Garmin ActiveCaptain(R)42.0.3266
Publisher Description
Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) -Connect to Your GPS Plotter
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™:
> New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world.
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/
About Garmin ActiveCaptain(R)
The company that develops Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) is Garmin. The latest version released by its developer is 42.0.3266.
To install Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) on your Android device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2025-12-15 and was downloaded 69 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) as malware as malware if the download link to com.garmin.android.marine is broken.
How to install Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- Garmin ActiveCaptain(R) will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
Version History
version 42.0.3266
posted on 2025-12-15
- Improved device registration workflow
- Bug fixing and optimization
version 41.0.3219
posted on 2025-10-23
Bugfixes and performance improvements
version 40.0.3061
posted on 2025-06-11
- OnDeck now displays sensor data for up to 10 years and allows to view two sensors on the same graph
- Bug fixing and optimization
version 38.0.2883
posted on 2024-12-13
- Auto Guidance+™ improvements by sorting and grouping hazards along the route
- Bug fixing and optimization
version 37.1.2814
posted on 2024-10-17
- 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
version 36.1.2714
posted on 2024-07-15
- 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
version 35.1.2623
posted on 2024-04-26
- New 'Vessel Settings' menu
- Enhanced Telematics functionality (Battery Monitoring, Sensor Graphs for Engine Data)
- Bugfixes and performance improvements
version 34.0.2509
posted on 2024-01-16
Updated UI
Bugfixes and performance improvements
version 33.0.2383
posted on 2023-09-21
- 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.
version 30.0.2108
posted on 2023-01-11
Software updates can now be downloaded while being connected to chartplotter Wi-Fi
Bugfixes and performance improvements



