Great Loop Budget Planner (Google Sheets)
Plan your Great Loop adventure with confidence.
This Great Loop Budget Planner helps you estimate the costs of cruising America’s Great Loop, from fuel and marinas to maintenance and comforts along the way. Designed to be simple, flexible, and easy to use, this Google Sheets template takes the stress out of budgeting so you can focus on dreaming and planning.
This planner is designed for the early stages of your journey, when you need to understand what the Loop might cost you, based on your boat, cruising style, and lifestyle choices.
With one sheet of your chosen inputs, the calculator automatically updates your monthly, annual, and total trip budget and cost distribution. You can even copy the file to run different scenarios and compare options.
You’ll Get:
- A Google Sheets template (make your own copy in seconds)
- Easy-to-use setup (only edit the highlighted cells)
- Pre-set categories relevant to Loopers (fuel, marinas, maintenance, travel home, and more)
- Automatic budget summaries (monthly, annual, and full trip)
- A quick-start PDF guide with instructions on copying and using your sheet
- Email support if you need help getting started
Perfect For:
- Dreamers researching whether the Loop is possible for them
- Planners actively preparing to launch
- Couples or families comparing boat options or lifestyle budgets
An easy-to-use planning tool to estimate your Great Loop budget.