# Navily — Your Cruising Guide

> Mobile cruising guide with marinas, anchorages, bookings, and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by The Navigation Family.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navily/id881103205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Navigation Family](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716340641)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 813 App Store ratings · 222 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 235 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navily/id881103205/reviews.md

## What is Navily?

With over 1.2 million boaters worldwide, Navily is the all-in-one boating and sailing app to discover safe anchorages, book marinas with ease, and cruise with confidence.  Whether you're planning a day trip, a sailing holiday, a coastal cruise, or an offshore adventure, Navily gives you everything you need in one place.

Trusted by sailors, cruisers, and recreational boaters around the world, Navily helps you plan routes, discover the best marinas and anchorages, and make every journey easier.
Explore more than 35,000 marinas and anchorages backed by 500,000+ trusted reviews and photos from the Navily community and our marina partners.

Why choose Navily?
- A growing community with over 1.2 million boaters worldwide
- 35,000+ marinas and anchorages
- 500,000+ reviews and photos
- 700+ bookable marinas
- Smart route planning and distance calculations
- Navily Protection Scores to find the best anchorages
- Live chat with nearby boaters
- Real-time anchorage alerts
- Emergency SOS feature- ask the community for help!

Plan smarter boating routes.
Spend less time searching and more time sailing. Compare nearby marinas and anchorages, calculate distances, filter results to match your preferences, discover the best locations to anchor with Navily Weather Protection Scores, and build routes with automatic itinerary planning.

Whether you're cruising the Mediterranean or exploring the Caribbean, Navily helps you make better decisions before you leave the dock

Sail with confidence.
- Access over 500,000 community reviews and photos to find the perfect stop, including:
- Depth and seabed information
- Wind and swell protection
- Marina facilities and services
- Local tips from experienced boaters
- Real photos from fellow sailors
- Every review is automatically translated, allowing you to benefit from the knowledge of our international boating community.
- Stay connected through community chat, receive real-time anchorage alerts, and access essential services both ashore and at sea. When you're off the grid, Offline Mode keeps important information available whenever you need it.

Unlock even more with Navily Premium.
Upgrade to Navily Premium and enjoy:
- View a 72-hour anchorage protection score before you drop anchor
- Filters the map to your preferences and boat requirements
- AI-powered summaries of all community comments
- Offline-mode, no internet needed.


Navily is also available in French, Spanish, German and Italian.

Want to help us improve Navily? Find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and share your stories with us, we are passionate about what we do!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navilyApp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/navilyapp
Instagram: http://instagram.com/navilyapp
Blog : http://blog.navily.com/
Website : https://www.navily.com/
Privacy policy : https://www.navily.com/privacy
Terms of Use : https://www.navily.com/cgu

## Key features

- 35,000+ marinas and anchorages
- 350,000+ community photos and comments
- Easy berth booking in 700+ European marinas
- In-app chat with users and marinas
- Real-time anchorage warnings
- Emergency SOS feature

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navily Premium | $9.49 | per year |
| Navily Premium | $18.49 | per year |
| Navily Premium | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navily Premium 30 days | $17.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #176 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Navily?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent resource for cruisers
- 👍 Helpful community reviews
- 🌟 Essential app for sailing
- 💯 Indispensable for planning
- 🗺️ Detailed anchorage information
- 🛳️ Convenient marina booking
- 🌊 Accurate weather/protection data
- 🤝 Responsive customer support

**Cons**

- 🗺️ Limited coverage in some regions
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to add new locations
- 🔢 Inaccurate or outdated information
- 🤖 Unreliable weather forecasts
- 🔒 Booking issues/lack of confirmation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Booking cancellations not working
- Spinning icon issue with past bookings
- Difficulty accessing messages from map view

**Most requested features**

- Offline map downloads
- Improved route planning tools
- Live chat with other users
- Customizable notifications
- Better integration with navigation apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 222)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navily/id881103205/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super pratique

*2026-08-16*

Commentaires très pertinent, possibilité de communiquer avec des plaisanciers au mouillage vers lequel on se dirige pour obtenir des informations (place disponible, protection, etc).

### 5/5 — Essential guide to marinas and anchorages

*2026-08-14*

I am cruising from the UK to the Med and this is the most useful app for finding the right anchorage based on the weather etc. The user reviews and AI summary in premium give you real life recent experience. Also put into wind mode and you can filter the anchorages by protection. 
A great app - the integration with savvy navvy is brilliant as well. Also the support team at Navily are really responsive - spot an issue and they are on it. Recommended.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2026-08-10, version 6.3.1*

Absolute game changer. Use it every day.

