Boating HD Marine & Lakes
Navionics Srl Maps & Navigation In-app purchases Contains ads
The same detailed charts and advanced features as on the best GPS plotters.
- Rating
- 2.8
- 48.7K ratings
- Downloads
- 8.9M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 19
- 2026
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About Boating HD Marine & Lakes
Nautical charts for cruising, fishing, sailing, diving and all your activities on the water. Get the same detailed marine and lake charts and advanced features as on the best GPS plotters.
> TRY FOR FREE: Download and get a trial for all our charts and features for a limited time.
> SUBSCRIBE: Start your 1 YEAR subscription to:
- Download chart layers for offline use (permanent).
- Access daily updates, chart overlay and advanced features (renewable).
Use the same subscription on smartphones and tablets. Simply log in with the same account in all your Boating apps.
THE SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES:
> CHART LAYERS FOR OFFLINE USE
- NAUTICAL CHART: This accurate and thorough map of lakes and marine areas is continuously updated.
- SONARCHART™: This 1’ (0.5 m) HD bathymetry map with extraordinary bottom contour detail is enhanced by millions of sonar logs contributed by boaters such as you.
- COMMUNITY EDITS and ACTIVECAPTAIN® COMMUNITY: Join a bigger crowd! Get more local information from the Navionics and the Garmin ActiveCaptain boating community.
- U.S. GOVERNMENT CHARTS (NOAA): These charts are available with the following coverage areas: USA, U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil, Pacific Islands, Asia and Africa.
> DAILY CHART UPDATES: The most current charts with more than 2,000 updates made every day.
> FEATURES
- CHART OVERLAY
NAVIONICS SATELLITE OVERLAY WITH SONARCHART SHADING: a unique perspective of underwater topography at a glance.
TERRAIN: shows roads and useful points of interest on land.
SATELLITE: satellite images provided by a third party.
- DOCK-TO-DOCK AUTOROUTING*: Creates a suggested route, from a real starting point to a real ending point, based on chart data and navigation aids. It provides advanced route planning with ETA, distance to arrival, heading to waypoint, fuel consumption and more.
- ADVANCED MAP OPTIONS: Customize chart views to change chart-overlay combination, highlight shallow areas, target multiple fishing ranges and more.
- WEATHER AND TIDES: Access real-time weather data along with daily and hourly forecasts, and get wind, weather buoys, tides and currents overlaid on your map.
- GPX IMPORT/EXPORT: Easily handle your tracks, routes and markers. Share, store and display them on different apps, plotters and other devices.
- AIS: Connect the app to a compatible Wi-Fi AIS receiver to see nearby targets overlaid on the map, in real-time. No internet connection needed.
- PLOTTER SYNC: Owners of compatible plotters can transfer routes and markers, update charts and more.
- TIMELINE: Enjoy looking back at your trips in the track timeline.
RENEW SUBSCRIPTION
After 1 year, you can renew your subscription or keep using your maps with free features.
FREE FEATURES
- SONARCHART™ LIVE: Create your own 1’ (0.5 m) HD bathymetry maps that display in real time while navigating. Connect the Boating app wirelessly to a compatible sonar/plotter. You can also automatically share your sonar logs, which helps us improve charts.
- Includes track, route, distance, markers, wind forecasts, map options, sync my data, share location and more.
NOTES:
- Use this app on smartphones and tablets. Sync charts and data: go to Menu > Me > Subscription, and restore your purchases.
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
- The app is specifically designed to load and operate on devices with an OS of 5.0 or higher.
*Autorouting is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.
> TRY FOR FREE: Download and get a trial for all our charts and features for a limited time.
> SUBSCRIBE: Start your 1 YEAR subscription to:
- Download chart layers for offline use (permanent).
- Access daily updates, chart overlay and advanced features (renewable).
Use the same subscription on smartphones and tablets. Simply log in with the same account in all your Boating apps.
THE SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES:
> CHART LAYERS FOR OFFLINE USE
- NAUTICAL CHART: This accurate and thorough map of lakes and marine areas is continuously updated.
- SONARCHART™: This 1’ (0.5 m) HD bathymetry map with extraordinary bottom contour detail is enhanced by millions of sonar logs contributed by boaters such as you.
- COMMUNITY EDITS and ACTIVECAPTAIN® COMMUNITY: Join a bigger crowd! Get more local information from the Navionics and the Garmin ActiveCaptain boating community.
