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Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes on Windows Pc

Developed By: Orca Technologies AS

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 540 votes

Last Updated: April 19, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.148
Size 216.7 MB
Release Date June 19, 24
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (17)]

Description from Developer:
Better boating with Orca.

Find your destination with accurate marine charts. Get tailor-made route proposals. View flexible instruments, control your autopilot, and stay informed... [read more]

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On this page you can download Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes and install on Windows PC. Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by Orca Technologies AS. Latest version of Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes is 1.0.148, was released on 2024-06-19 (updated on 2024-04-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 540 users, 40 users had rated it 5*, 300 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes 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 Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes 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 "Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes" 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 Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes 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 "Orca - Boating, Charts, Routes" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Better boating with Orca.

Find your destination with accurate marine charts. Get tailor-made route proposals. View flexible instruments, control your autopilot, and stay informed of upcoming weather changes.

Orca does all of that – on your phone, tablet, and Orca Display.

Orca is the next-generation boating system that runs on your mobile and tablet, and on your boat. Experience the award-winning navigation app for free.

CAPTIVATING MARINE CHARTS
Orca's next-generation charts are crisp, easy to read, and respond instantly. High-resolution satellite navigation charts make harbor entries and anchoring easier than ever.

Orca combines the best of paper chart design with a cutting-edge chart engine. Far ahead of anything else you've tried, Orca gives you charts the most responsive and beautiful charts on the market. No matter how fast you zoom, pan and rotate, the Orca charts will keep up and show you what you need.

Our satellite hybrid charts blend high-resolution satellite imagery with marine chart data to give you an even better understanding of harbor approaches and challenging navigation maneuvers.

INCREDIBLE ROUTEFINDING
Set your destination, and Orca will find the way instantly. Routes are tailored for your boat and Orca learns from you and other boaters, so you can navigate like a local no matter where you are.

A true generation-leap, the Orca Routing Engine analyzes millions of data points in the blink of an eye to give you great, tailor-made routes to your destination.

FLEXIBLE INSTRUMENTS
Get instruments for your phone, tablet and Orca Display. Connect to thousands of devices, from transducers to wind sensors and AIS receivers. Tailor instruments just the way you like them – with perfect legibility day and night.

CONNECTIVITY THAT MATTERS
While Orca is fully capable offline, it truly shines online. Seamlessly sync routes and spots between your devices. View hyper-local weather forecasts with down-to-the-minute forecasts for your exact location. Get notifications before rainfall or other bad weather while underway.

Orca is also clever. It monitors your upcoming trips and notifies you if the forecast changes for the worse so you can prepare and make changes if needed.

ONE STEP AHEAD OF BAD WEATHER
Weather is the difference between a perfect and a stressful day at sea. It is why weather forecasts are deeply ingrained in the Orca experience. Down-to-the-minute marine weather forecasts help you plan your trips and find the best departure time. While you are underway, the Orca keeps an eye on the weather and sends you real-time alerts if forecasts change.

YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY
Orca is used by boaters worldwide, onboard RIBs, day cruisers, and sailboats. Some use the Orca Core to unlock powerful navigation features on their tablet and phone. Others get the marine-grade Orca Display for a robust and reliable experience in demanding conditions.

No matter what you want, you can be sure you’ll get a truly modern, powerful, and incredible navigation experience with Orca.

A COMPLETE NAVIGATION EXPERIENCE
The Orca App can be used as a standalone boating system. For those who want more, get an Orca Core to unlock a full chartplotter experience on your mobile device.

The Core is delivered with a high-precision GPS and compass, giving you a more accurate and reliable boating experience.

Connect the hub to your existing NMEA 2000 to view instrument data, AIS targets, and control your autopilot – all from your phone and tablet.

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Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
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 an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.