The 2026 Quimby’s Cruising Guide

The ultimate resource for boaters who cruise in mid-America — including The Great Loop.

Quimby’s has detailed descriptions of 1,250+ marinas, locks and dams, and waterside facilities, providing crucial information on where to find fuel, dockage, supplies and service. It is arranged by river, then river mile, making it easy to use when routing a trip, with additional navigation notes, mileage charts, inland boating tips and local attractions making it an essential part of any onboard library.

Highlights:

• Now in its 64th year, Quimby’s is known as the go-to guide for cruisers on the inland waterways and the Great Loop;
• Quimby’s is the only source for the entire inland river system and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway;

Updated annually to deliver the most accurate information, Quimby’s covers 9,400+ miles on 23 navigable rivers and waterways:
Alabama River
Allegheny River
Apalachicola River
Arkansas River
Atchafalaya River
Black River
Black Warrior
Chattahoochie River
Cumberland River
Flint River
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
Illinois River
Kanawha River
Mississippi River
Missouri River