Aqua Map Boating

Navigate coastal waters and inland waterways with official nautical charts on your Android device. Aqua Map Boating puts professional-grade marine navigation in your hands, combining UKHO charts with GPS tracking, weather data, and real-time instrument integration for safer, smarter boating.

Start with chart subscriptions covering your sailing grounds. Download map areas for offline access, so you navigate even without cellular or internet connection. The app supports both manual and auto route planning, letting you chart courses that suit your vessel and conditions. Record your GPS tracks as you travel, then store and share your navigation data—markers, routes, and recorded passages—with crew or save them for future reference.

Safety comes first. Enable Anchor Alarm to receive alerts if your boat drifts from its anchored position, giving you peace of mind whether you're aboard or ashore. Live Sharing connects you with the Aqua Map community, letting you see points of interest from ActiveCaptain and Waterway Guide contributors. These crowd-sourced insights highlight anchorages, hazards, facilities, and local knowledge that official charts alone don't provide.

Upgrade to the Expert subscription to unlock advanced features that transform your navigation. Marine forecasts deliver wind, waves, currents, gusts, salinity, and sea surface temperature overlaid on your charts—check conditions for any point before you sail. Satellite imagery layers reveal shorelines, shallow water, and bottom details with clarity. Advanced AnchorLink goes beyond basic drift alerts: anchor mirroring tracks your boat's position relative to your anchor point, while email and Telegram notifications keep you informed even when you're away from the vessel.

Connect your onboard NMEA instruments via WiFi—autopilot, depth sounder, wind sensor, compass, and GPS—and use their real-time data directly within the app. AIS integration includes automatic collision detection to warn of nearby traffic. Route Explorer displays real-time information on all elements along your planned course, from hazards to weather to vessel traffic.

Subscription management is straightforward: purchase chart subscriptions for your regions of interest, optionally add Expert features, and manage renewals through your Google account settings. All subscription types include a free trial, so you can explore the app's capabilities before committing. Aqua Map Boating combines official charting, weather intelligence, and community insights into a single navigation platform built for cruising sailors, fishing captains, and anyone who takes boating seriously.