Best Almanac Nautical Apps

5.0(5 ratings)

$9.99

#51in Navigation

Access 100 years of nautical almanac data digitally, from 1960 to 2059. This app offers enhanced navigation features like instant page access, highlighting, and zoom, supporting celestial navigation activities offline.

Perpetual Nautical Almanac by RPA Technologies

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

$6.99

Calculate precise celestial positions for navigation from 1900 to 2050. Get real-time data on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, including rise/set times and atmospheric corrections.

Nautical Calculator Pro by Giacomo Gabriele

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Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

5.0(3 ratings)

$8.99

#92in Navigation

This app provides comprehensive tools for solving complex nautical navigation calculations, including route planning, celestial navigation, and tidal predictions. It features a world map for route visualization and offline functionality for map display.

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Nautical Charts & Maps

$8.99

Access NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. View detailed information like buoys, depths, and port features. Overlay NOAA weather maps including radar, sea temperature, and wind data.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information

Accurate Marine Calculations

Celestial navigation offline

Offline celestial almanac dataSight reduction calculationsRise, set, and twilight times

This app provides a comprehensive offline celestial navigation toolkit. It calculates celestial body positions, sunrise/set times, and sky charts. It also offers tools for compass error correction and position fixing, all without requiring an internet connection.

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Real-time ship movementRoute planningMercator and Great Circle sailing

This app provides comprehensive tools for marine navigation, including real-time ship movement, route planning, and advanced sailing calculations. It also offers features for collision avoidance, maneuvering, and learning maritime regulations and signaling.

Automated sight reduction and LOP plottingManual Nautical Almanac and Pub. 229 table accessObservation archiving and restoration

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EZ Celestial Navigation

ezAlmanacOne

$29.99

This app simplifies celestial navigation using a sextant, providing tools to calculate your position at sea. It offers automated calculations or manual table access, with features for observation archiving and compass checks. Ideal for learning and practicing traditional navigation methods.

by The Nautical Institute

Professional marine navigation insightsFree publicationArticles on radar and ECDIS

This free publication offers insights and professional development for marine navigators. It features articles on crucial topics like radar, ECDIS, and passage planning, with access to past editions.

Master the Rules of the Road

1,200+ practice questionsInland and International waters coverageDetailed explanations

Master USCG Navigation Rules with a comprehensive question bank and smart study features. Track your progress, practice for exams, and study offline to navigate with confidence.

NOAA Nautical Charts & Map

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Marine Navigation Map Download

$5.99

Access over 1000 NOAA Raster Navigational Charts for offline and online use. Features GPS location, navigation plotting, and basic instrumentation. Provides links to essential boating resources.

1000+ NOAA Raster Navigational ChartsOffline chart downloadOnline chart access

Old Salty's Nautical Terms

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Old Salty Nautical Terms

Nautical term definitionsBoater's license test preparationLocal weather forecasts

Learn nautical terms and definitions for boating tests or general knowledge. Includes local weather forecasts and a built-in compass for navigation on lakes and oceans.

Social app for boaters

Worldwide nautical chartsOffline chart downloads5-day wind and weather predictions

This app offers worldwide charts, weather forecasts, and route planning for sailors and boaters. Connect with a community to share locations, rate marinas, and view events. It also includes a signal code identifier and country flags.

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LogBook — Digital Yacht Log

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Professional Sailing Logbook

The open nautical chart

Free worldwide sea chartChartplotting with trackingWaypoint creation and export

$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a free, worldwide nautical chart with detailed sea information, including lights, weather data, and harbor details. It offers chartplotting, waypoint management, and offline map caching for navigation. Users can mark locations, enter coordinates, and adjust chart zoom for optimal viewing.

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SailTies: Logbook GPS Tracking

Sailing Resume, Qualifications

One-tap voyage trackingLive route sharingAutomatic sailor resume

Effortlessly log sailing voyages with GPS tracking and rich media. Share your adventures live with friends and family, and automatically build a comprehensive sailing resume. Collaborate with crew and join sailing groups to compare achievements.

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i-Boating: USA Marine Charts

Nautical + Lake Contour Maps

$29.99

This app provides detailed marine and lake navigation charts, including NOAA vector charts, USACE inland river maps, and contour maps for anglers. It offers advanced GPS features like voice-prompted route assistance, track recording, and tide/current predictions for safe and efficient boating.

NOAA marine vector chartsFreshwater lake contour mapsVoice-prompted route assistance

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i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

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Great Lakes Ship Tracker

Live AIS vessel trackingInteractive mapsReal-time vessel data

Track live vessel traffic on the Great Lakes and beyond with real-time AIS data. View ship positions, speed, destination, and detailed profiles. Ideal for enthusiasts, photographers, and maritime professionals.