### 4/5 — Good anchorage but watch out for the submarine cables

*2026-07-31, version 6.3.1*

This is a good spot for those wanting to avoid the busier anchorages of Koukamaries around the corner. Sheltered from the Meltemi by a small headland. Anchored in 4m in sand / seaweed outside the swimming  - good holding. Two beach  bars where you can grab an evening snacks. Watch out for the submarine cables (the position is marked by the white sign on the shore  ). Amazing view of the sunset over the Trikeri peninsula and Evia.

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2026-07-27, version 6.3.0*

We use Navily daily for information on anchorages and marinas.   Cruising would be much more challenging without the helpful info and big thank you to all the contributors.

### 5/5 — Always use

*2026-07-22, version 6.2.1*

My #1 go-to app for anchorages and Marina info and selection. I use this app every day sailing full time. I’ve used it all over the Med, Portugal, Atlantic France & Spain, all over the Caribbean, Bahamas and the east coast of the US so far.

### 4/5 — Booking no cancellation

*2026-07-21, version 6.2.1*

I wish you would allow the option to cancel as we request several berths and don’t know who will accept and then get charged if we don’t go!

### 5/5 — Lovely setting

*2026-07-18, version 6.2.1*

It seems improvements are being made all the time four mooring buoys as of 17th July 2026.
Great landing pontoon and lovely walks

### 5/5 — Fantastic anchorage for N to SSE wind

*2026-07-14, version 6.2.1*

We stayed after a couple of days of NE winds and it was the perfect spot.  Wind was light to moderate NE to SE during our stay and south of the harbour was as peaceful as any anchorage we have been to.  No seals this time of year.  Would be terrible in S to W winds.

### 5/5 — Fab lunch stop

*2026-07-14, version 6.2.1*

Spent 4 hours in here swimming and snorkelling with  lots of little fish. The water is really clear with anchoring in 5 metres

## Frequently asked questions about Navily

### What does the Navily app do?

Navily is a mobile cruising guide designed for boaters. It provides a comprehensive database of over 35,000 marinas and anchorages, complete with user-generated photos and reviews. The app also facilitates easy booking of berths in over 700 marinas across Europe and includes communication features like in-app chat.

### What are the key features of Navily?

Key features include a vast cruising guide with detailed information on marinas and anchorages, a large collection of user-submitted photos and comments, a simple booking system for berths in European marinas, an in-app chat function for connecting with users and marinas, and real-time warnings for anchorages. It also offers an Emergency SOS feature powered by the community.

### How much does Navily cost?

The core features of Navily are available for free. However, there is a premium subscription called Navily Premium that unlocks additional functionalities such as weather forecasts, distance calculation, automatic itineraries, offline mode, advanced map filters, and an ad-free experience.

### What kind of information can I find about marinas and anchorages?

You can find extensive information on marinas and anchorages, including over 350,000 reviews from the community. These reviews often detail depth, seabed conditions, wind protection, and much more. The content is automatically translated into your language, leveraging the international user base, and is continuously updated by passionate boaters.

### Can I book a berth through Navily?

Yes, Navily allows you to book a berth in over 700 partner marinas across Europe. The app provides real-time information directly from the marinas, including full price lists, operating hours, events, and available services. You can send a booking request directly through the app, and the marina will respond.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.3 — 2026-08-20

The map keeps getting better!

In this update:

- A cleaner map with a new menu that keeps useful actions close at hand without cluttering the screen.
- An easier way to add marinas, anchorages, and marine businesses directly from the map.
- More boaters visible around you, making it easier to discover and connect with the Navily community.
- An improved Itinerary Mode, better integrated into the new map experience.
- More useful information across favorites, comments, and professional profiles.
- Multiple fixes and stability improvements for a smoother experience.

Happy sailing with Navily

### 6.3.2 — 2026-08-13

This new version brings several improvements and fixes to make your Navily experience smoother and more enjoyable.

- Fixed a crash that could occur when viewing an anchorage without weather data
- Removed unwanted ads when adding photos to businesses
- Improved several map elements and their usability

### 6.3.1 — 2026-07-28

This update includes several improvements and bug fixes to provide a smoother experience when creating and browsing places.

mprovements
- Improved the user comment card with a more consistent avatar display and updated user profile navigation.
- Enhanced the Shop creation flow to always open the new Shop experience after creation.

 Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where media galleries were not displayed for Shops.
- Fixed an issue that could create duplicate POIs when adding a new Marina or Anchorage.

### 6.3.0 — 2026-07-24

A redesigned map, built for easier navigation.

- Find the best harbors and anchorages faster with smarter map displays.
- Discover nearby marine services, shops, and amenities.
- Use the new quick filters to display only what matters to you.
- Access your favorites directly on the map with the new quick filters.
- Easily spot nearby boaters.

This update also includes numerous improvements and bug fixes for an even smoother experience.

### 6.2.1 — 2026-06-28

This update improves the app's stability for an even more reliable experience.

• Improved handling of unstable network connections
• General fixes and optimizations for smoother navigation

Fair winds with Navily!

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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 2026-08-26.*
