Stay Connected to Your Boat and Boating Community with Garmin ActiveCaptain® App

Garmin ActiveCaptain® app is a free-to-use mobile application that establishes a strong connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, maps, charts, and the boating community. Whether your interest lies in cruising, fishing, sailing, or diving, this comprehensive application provides you with the opportunity to enjoy your time on the water.

Features for Smooth Navigation and Community Engagement

Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access easy-to-use charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints, and insightful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. Purchase OnDeck™ hub to track and monitor your boat from anywhere.

OneChart™ for Advanced Navigation

Access the newest generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts by purchasing them from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel. The OneChart™ feature offers exceptional coverage, clarity, and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Gain access to premium features and even NOAA raster cartography(3) for free through the ActiveCaptain app.

Plan and Sync Your Trips Easily

Plan your trip or e-scout a new fishing spot with ease before you hit the water. Automatically back up and sync your chartplotter and application data. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can easily view your waypoints and routes.

Be a part of ActiveCaptain Community

Be a part of the ActiveCaptain community of boaters to gain valuable insights on marinas, boat ramps, and other points of interest (POI) with up-to-date feedback. Read reviews, check ratings, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews, and pictures using your compatible mobile device.

Control Your Chartplotter Remotely

View and control your compatible(4) chartplotter remotely using the built-in Helm™ feature of the ActiveCaptain app even when someone else is at the helm(5).

Stay Updated with Easy Software Updates

Receive notifications about software updates from the app and update your chartplotter wirelessly, so you won't miss a thing about the water and your boat.

Download Garmin ActiveCaptain® App for Better Boating Experience

The easy-to-use, robust, and user-friendly Garmin ActiveCaptain® app helps you stay connected and informed about your boat, the water, and the boating community. With a comprehensive one-year subscription, connect the app to your compatible mobile devices and enjoy your time on the water. Download it now and take your boating experience to the next level.