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Discover the best cruising guides for Alaska, including Waggoner, Ports and Passes, Coast Pilot 8, tide tables, and essential nautical resources.
At Captain's Nautical, we offer a wide selection of Marine Education Textbooks (MET) designed to support maritime students, professional mariners, engineers, deck officers, oilers, and others pursuing careers in the marine industry.
At Captain’s Nautical, we understand that nautical publications are more than books and charts. They are important tools that support navigation, education, voyage planning, and safety at sea.
Our history as an authorized publisher since 1995 is something we're proud of—and it's a commitment we continue to carry forward.
A new semester is on the horizon, and there's no better time to prepare for success.
At Captain's Nautical, we've expanded our collection of Digital eBooks to help you study smarter, save space, and access the resources you need—anytime, anywhere.
Whether you're studying navigation, Rules of the Road, chartwork, seamanship, Coast Pilots, Bowditch, or other essential maritime subjects, our growing physical and digital collection is designed to help you stay prepared throughout the semester.
New Digital Ebooks Are Here!
We’re excited to introduce a new way for maritime students, professionals, and boating enthusiasts to access the books and resources they need. Our new Digital Ebooks are available in convenient PDF format, making it easier than ever to study, reference, and keep essential nautical information close at hand—whether you’re at home, in the classroom, or on the go.
Explore our growing collection of digital maritime publications and start learning wherever your journey takes you!
Planning a boating adventure in the Pacific Northwest? Discover the best cruising guides for navigating Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and Alaska. From the trusted 2026 Waggoner Cruising Guide to Ports and Passes Volumes 1 & 2, we'll help you choose the essential resources for safer, more enjoyable cruising. Whether you're a weekend boater or preparing for an Inside Passage voyage, these guidebooks belong aboard every vessel.
Captain's Nautical is home to great educational resources and products for kids of all ages!
Time to order your 2026 Alaskan Supplement Hourly Predictions!
For the Fisherman in your life, Dots Fishing Guides are the perfect gift this holiday season!
New Edition of the Puget Sound Tide Log is available for purchase! Shop the 2026 Annual Publications today!
This is the 2026 US Coast Pilot print schedule for all new editions.
