NavShip - Boat Navigation (USA & Europe)
Maps & Navigation In-app purchases
Free boat navigation assistance, supporting Europe, Canada and the US
- Rating
- 4.1
- 2.3K ratings
- Downloads
- 687K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 20
- 2026
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About NavShip - Boat Navigation (USA & Europe)
Best for inland waterway routing! Please note, that some rivers and seas might not be included yet. Please use the contact form inside the app menu (report error at the bottom) to request a new waterway, and we will implement them as soon as possible.
Free version: Up to 40 km (25 miles) route planning and 8 km tracking. We use advertisement in free version.
NavShip is a free navigation assistance software for nautic usage in Europe, Canada and the United States. It uses an special overlay for google maps or open sea map to show shipping signs and contains by now more than 250.000 waterways.
No problem to get from A to B, even if there's an ocean between you and your target. London - Rome, Paris - Amsterdam, Copenhagen - Stockholm, Frankfurt - Istanbul, Chicago - Toronto, nearly every route can be calculated.
NavShip needs access to device's storage to work properly. It never accesses your private data or contacts.
WEAR OS: NavShip provides a Wear OS App for Smartwatches. You can easily connect with live routing on your app. Calculate a route on your smartphone and view your current speed, course offset, distance and travel time via smartwatch. Even the next bridge or lock will be displayed.
Features:
Offline-Routing
Live-Routing
Kilometres or miles, km/h or knots
Travel time and distance
Approx. arrival time
Course and speed over ground
Locks
Fuel and costs
Anchor alert
Implementation of own boat icon for routing
Lots of more...
Get more information at www.navship.org
Disclaimer: This app should only be used as an assistant. Please use it carefully and supportive. NavShip is not responsible for accidents. Please note the in app disclaimer and the terms of use at navship.org.
Free version: Up to 40 km (25 miles) route planning and 8 km tracking. We use advertisement in free version.
NavShip is a free navigation assistance software for nautic usage in Europe, Canada and the United States. It uses an special overlay for google maps or open sea map to show shipping signs and contains by now more than 250.000 waterways.
No problem to get from A to B, even if there's an ocean between you and your target. London - Rome, Paris - Amsterdam, Copenhagen - Stockholm, Frankfurt - Istanbul, Chicago - Toronto, nearly every route can be calculated.
NavShip needs access to device's storage to work properly. It never accesses your private data or contacts.
WEAR OS: NavShip provides a Wear OS App for Smartwatches. You can easily connect with live routing on your app. Calculate a route on your smartphone and view your current speed, course offset, distance and travel time via smartwatch. Even the next bridge or lock will be displayed.
Features:
Offline-Routing
Live-Routing
Kilometres or miles, km/h or knots
Travel time and distance
Approx. arrival time
Course and speed over ground
Locks
Fuel and costs
Anchor alert
Implementation of own boat icon for routing
Lots of more...
Get more information at www.navship.org
Disclaimer: This app should only be used as an assistant. Please use it carefully and supportive. NavShip is not responsible for accidents. Please note the in app disclaimer and the terms of use at navship.org.
What’s new
Updated September 20, 2026
Updated waterways Added link to comment section to route overview Added more information when route cannot be calculated
User reviews
very good application
use it all the time
like it so far, trying to figure out how to view and use local nautical map I uploaded
Does exactly what it says on the box.
Very accurate, quick update rate.
Very easy to use and good feature's
Frequently asked questions
What is NavShip?
NavShip is a free navigation assistance software for nautic usage in Europe, Canada, and the United States. It helps users navigate and plan routes on waterways, showing shipping signs and containing over 250,000 waterways.
What is included in the free version of NavShip?
The free version of NavShip allows for up to 40 km (25 miles) of route planning and 8 km of tracking. It includes advertisements.
How can I request a new waterway to be added to NavShip?
To request a new waterway, please use the contact form inside the app menu and report the error at the bottom. The NavShip team will implement them as soon as possible.
Does NavShip require access to my device's storage?
Yes, NavShip requires access to your device's storage to work properly. However, it never accesses your private data or contacts.
Does NavShip have a Wear OS App for Smartwatches?
Yes, NavShip provides a Wear OS App for Smartwatches. You can connect with live routing on your app and view information such as current speed, course offset, distance, and travel time on your smartwatch.
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