Description

Trusted by sailors for generations, The Cruising Almanac, compiled by the Cruising Association and Imray, is the ultimate onboard reference for cruising the waters of Northwest Europe. From rugged Shetland to sunny Gibraltar, and from the Baltic approaches to Ireland’s west coast, it delivers clear, dependable information.

Packed with expertly curated data, this indispensable guide supports passage planning and provides instant access to details on hundreds of ports and marinas. Whether navigating new waters or returning to favourite harbours, it’s a go-to source for up-to-date, accurate information without relying on a signal.

New for 2026:

• Updated guidance on upcoming EES and ETIAS regulations for the EU Schengen zone
• Thousands of updates to ports and marinas
• Newly added and extensively revised harbour plans, drawn from the latest Hydrographic Office data and the insights of local experts
• Clear layouts for easy reference alongside relevant text
• Ports of entry clearly listed at the start of each chapter
• Fully updated regulatory information in the Introduction.

Also included: a separate 2026 tide tables booklet covering 47 standard ports.

Updating of the Almanac continues throughout the year, with corrections published monthly on the Cruising Association website Almanac corrections page.

Up to date content from The Cruising Almanac is also available on www.explorewithimray.com and on the Explore iOS app available on the App Store.

Product Details

Author: Cruising Association
Publication details:  Paperback
Edition: 2026
ISBN: 9781786795380