Also means
sailing
Usage Note
navigation covers maritime navigation, air navigation, and digital navigation (web browsing). Navigation de plaisance refers to recreational boating, a popular activity in France. The verb naviguer and the agent noun navigateur (navigator, also browser) belong to the same family.
Examples
"La navigation fluviale est agréable en été."
Natural Translation
River navigation is pleasant in summer.

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