- U.S. GOVERNMENT CHARTS (NOAA): These charts are available with the following coverage areas: USA, U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil, Pacific Islands, Asia and Africa.
> DAILY CHART UPDATES: The most current charts with more than 2,000 updates made every day.
> FEATURES
- CHART OVERLAY
NAVIONICS SATELLITE OVERLAY WITH SONARCHART SHADING: a unique perspective of underwater topography at a glance.
TERRAIN: shows roads and useful points of interest on land.
SATELLITE: satellite images provided by a third party.
- DOCK-TO-DOCK AUTOROUTING*: Creates a suggested route, from a real starting point to a real ending point, based on chart data and navigation aids. It provides advanced route planning with ETA, distance to arrival, heading to waypoint, fuel consumption and more.
- ADVANCED MAP OPTIONS: Customize chart views to change chart-overlay combination, highlight shallow areas, target multiple fishing ranges and more.
- WEATHER AND TIDES: Access real-time weather data along with daily and hourly forecasts, and get wind, weather buoys, tides and currents overlaid on your map.
- GPX IMPORT/EXPORT: Easily handle your tracks, routes and markers. Share, store and display them on different apps, plotters and other devices.
- AIS: Connect the app to a compatible Wi-Fi AIS receiver to see nearby targets overlaid on the map, in real-time. No internet connection needed.
- PLOTTER SYNC: Owners of compatible plotters can transfer routes and markers, update charts and more.
- TIMELINE: Enjoy looking back at your trips in the track timeline.
RENEW SUBSCRIPTION
After 1 year, you can renew your subscription or keep using your maps with free features.
FREE FEATURES
- SONARCHART™ LIVE: Create your own 1’ (0.5 m) HD bathymetry maps that display in real time while navigating. Connect the Boating app wirelessly to a compatible sonar/plotter. You can also automatically share your sonar logs, which helps us improve charts.
- Includes track, route, distance, markers, wind forecasts, map options, sync my data, share location and more.
NOTES:
- Use this app on smartphones and tablets. Sync charts and data: go to Menu > Me > Subscription, and restore your purchases.
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
- The app is specifically designed to load and operate on devices with an OS of 5.0 or higher.
*Autorouting is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.
What’s new
Updated August 19, 2026
Bug fixing and optimization.
User reviews
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Thanks for your response, the issue already been fixed.
Very usefull and easy to use
Great apps! Big help for my fishing trip!
Love it!
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Frequently asked questions
What is Boating HD Marine & Lakes?
Boating HD Marine & Lakes is a nautical charting app that provides detailed charts and advanced features for activities on the water.
What can I do with Boating HD Marine & Lakes?
With Boating HD Marine & Lakes, you can access detailed marine and lake charts, download chart layers for offline use, receive daily chart updates, utilize chart overlay features, get real-time weather data, import/export GPX files, connect to a Wi-Fi AIS receiver, and more.
How can I try Boating HD Marine & Lakes for free?
You can download the app and get a trial for all the charts and features for a limited time.
How do I subscribe to Boating HD Marine & Lakes?
You can start a 1-year subscription to Boating HD Marine & Lakes to access additional features such as downloading chart layers for offline use and accessing daily updates and advanced features.
Can I use my subscription on multiple devices?
Yes, you can log in with the same account on all your Boating apps installed on smartphones and tablets to use your subscription.
What chart layers are available for offline use?
The available chart layers for offline use include a nautical chart, SONARCHART™ HD bathymetry map, community edits, ActiveCaptain® community information, and U.S. government charts (NOAA) for various coverage areas.
How often are the charts updated?
The charts are updated daily with more than 2,000 updates made every day.
What advanced map options are available?
Advanced map options allow you to customize chart views, highlight shallow areas, target multiple fishing ranges, and more.
Can I import and export GPX files with Boating HD Marine & Lakes?
Yes, you can easily handle your tracks, routes, and markers by importing and exporting GPX files.
Is there a free version of Boating HD Marine & Lakes?
Yes, the free features of Boating HD Marine & Lakes include SONARCHART™ LIVE, track recording, route planning, distance calculation, wind forecasts, map options, data synchronization, and location sharing.
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boating HD Marine & Lakes | 2.8 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Aug 19, 2026 | |
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| Navily - Your Cruising Guide | 3.5 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | – | Compare |
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