ActiveCaptain® App

This free all-in-one app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and chartplotter, charts, maps and the community.

Use it to activate your Garmin Navionics+™ or Garmin Navionics Vision+™ subscription, plus download daily updates and premium content.

On your smartphone, click the Google Play icon or the Apple icon to start using this free app.

THE ULTIMATE BOATING EXPERIENCE

This free all-in-one app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and chartplotter, charts, maps and the community.

Access your charts from anywhere — whether you’re on the water or at home — using the OneChart feature.

Wirelessly receive and install software updates from your mobile phone directly to your chartplotter.

The ActiveCaptain Community gets you the inside scoop on marinas and more from fellow boaters.

Plan your trips and mark waypoints, then automatically see them on your chartplotter.

Get peace of mind in the form of text alerts and updates with the combination of the OnDeck system1 and the ActiveCaptain app.

PURCHASE NEW CHARTS

Purchase charts and activate your Garmin Navionics+ or Garmin Navionics Vision+ subscription from your mobile device at any time with the built-in OneChart feature, then seamlessly upload the charts to your chartplotter through the app.

ACCESS AND UPDATE CHARTS

Use the built-in OneChart feature on the ActiveCaptain app to access and wirelessly update your charts from your mobile device and download premium content, such as relief shading, directly to your chartplotter.

ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY

Join a community of fellow boaters for up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interests, which you can sync to your compatible Garmin chartplotter.

EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES

Receive notifications about the most recent software updates directly from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly.

USER DATA SYNC

E-scout a new fishing spot, or plan a trip all before you’re on the water. You can then transfer this directly to your chartplotter, where your routes and waypoints will be displayed.

ONDECK HUB

Use the ActiveCaptain app to monitor your OnDeck System1. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates.​ You can even control any number of switches you have on your boat.

QUICKDRAW COMMUNITY

Easily upload and share your Quickdraw Contours map data with your fellow boaters. You can also download the latest Quickdraw content and transfer it to your chartplotter.​

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Connect to your chartplotter through the ActiveCaptain app to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display.​

CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER

Using the helm feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible2 chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm.

1An active OnDeck subscription plan is required. Both your OnDeck Hub and compatible smartphone must have connectivity to 3G/4G network. See OnDeck coverage area.

2The helm feature of the ActiveCaptain app is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters

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