Navionics® Boating

Navionics® Boating

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Navionics® Boating: Navigate Any Water with Professional-Grade Marine Charts

From offshore fishing to coastal cruising, get offline maps, HD bathymetry, and smart route planning to explore with confidence and safety.

Publisher

Garmin International

Category

Navigation

Downloads

5M+

User Rating

2.9/5

Total Ratings

3K+

Locales

5

The Captain’s View

Discover the interface used by 5M+ users.

Navionics Boating app interface showing a detailed nautical chart for offline navigation

Navionics Boating app interface showing a detailed nautical chart for offline navigation

Smartphone screen showing Navionics Boating app with detailed HD bathymetry contours for finding fishing areas.

Smartphone screen showing Navionics Boating app with detailed HD bathymetry contours for finding fishing areas.

Navionics Boating app showing nautical charts in night mode for low light navigation

Navionics Boating app showing nautical charts in night mode for low light navigation

Navionics Boating app showing relief shading overlay for detailed underwater topography

Navionics Boating app showing relief shading overlay for detailed underwater topography

Navionics Boating app interface showing map customization options with depth shading and fishing range settings for bass and carp

Navionics Boating app interface showing map customization options with depth shading and fishing range settings for bass and carp

Detailed weather forecast including winds tides and currents for Miami on the Navionics Boating app

Detailed weather forecast including winds tides and currents for Miami on the Navionics Boating app

Navionics Boating app on iPhone displaying nautical charts and a planned marine route with fuel and time estimates

Navionics Boating app on iPhone displaying nautical charts and a planned marine route with fuel and time estimates

Navionics Boating app interface showing live location sharing with friends on a nautical chart

Navionics Boating app interface showing live location sharing with friends on a nautical chart

Navigate with Absolute Confidence

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 5M+ users.

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HD Offline Charts

Explore with 1’ HD bottom contours and relief shading. Download maps once and navigate with precision, even in remote areas without cell service.

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Auto Guidance+™

Take the guesswork out of your journey. Generate suggested dock-to-dock paths based on chart data, navigation aids, and your boat's specific draft.

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Seamless Plotter Sync

Plan your trip from the comfort of your home on an iPad and wirelessly transfer routes and markers to your onboard Garmin or Raymarine chartplotter.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

32%
Negative

Summary

User feedback for the app is predominantly negative, largely driven by Garmin's transition to a subscription-based model. Many long-standing users are frustrated by losing access to previously purchased charts and features, along with significant price hikes for regional coverage. Compounding these financial concerns are numerous technical issues, including unreliable GPS tracking at low speeds, app crashes, and high battery consumption, with several users also reporting missing regional charts and a lack of essential navigation tools like Magnetic North heading. While a few users still find value in the app, the overwhelming sentiment reflects disappointment and a search for alternative solutions.

Common Themes

Subscription Model & Pricing(12)
Overall App Value(11)
Loss of Charts & Data(10)
Missing Regional Charts(8)
GPS & Navigation Reliability(7)
App Performance & Stability(5)
Lack of Localization(3)
Core Navigation Features(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about Navionics® Boating.

Description

Get up-to-date, detailed charts you can use offline plus a boatload of features on your mobile device, so they’re on hand wherever you go. The Boating app is a must-have for cruising, fishing, sailing, diving and all your activities on the water. Try it free for a limited time. To continue using charts and advanced features, you can purchase a yearly auto-renewable subscription*. A COMPLETE PACKAGE • INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED NAVIONICS® CHARTS: Use them offline along with multiple overlays, so you can be more aware of what’s above and below the water. - NAUTICAL CHART: Use this premier marine reference to study port plans, anchorages and safety depth contours, locate navaids, marine services and more. - SONARCHART™ HD BATHYMETRY MAPS: Extraordinary 1’ (0.5 meter) HD bottom contour detail is the ideal tool for locating new fishing areas. - U.S. GOVERNMENT CHARTS (NOAA): These are available within the following coverages: U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil. - OVERLAYS: The relief shading overlay allows you to have a better understanding of bottom topography for improved fishing and diving. Sonar imagery reveals bottom hardness clearly and in vivid color on select lakes. Want more? Display satellite imagery on land and water. - MAP OPTIONS: Change chart-overlay combinations to customize chart views, activate night mode, highlight shallow areas, target multiple fishing ranges and more. - DAILY UPDATES: Benefit from up to 5,000 daily updates worldwide. • TOOLS FOR PLANNING AND ENJOYING YOUR DAY - AUTO GUIDANCE+TM TECHNOLOGY**: Easily plan your trip with a suggested dock-to-dock path based on chart data and navigation aids. Get ETA, distance to arrival, heading to waypoint, fuel consumption and more. - WEATHER AND TIDES: Knowing conditions before heading out is crucial. Access real-time weather data, daily and hourly forecasts as well as wind, weather buoys, tides and currents. - MARKERS, TRACKS, DISTANCE: Place a marker on a good anchorage spot or where you reeled in a big fish. Record your track, take photos and videos within the app, and look back at your day anytime. Easily check distance among two points. • AN ACTIVE AND HELPFUL COMMUNITY - COMMUNITY EDITS and the ACTIVECAPTAIN® COMMUNITY: Obtain and contribute useful local knowledge along with thousands of fellow boaters, such as points of interest, navigation aids and valuable recommendations from people with firsthand experience of the local environment. - CONNECTIONS: Stay in touch with your friends and fellow boaters by sharing your live location, tracks, routes and markers to easily meet on the water or let them check out your adventures. - GPX IMPORT/EXPORT: Share your saved data outside the app or transfer it to your chartplotter. - SHARE MAP OBJECTS: Share a marina, repair shop or any other location outside the app. • EXTERNAL DEVICE-FRIENDLY FOR MORE FEATURES - PLOTTER SYNC: If you own a compatible chartplotter, sync it with the app to transfer routes and markers, activate, update or renew your Navionics chartplotter card subscription. - SONARCHART LIVE MAPPING FEATURE***: Connect with a compatible sonar/plotter, and create your own maps in real time while navigating. - AIS: Connect to a compatible AIS receiver with Wi-Fi® connectivity to see nearby marine traffic. Set a safe range, and receive visual and aural alerts to signal potential collisions. NOTES: *You can manage your subscription anytime, and you can turn auto-renewal off. **Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations ***Free features Updates are available with iOS 13.0 or higher. A tablet device with Wi-Fi connectivity locates your approximate position if it is connected to Wi-Fi. A tablet Wi-Fi + 3G model operates similarly to a phone device with GPS. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. iOS is a trademark licensed to Apple, Inc.

