Cruising the New England Coast in 2024

From picturesque harbors to serene lakes, New England offers a variety of options for boaters of all levels. One of the top boating destinations in New England is the stunning coastline of Maine. With its rocky shores, charming lighthouses, and abundant wildlife, Maine's waters are a boater's paradise. If you're feeling more adventurous, why not take a trip to the bustling waters of Cape Cod and the Islands? Explore the charming town of Nantucket, with its historic wharves and upscale boutiques, or head to Martha's Vineyard for a more laid-back vibe.

No matter where you choose to go boating in New England, you're sure to be met with breathtaking views, charming coastal towns, and endless opportunities for adventure. We recommend taking a chartkit, relevant cruising guides to your planned destination, and updating your digital charts before setting out.

GUIDES

1. Maptech Embassy Guide: New England Coast 16th Edition
The Maptech Embassy Cruising Guide to the New England Coast covers Block Island, Rhode Island to the Canadian Border. This edition includes detailed listings for more than 900 marinas divided into 15 cruising regions. Features include hundreds of GPS waypoints, full-color aerial photos, local navigation advice, and visitor tips for popular destinations along the New England Coast.

2. Waterway Guide Northern 2024
Updated annually, Waterway Guide Northern 2024 edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Atlantic coast from Cape May through Maine, as well as the Hudson River, Long Island Sound and Cape Cod Bay.

3. Visual Cruising Guide Southern New England
This unique cruising guide features aerial photos matched with chart segments to guide you through channels and harbor approaches. Prepared with input from local experts up and down the coast, hazards, safe channels, and key navigation aids are clearly labeled on photos and charts.

CHARTKIT

Maptech Chartkit 3 New York To Nantucket

• • New York to Rhode Island including Cape May
• • Large enough to plot routes; small enough to fit on your lap
• • Pre-plotted waypoints and lat/long grids for your GPS; magnetic courses for your compass

Travel Guides

1. Rough Guide to New England Compact 1st Edition
Practical travel guide to New England with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in New England, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in New England, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

2. Fodors New England 34th Edition
Whether you want to visit Cape Cod's beaches, eat lobster in Maine, or ski in Vermont, the local Fodor's travel experts in New England are here to help! Fodor's New England guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Interested in something else or want to order digital charts for your plotter? Call 954-763-6533 or email [email protected].

Happy Cruising!
James Henjum
Content Writer