Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation

Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation

Route planner, AIS & Waterways

79 ratings
47 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 20, 2011
  • May 21, 2026

Features

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This app provides comprehensive boating navigation with route planning, water maps, and AIS pairing. It offers detailed information on marinas, bridges, and locks, with offline map capabilities for safe and prepared journeys on the water.

Route planner
Water maps
AIS pairing
Marina and lock information
Offline map use
12-country coverage
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What's New in Waterkaarten

12.2.5

May 21, 2026

• Route Fix: Resolved an issue that was causing errors when generating or viewing certain routes. • Dark Mode Improvements: Fixed visibility issues for sector light chords, ensuring they are now clearly visible in Dark Mode.

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In-App Purchases

$13.99

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Waterkaarten non-auto renewable month

Events

Read more about The boating season is here!

The boating season is here!

Navigate the waters with confidence

Mar 26, 2026 Apr 26, 2026

Read more about New: improved map view

New: improved map view

Navigate even more intuitively & safely

Nov 30, 2025 Dec 30, 2025

Read more about The boating season is here!

The boating season is here!

Navigate the waters with confidence

Mar 27, 2025 Apr 27, 2025

User reviews

Unfortunately a failed app

Very disappointed in the app for navigating in the Mediterranean Sea. Route planning is a joke as it takes you out to something like 6 NM out from the coast line, only to take you back to destination at the coast, adding like double the time and distance. Apps usually follow the shortest and closest safe route to destination. Too bad.
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Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for reaching out. We're sorry to hear that the routing in the Mediterranean added unexpected time to your trip! To help explain what happened: Waterkaarten is specifically tailored for inland and coastal boating. While we do offer some coastal routes, our main focus is on rivers, canals, and inland waters, and our routing along the French coast is actually still under active development. Because safety is our absolute priority, our system is designed to be incredibly cautious, keeping vessels within tightly verified corridors rather than plotting a direct line across open deep-sea waters. This is likely why it guided you 6 NM out to ensure you safely cleared potential hazards while we continue to expand our maps. Whereabouts in the Mediterranean were you trying to plot your trip? If you’re open to sharing your exact start and end points with us at support@waterkaarten.app, we’d love to have our team take a close look at that specific journey to see if we can safely tweak it. Thanks, Jess, the Waterkaarten App Team

Beste Navi App fürs Boot

Habe viele andere Apps probiert. Dies ist die Beste!

Kleiner Verbesserungsvorschlag: ein „Switch“ Button um Start und Ziel schnell zu tauschen wäre sehr hilfreich. Wie bei Google Maps …

Canal du midi

Une des meilleures applications

Beginner sailor

Very well done

Nach Update kleines Problem

Nur noch Abstürze, keine Routenplanu g mehr möglich. App Deinstallieren und komplett neu laden war die Lösung

FAQ

What does the Waterkaarten app do?

The Waterkaarten app is a comprehensive tool for safe and prepared boating navigation. It offers features like route planning, detailed water maps, AIS pairing to see nearby vessels, and up-to-date information on marinas, bridges, and locks, including their opening times.

What are the key features of this boating app?

Key features include a route planner, extensive water maps covering 12 countries, AIS pairing with your device, detailed information on over 8,000 marinas and 300,000 nautical objects, offline map downloads, and the ability to display or hide 60 different map layers.

How much does the Waterkaarten app cost?

The app offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial period, users can choose from paid subscriptions. Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and can be managed through Apple's payment methods. Subscriptions are not automatically renewed.

What devices is Waterkaarten compatible with?

The app can be used on up to 3 Android or iOS devices at no extra cost with a subscription. A free Windows version is also included. Users can create an account to activate their subscription across multiple devices.

Can I use the app offline?

Yes, you can download the corresponding charts for offline use, which is ideal for situations with limited or no radio signal on the water. It is advised to download this large map material over a stable Wi-Fi connection.