Navionics® Boating

Navionics® Boating Navionics Boating is a powerful navigation app for boaters, anglers, and sailors. Get offline nautical charts, frequent map updates, tides and weather, route guidance, and community-sourced insights.

Navionics® Boating

Navionics® Boating is built for boaters, anglers, and sailors who know how important it is to have the right information on hand. With frequently updated charts and a wide set of navigation tools, it helps you move across the water with more confidence—and with a bit more fun.

The app also includes an in-depth nautical chart, one of the most trusted references for maritime planning. It delivers detailed views of port layouts, anchorages, safety depth contours, and more.

If you’re cruising in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Brazil, you can access U.S. Government Charts provided by NOAA.

And it doesn’t stop at maps. Navionics Boating features an active community where you can learn and contribute. Through Community Edits and ActiveCaptain Community, you can exchange local knowledge with thousands of other boaters. You can also discover nearby attractions, navigation aids, and get advice from experienced sailors.

Key Features

• Get tide, weather, and other marine-related information.
• On the map, view hourly and daily wind, weather buoyancy, and tide predictions for selected places.
• Navigation tools that help with routing and show details like distance to the destination and estimated fuel needs.
• Frequently updated charts, including more than 2,000 changes every day.
• Show multiple map views to reflect atmospheric conditions over the sea.
• Display real-time cautions as conditions change.



• Support for user-added alerts for rocks and stones.
• Track and preserve routes you’ve traveled.



• Improved map behavior that draws extra attention to fishing spots and shallow water.
• Indicate the direction you want to go.
• Show wave height, water temperature, and water pressure.
• Coverage with data from many lakes and oceans.
• GPX exchange so you can share data with other programs.

Highlights

Charts

• Work with offline charts.
• Use multiple overlays to better understand what’s above and below the surface.

Nautical Chart

• Use this premium marine reference to study port plans, anchorages, and safety depth contours.
• Find navigation aids (navaids), marine services, and more.

SonarChart™ HD Bathymetry Maps

• Get highly detailed bottom contour data with 1’ (0.5 meter) HD resolution.
• Ideal for discovering new fishing areas.

U.S. Government Charts (NOAA)

• Available for the following regions: U.S. & Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean to Brazil.

Overlays

• Relief shading helps you better understand seabed topography for improved fishing and diving.
• Sonar imagery can clearly show bottom hardness with vivid colors on supported lakes.
• Option to display satellite imagery on land and water.

Map Options

• Mix chart and overlay combinations to create custom views.
• Turn on night mode.
• Highlight shallow areas.
• Target multiple fishing ranges and more.

Daily Updates

• Receive up to 5,000 daily updates worldwide.

Planning Tools

The app doesn’t just show maps—it also helps you create your own plans. During your trip, you can follow a detailed highlight route for the places you intend to explore, so you don’t have to worry about losing your way. The app aims to choose the most suitable route, rather than relying only on generic map routing.

Auto Routing

• Automatic route guidance sets optimal and convenient routes for your journey.

Weather Data

• Weather is updated in real time, which helps you feel more secure while traveling by boat (or planning with route travel).
• Because your trip experience often depends on conditions, the app focuses on keeping weather parameters current.

Track Logging

• Save points you mark on the map.
• Record your journeys and keep a record of where you’ve been.

Distance Measuring

• Use a built-in distance tool by selecting an origin and destination on the map.
• The app automatically shows the exact distance between them.

FAQs

How can I download maps for offline use?

Select the area you want and download it directly to your device through the app.

Does the app provide real-time weather updates?

Yes. It delivers real-time weather information so you can see current conditions.

Can I use the app without an internet connection?

Yes. Download maps in advance, and you can use them offline.

How accurate are the GPS and navigation features?

The GPS and navigation tools are designed to be highly accurate for reliable location tracking and route planning.

Is the app suitable for professional maritime use?

It’s useful for both hobbyists and professionals, offering comprehensive tools and information for all types of users.

Final Note

With Navionics Boating, this connection can help users recognize nearby marine traffic, improving situational awareness and supporting safer boating decisions.