In this video we show you how you can plan a route in the Waterkaarten-app, the best boating app for inland waters! It's really easy and lets you navigate you and your boat over the inland waters, safe and well prepared!
The Waterkaarten app is the most complete app for getting out on the water safely and prepared. With navigation, route planner, water charts of 4 countries, AIS +, bridges, locks and ports, current sailing info and obstructions. Plan the most beautiful sailing routes. Try it now!
With the Waterkaarten app (formerly ANWB Waterkaarten) you always have everything you need on the water.
Waterway maps, sailing routes & navigation:
- Route planner: Plan complete sailing routes between your starting point and final destination, including the option to look up alternative routes to and from a particular point (beta 2.0)
- Boat navigation: Always know where you are and where you are going with Water Charts on Board
- Water charts of 4 countries: Complete boating maps of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the UK
- New! AIS +: Share your position in real time and see at a glance where surrounding vessels are (currently available for the Netherlands only)
Sailing information, opening times and obstructions:
- All almanac info: Consult all the information you need on the water with just a few taps in the app
- Detailed water charts: With over 200,000 nautical objects (bridges, locks, markings, moorings, pumping stations, restaurants and more)
- Opening hours and contact details: Never stand in front of a closed bridge or port again with up-to-date information on marinas, bridges and locks
- Up-to-date Rijkswaterstaat info: Stay informed with up-to-date shipping notices and obstructions on waterways
With sailing maps of the Netherlands' most popular regions, including:
- North Holland: For the most beautiful sailing routes in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Alkmaar and Loosdrecht, among others
- South Holland & Brabant: Discover the Biesbosch, Leiden and the Westland
- Friesland: Of course, the Frisian Lakes cannot be missed
- Groningen, Overijssel, the IJsselmeer...and much more!
Complete and user-friendly:
- Reliable service: 7-day-a-week customer service via support@waterkaarten.app
- Offline use: Radio silence on the water? No problem! Download the complete water charts for offline use
- Personalised views: Show or hide information on the boating chart to always see exactly what you need
- Regular app updates: With a subscription, free access to all new features
- Use on 3 devices: Each user account can be used on up to 3 devices at no extra cost
- Language: Use the app in Dutch, English or German
- Free Windows version: Included in the subscription
- With information based on the 2018 ANWB Water Charts
How the subscription works:
Waterkaarten is free for the first 7 days. After that, the app only works with a valid subscription. You can take out the following subscriptions:
- Monthly subscription (€13.99)
- Season subscription (3 months for only € 31.99)
- Annual subscription (€ 44.99)
The subscription ends automatically.
Please note: if you purchase a subscription during the free 7-day trial period, we will add your new balance to your remaining credit. Your purchased subscription will never be renewed automatically!
Please note that this app is intended only as an aid to navigation on the water. Stay alert to your surroundings while sailing.
