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Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation on Windows Pc

Developed By: ANWB

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 2.478 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 11.8.0
Size 87.7 MB
Release Date November 02, 24
Category Travel & Local Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (10)]

What's New:
App Improvements- Updates to the Map Legend- Updates to the Suggest an Edit feature- App now loads into the map, not the profile menuAIS- Time to remove a ship... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The most comprehensive app for safe and prepared boating navigation. With route planner, water maps, AIS pairing, marinas, bridges and locks, offline use and more. Try now and plan... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation and install on Windows PC. Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation is free Travel & Local app, developed by ANWB. Latest version of Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation is 11.8.0, was released on 2024-11-02 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 2,478 users, 236 users had rated it 5*, 1,652 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The most comprehensive app for safe and prepared boating navigation. With route planner, water maps, AIS pairing, marinas, bridges and locks, offline use and more. Try now and plan your next trip!

With the Waterkaarten app (formerly ANWB Waterkaarten) you have everything you need at hand:

• 5 countries, 1 price: Complete nautical maps of the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, France and Belgium
• All almanack info: Access all information you need on the water with just a few taps in the app
• All current information about marinas, bridges and locks including opening times
• Plan the optimal route between your starting point and destination, including the objects you encounter
• New! AIS pairing: Connect your AIS device to the app and see at a glance where surrounding ships are located
• Show or hide information on the nautical maps to see exactly what you need
• Stay up-to-date with the current navigation reports and obstructions from the Rijkswaterstaat
• More than 200,000 nautical objects (bridges, locks, markings, mooring places and more)
• Locations of more than 4,000 marinas and all details of existing facilities
• Radio silence on the water? No problem! Download the corresponding charts for offline use
• Regular updates and free access to all new features
• Each user account can be used on up to 3 devices at no extra cost
• Free Windows version included
• Reliable service: We are at your service 7 days a week (support@waterkaarten.app)

How it works:

Waterkaarten is free for the first 7 days. After that, the app only works with a valid subscription. You can choose from the following options:
• Month (€ 13.99)
• Season (3 months for € 31.99)
• Year (20% discount in April - now for just € 39.99)

The subscription ends automatically.

Please note: If you purchase a subscription during the free 7-day trial period, we will add your new credit to your remaining balance. Your purchased subscription is not automatically renewed.

Payment methods for subscription:
• The subscription will be charged to your Google account
• At Google you can use different payment methods, such as PayPal or credit card

Even more boating pleasure with a Waterkaarten account
You can create an account in the app to activate your subscription on a total of 3 devices.

Note:
• The file size of the offline map material is very large and you are advised to download it on a stable Wi-Fi connection
• Prolonged use of GPS in the background can considerably shorten the battery life of your device

Do you have questions about the app? Please contact our helpdesk (support@waterkaarten.app) or read more on our website: www.waterkaarten.app/en.

Please note that this app is only intended as an aid when navigating on the water. Stay alert to your surroundings while boating.
App Improvements
- Updates to the Map Legend
- Updates to the Suggest an Edit feature
- App now loads into the map, not the profile menu
AIS
- Time to remove a ship updated
- Fixes and Improvements

- City names for France added to maps
- Various bug fixes and improvements
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to access approximate location.