Best Boating GPS Navigation Apps

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking

Navigate the waters with advanced marine charts, intelligent route planning, and real-time weather and vessel tracking. This app offers offline chart access and can integrate with hardware for a comprehensive boating experience.

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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.

(15K)

TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation

Boat GPS, Charts, AIS, Tides

Offline marine chartsGPS and route planningAIS Online tracking

Navigate the seas with advanced marine charts, GPS, and AIS data, even offline. This app offers detailed bathymetry, community-contributed map data, and dynamic features for safe boating, sailing, and fishing.

(875)

Nautical and fishing charts

Navionics® Boating

Offline nautical chartsHD bathymetry mapsDock-to-dock route planning

Access detailed nautical charts and advanced boating features offline on your mobile device. Plan trips with dock-to-dock guidance, check weather and tides, and connect with a community of boaters. Ideal for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving.

(2.3K)

Marine navigation and fishing

Aqua Map Boating

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

(14K)

Boating Navigation GPS Offline

Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map

SeaVectors: Marine Navigation

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NOAA ENC Charts, Winds & Tides

ECDIS-grade ENC chartsReal-time marine conditionsCustomizable instrument panel

This app provides professional marine navigation with official ENC charts and real-time weather data. It offers advanced instrument displays, alerts for restricted areas and fishing closures, and route planning capabilities for safe and informed voyages.

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Marine GPS, Boat Charts, Maps

Ditch: Boat Navigation

AI-powered smart routingAccurate ETA predictionsHistorical AIS data visualization

Enhance your boating experience with intelligent routing and accurate arrival time predictions. Visualize historical vessel traffic and customize charts for a personalized view of waterways, ensuring safer and more confident journeys on the water.

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Sailing & Boating Chartplotter

iNavX: Marine Navigation

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

(22K)

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic

Avoid traffic, police, hazards

Live traffic updatesReal-time safety alertsAccurate ETAs

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

Sailing navigation intruments

Real-time GPS data (location, COG, SOG)Man OverBoard (MOB) assistanceRegatta countdown timer and departure line

This app provides sailing navigation tools, displaying real-time location, speed, course, and historical data. It assists with MOB situations, regattas, and waypoint management, offering advanced features in its premium version.

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Fluvigo: Boat Navigation GPS

Routes, Locks & Waterways

Inland waterway GPSJourney planningReal-time progress tracking

This app provides smart inland waterway navigation for boaters in Europe. Plan routes, track your journey in real-time, and receive alerts for navigation hazards like locks and bridges. It's designed for both leisure and professional use on the water.

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Connect to Your GPS Plotter

ActiveCaptain®

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

(5K)

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation

by MiraTrex, Inc.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation

Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

(8.5K)

SeaDrive: Boat Navigation

GPS Charts Tide Weather Routes

Offline charting and navigationRoute building and navigationTide and current predictions

This marine navigation app offers offline charting, route planning, and tide/current predictions. It provides free US charts and integrates weather forecasts and points of interest like marinas. Share your live track with others for enhanced safety and communication on the water.

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Boat GPS Maps, Weather, Alerts

DECKEE Boating App

Marine GPS maps with navigation aidsBoating-specific weather forecastsDepth charts and safety alerts

Plan and enjoy your water adventures safely with detailed marine maps, weather forecasts tailored for boating, and essential safety information. Explore new areas with community-driven insights and automatically log your trips.

NV Charts GPS Navigation AIS

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free

Marine Navigation and Boating

Digital nautical chartsOffline chart downloadsReal-time AIS tracking

This app provides digital nautical charts and navigation tools for safe boating. It offers offline chart downloads, real-time AIS tracking, and community-shared points of interest. Plan and share your routes with ease.

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