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The best navigation and sailing software available.

Expedition has been used in multiple Volvo Ocean Race, America's Cup and Grand Prix events and is the most advanced and usable software available.

Official supplier to The Volvo Ocean Race, Americas Cup, Sail GP and many other events.

Expedition has been in development since the mid 1990s by veteran Volvo Ocean Race navigator and Whitbread winner Nick White.


v11.10.20 available now for Windows 10 or 8


  • S-57 ENCs
  • S-63 ENCs
  • BSB RNCs (versions 1-5)
  • C-MAP 4D
  • C-MAP MAX/NT+
  • NV-Verlag
  • Softcharts
  • Maptech PCX
  • Visit My Harbour
  • Sophisticated display options
  • Grib 1 and 2
  • NetCDF
  • Intelligent merging and display of multiple grib file datasets
  • Integrated WRF models
  • Integrated GFS, UM, ICON, GDPS & NBM grib server
  • Saildocs, Great Circle-Squid, Tidetech and other weather sources
  • SailFlow weather observations
  • Rainviewer weather radar
  • Weather observations
  • NOAA, Proudman, SHOM and Tidetech tides & currents
  • Satellite images
  • Weather charts
  • Multiple routing algorithms
  • Display multiple optimum routes
  • Optimal fleet routing
  • Ensemble multiple weather model routing
  • Optimal route sensitivity
  • Wave corrections and avoidance
  • Routing sensitivity
  • Reverse isochrones for graphical interpretation of routing
  • Asymmetric polars
  • Windward-leeward course support
  • Time to marks, laylines, next leg etc
  • Layline bounds
  • What if? functionality
  • America's cup race management
  • Sail charts
  • Handicap support
  • Start line functions
  • Time to ends & line
  • Time to burn
  • Line bias
  • Hold wind and current
  • Display grid
  • and much more
  • AIS, DSC and AIS-SART receivers
  • AT+T
  • B&G Hercules, Hydra & GoFree H390 to H5000
  • Bravo Systems
  • Cosworth
  • DMK Yacht
  • Garmin USB
  • Koden radar
  • KVH Quadro
  • Laser rangefinders
  • Navico Broadband radar
  • Nexus NX2 FDX
  • NKE
  • NMEA 0183
  • NMEA 2000
  • Ockam
  • Iridium GO!
  • Optimizer and XGate
  • Sailmon
  • Stowe
  • Tacktick
  • Ventus
  • Vesper AIS
  • VSPARS
  • Yacht Devices
  • Various compasses, MOB and other sensors
  • Networking support
  • Stripchart to plot and analyse data
  • Sail chart
  • YB Tracking
  • AIS target tracking
  • Race tracking functions to track and analyse competitors
  • Display marks, courses, laylines, track, AIS targets, radar, tracks, race schedule information etc. on the chart
  • Polar functions to output, analyse and create or modify a yacht’s performance polars
  • Logging functions to record race data that can be replayed or analysed later to assist with instrument calibration or polar modifications
  • GPX import and export
  • Number boxes to display any system number
  • GPS window
  • Alarms
  • Full screen mode
  • and much more!

System requirements

Windows 10 or 8. Windows 10 is recommended. Expedition 4D requires OpenGL support.

Whether you are on land or sea, it is virtually important to know your exact location and where you are heading. Being on water can be very tricky due to the absence of landmarks, disorientated shorelines or fog which makes navigation of marine vessels nightmare, but with the right marine GPS software, sailors can enjoy their safety as well as have fun.

NOAA Marine Navigation GPS Software

Marine navigation software reviews

NOAA supports all kinds of marine navigation systems by providing an all inclusive official Electronic Navigational Chart used in electronic charting systems and ECDIS. NOAA ENCs supports real time navigation, collision and grounding avoidance needs of the modern mariner. It also features a real time current and tide display capabilities that are essential for large marine vessels. NOAA ENCs also have vector base maps that are fully integrated for geographical coastal management. NOAA ENCs are available for download. All of the major ports in U.S now have NOAA ENC coverage. Newly Updated cells are always posted on the Internet free to download.

Fungawi Marine Gps

Fugawi Marine ENC supports online maps and charts. Fugawi has a 1-year free subscription to their X-Traverse Data Plan and detailed topography of Canadian and USA maps. The software is also available for Android, Windows Mobile devices or Nokia Symbian.

Features:

  • Internet Activation of Navionics Charts
  • German Topographic Maps
  • Data card transfer of waypoints and routes
  • Facebook Support as an interactive map.
  • Free Online Maps
  • Subscription to Fugawi X-Traverse Topography Maps of USA or Canada
  • Aerial Photographs, 3D view, Panoramic Photos and Pilot Books
  • NV.Digital Marine Chart
  • Google Earth Maps
  • GPS Auto Detection

PC Plotter

Marine Navigation Software Apps

This is a laptop or PC chart plotter specifically designed for fishing and motor yachting. It is very easy to use. In the absence of a GPS device, planning for a route is easy as it includes a Dead Reckoning, and Landmarks bearings. This software incorporates Navionics Vector charts

iNavX

It incorporates raster charts, but vector charts require you to do an additional purchase.

Marine Navigation Software Pc

Additional features include:

Satellite map views, x-Traverse chart store, waypoints, routes, instrument data integration, import/export routes, real time tracking, and route autopilot control.

Transas iSailor

It has easy to use digital vector charts, track recording, routes, waypoints, navigate to feature, real-time tracking, import and export routes, as well as an AIS display.

Marine Navigation Software For Laptops

GPSMate

This program is highly recommended for an Open Sea Map navigation adventure. Sailors have also used it on commercial purposes on the sea.

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WinNav

Marine Navigation Software Mac Os X

This is one of the best navigation programs.

Chart formats feature:

Marine Navigation Software

  • Open Sea Map, ENC, WSV, Bing Maps, BSB and self-scanned charts.
  • GPS data
  • Exact Ships position on the Moving map.
  • Way-points by a mouse click
  • Distance of other ships from you
  • NMEA-simulator included
  • Plotting with a Logbook
  • Autopilot control

Marine Navigation Software Free

There is no other feeling that feels great as the breeze of the lake, ocean or river as you glide effortlessly. There is still also nothing quite frustrating like getting lost in an endless ocean of the blue of nothingness without an idea of where to turn. Marine GPS software's take away your fears and worries.