About Garmin ActiveCaptain(R)
The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing,...
The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water.
Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere.
Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app.
FEATURES AVAILABLE:
- ONECHART™:
Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel.
You will get exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Plus, the NOAA raster cartography(3) and premium features can be downloaded for free through the ActiveCaptain app. Visit Garmin.com/marinemaps.
- PLAN A TRIP: Plan your trip, or e-scout a new fishing spot before you’re on the water. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can view your routes and waypoints.
- USER DATA SYNC: Automatically back up and sync your data between your chartplotter and the ActiveCaptain app.
- ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY: Join a community of boaters to get up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest (POI). Check ratings, read reviews, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device.
- CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER: Using the built-in Helm™ feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible(4) chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm(5).
- EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES: Receive notifications about software updates from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly.
- ONDECK HUB: Use the ActiveCaptain app to track, monitor and control any number of switches with the OnDeck system(1) from nearly anywhere. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates.
- GARMIN QUICKDRAWTM COMMUNITY: Download the latest 1’ HD contour maps shared by your fellow boaters, and sync with your chartplotter. You can also upload your own Quickdraw Contours map data.
- SMART NOTIFICATIONS: Connect the app to your chartplotter, and turn on smart notifications(4) to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display while your phone is somewhere safe and dry.
FOOTNOTES
1) OnDeck hub sold separately and requires an active subscription plan
2) Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
3) NOAA raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP™ CHIRP and ECHOMAP™ Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app
4) Helm feature is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters
5) Check device compatibility on the ActiveCaptain app web page; visit https://www.garmin.com/c/marine/marine-apps/
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) since it was posted on our website on 2018-03-12 15:46:20.
The latest version is 43.0.3429 and it was updated on 2026-06-11 12:44:58. See below the changes in each version.
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 43.0.3429
Updated At: 2026-05-06
Changes: Bugfixes and performance improvements
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 43.0.3379
Updated At: 2026-03-18
Changes: - Improved chart handling: The lake level can now be set independently from the vessel position
- Bug fixing and optimization
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 42.0.3266
Updated At: 2025-12-15
Changes: - Improved device registration workflow
- Bug fixing and optimization
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 40.0.3061
Updated At: 2025-06-11
Changes: - OnDeck now displays sensor data for up to 10 years and allows to view two sensors on the same graph
- Bug fixing and optimization
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 38.0.2883
Updated At: 2024-12-13
Changes: - Auto Guidance+™ improvements by sorting and grouping hazards along the route
- Bug fixing and optimization
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 37.1.2814
Updated At: 2024-10-17
Changes: - View seabed areas in an updated color palette along with details about the nature of the sea floor such as sand, mud, rock or vegetation. Seabed areas menu option will display only where seabed area content exists. Look for new seabed areas content coming for European coverage areas
- Bug fixing and optimization
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 36.1.2714
Updated At: 2024-07-15
Changes: - ActiveCaptain can now receive a point of interest or position from other apps
- Text display improvements in the map view
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 35.1.2623
Updated At: 2024-04-26
Changes: - New 'Vessel Settings' menu
- Enhanced Telematics functionality (Battery Monitoring, Sensor Graphs for Engine Data)
- Bugfixes and performance improvements
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 34.0.2509
Updated At: 2024-01-16
Changes: Updated UI
Bugfixes and performance improvements
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) version 33.0.2383
Updated At: 2023-09-21
Changes: - Auto Guidance routing has been optimized.
- Improvements with data transfer to Garmin marine devices.
- The app icon and splash screen can now be configured to match the vessel manufacturer.
- Various improvements for alarms and sensor data (Telematics).
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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