Cruising Guides: Florida, ICW, Bahamas, and Chesapeake Bay for Boaters
Cruising Guides to Simplify Your Journey
Spend less time planning and searching and more time enjoying your cruise. With clear tables and quick-reference layouts, you’ll find the exact info you need—fast.
Simplify your planning. Maximize your adventure.
Find What You Need, When You Need It
You know what you need—whether it’s propane, laundry, anchorages, or haulouts—and these guides make it simple to find. With clear, organized tables arranged by your needs first and location second, you’ll quickly get the exact info you want, leaving you more time to enjoy the journey you’ve been dreaming of.
Go down the columns to find the features you want
Know the best and nearest place to head for everything you need
Location, name, height, tide, schedule, and how to call
Location, restrictions including max. beam, and how to contact
Find convenient spots to tie up without the cost
Navigate confidently, knowing what to expect at each one
Identify trouble spots and key areas to watch for safe cruising
Dredging markers and horn signals
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How To Use
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Get the Info You Need in Three Easy Steps:
- Go to the Right Section: Tables are organized by topic—anchorages, services, bridges, haulouts, and more—so you can jump straight to what you need.
- Find Your Column: Quickly locate key details like wind protection, marina services, bridge heights, or haulout restrictions.
- Locate Your Spot: Organized geographically, from north to south (or clockwise for loops), each location is clearly marked so you can see what’s closest to you.
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Where You've Seen Us
Meet The Boat Galley Team
At The Boat Galley, we’re all cruisers. We know the joys—and the challenges—of boat life. The steep learning curve, costly mistakes, and hours spent searching for answers can be overwhelming. We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve created practical tools, trusted resources, and real-world guides to help you skip the frustrations and focus on enjoying your cruising life.
- Founder of The Boat Galley
- 17 years liveaboard cruiser
- US, Mexico, Bahamas, Central America, Virgin Islands, Turkey
- Cruisers University instructor
- Cruising Guide creator
- 6 years living aboard and cruising
- US East Coast from Florida Keys to Maine and Bahamas
- Ex-Air Force; singlehander
- Provisioning guru; podcaster
- On & off living aboard since 1992
- Atlantic crossing; US, Caribbean, and Bahamas
- Years of cruising with kids
- VHF pro and frugal cruiser
- Cruiser and delivery captain
- US East Coast, Bahamas, Haiti, and Caribbean
- Cruisers University instructor
- Creator of Cruising With Your Dog
- 7 years cruising with Honey
- US East Coast and ICW
- Part of the Go Pet Friendly team
- 15+ years writing about dogs
- Graphics designer
- 8 years living aboard
- US East Coast to SE Caribbean
- Design and layout for all printed products
- Social media coordinator
- Pacific Ocean: Seattle, WA to New Zealand, incl. French Polynesia
- Complete newbie to sailing prior to her 11,000 nm voyage
- Boatshow booth "mom"
- Sabbatical and part-year cruiser
- US, Bahamas, Caribbean
- Family cruising New England to southern Caribbean
Curious about our story and what drives us? Learn more about us here.
Ready to Cruise with Confidence?
Find the guide that’s right for your journey and start exploring with confidence today. Whether you choose the print version or the instant PDF, your next adventure is just a click away. 👇