The Cruising Almanac 2026, Imray

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.

The 2027 edition includes:

• Major regional overhauls including a fully revised West Scotland section separating the mainland from the popular Hebrides and vital buoyage updates for the Menai Strait and Rivers Swale and Medway.
• Expertly revised harbour plans - hundreds of updated ports and newly drawn plans based on the latest official hydrographic data and intelligence from other reliable authorities
• Critical navigational data, regulatory information, and ports of entry accessible instantly without requiring an internet connection.
• A separate, handy 2027 tide tables booklet covering 47 standard ports with clearly marked spring and neap tides.

Sign up to free, monthly online cumulative corrections to ensure the data stays accurate all season long at www.theca.org.uk/almanac/corrections.