99 | per month |
| Southern Leeward Sailing Guide | $24.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruising-guide-publications/id6468890140/reviews.md

### 2/5 — does not download

*2025-01-18*

the map works, but the BVI guide download never finishes.
iPadOS 17.7.2

## Frequently asked questions about Cruising Guide Publications

### What information does Cruising Guide Publications provide for the BVI and USVI?

Cruising Guide Publications offers detailed information on history, national parks, dive sites, provisioning, navigation, anchorages, and local communications for the BVI and USVI. It includes piloting instructions and aerial graphics for anchorages.

### Is Cruising Guide Publications free to download?

Yes, Cruising Guide Publications is free to download. However, it offers in-app purchases for specific sailing guides to different islands.

### What are the subscription options for Cruising Guide Publications?

Cruising Guide Publications offers monthly and yearly subscription plans for individual island sailing guides, such as Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent, at prices like $19.99/month or $24.99/year.

### What devices support Cruising Guide Publications?

Cruising Guide Publications is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Cruising Guide Publications updated?

The latest version of Cruising Guide Publications is 4.1.3, and it was last updated on January 28, 2026. This indicates a commitment to keeping the guide current.

### What is the age rating for Cruising Guide Publications?

Cruising Guide Publications has an age rating of 4+, meaning it is suitable for users of all ages and contains no mature content.

### What is the user sentiment for Cruising Guide Publications?

Based on the available data, Cruising Guide Publications has a rating of 4.0 stars from 7 ratings, suggesting generally positive user sentiment.

### Does Cruising Guide Publications have ads?

No, Cruising Guide Publications does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through optional in-app purchases for additional guides.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.0 — 2026-08-26

Support for iOS 29 Liquid Glass UI.

### 4.1.3 — 2026-01-28

Added App Check Support

### 4.0.1 — 2025-10-22

minor bug fixes

### 3.6.0 — 2025-02-25

Includes the ability to share links between users.
Map icons are now clustered to make the map less clustered at lower zoom levels

### 3.4.3 — 2024-11-14

Minor Bug Fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*