Latest Version

24.1

Size

120.2 MB

First Released

Jan 2, 2014

Chart Your Course with the World’s #1 Boating App

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Navionics® Boating

Can Navionics® Boating app charts be used offline?

Yes, the Navionics® Boating app provides up-to-date, detailed charts that users can access and utilize offline. This feature ensures charts are available wherever you go, regardless of internet connectivity.

What types of charts are included in the Navionics® Boating app?

The Navionics® Boating app includes internationally renowned Navionics® Charts such as Nautical Chart, SonarChart™ HD Bathymetry Maps, and U.S. Government Charts (NOAA) for specific regions. These support various marine activities.

Does the Navionics® Boating app offer a night mode?

Yes, the Navionics® Boating app offers a night mode as part of its map options. This feature is optimized for low-light conditions, enhancing visibility and user comfort during nighttime navigation.

How does Navionics® Boating assist with fishing?

The Navionics® Boating app assists fishing with SonarChart™ HD Bathymetry Maps, offering 1’ (0.5 meter) HD bottom contour detail to locate new fishing areas. Users can also highlight shallow areas and target multiple fishing ranges.

Is Auto Guidance+™ Technology available in the Navionics® Boating app?

Yes, the Navionics® Boating app features Auto Guidance+™ Technology. This tool helps users easily plan trips by suggesting dock-to-dock paths based on chart data, navigation aids, ETA, and distance.

Can I check weather and tides with the Navionics® Boating app?

Yes, the Navionics® Boating app allows users to access real-time weather data, daily and hourly forecasts, wind conditions, weather buoys, tides, and currents. This helps users know conditions before heading out.

How often are the charts updated in the Navionics® Boating app?

The Navionics® Boating app provides daily updates. Users benefit from up to 5,000 daily updates worldwide, ensuring the charts remain current and accurate with the latest information.

What community features does the Navionics® Boating app offer?

The Navionics® Boating app includes Community Edits and the ActiveCaptain® Community. Users can obtain and contribute local knowledge, such as points of interest and valuable recommendations from fellow boaters.

Does the Navionics® Boating app support external device connections?

Yes, the Navionics® Boating app is external device-friendly. It supports Plotter Sync for compatible chartplotters, SonarChart Live Mapping with compatible sonar/plotters, and AIS connectivity to see nearby marine traffic.

What kind of overlays are available in Navionics® Boating?

The Navionics® Boating app offers multiple overlays to enhance awareness. These include relief shading for bottom topography, sonar imagery for bottom hardness, and satellite imagery for both land and water.

Can I share my live location with friends using the Navionics® Boating app?

Yes, the Navionics® Boating app allows users to share their live location with friends and fellow boaters. This feature enables easy meet-ups on the water or allows others to follow adventures.

Is the Navionics® Boating app a subscription service?

Yes, to continue using charts and advanced features in the Navionics® Boating app after a limited free trial, users must purchase a yearly auto-renewable subscription.

What does the Navionics® Boating app use for charting navigation?

The Navionics® Boating app uses internationally renowned Navionics® Charts, including Nautical Chart for port plans and navaids, and SonarChart™ HD Bathymetry Maps for detailed bottom contours. It also incorporates U.S. Government Charts (NOAA).

Can the Navionics® Boating app record tracks and place markers?

Yes, the Navionics® Boating app allows users to record their track and place markers at specific locations, such as anchorage spots. Users can also take photos and videos within the app.

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