Shopping security
Whether you're chasing trophy fish off the Chandeleur Islands, cruising the Mississippi Delta, or docking in marinas around Mobile Bay, precise charting makes all the difference. This chart package delivers crystal-clear details tailored to the coastal waters from Bradenton, Florida, to New Orleans, Louisiana. It spans key hotspots like Apalachicola, Lake Pontchartrain, Timbalier Bay, and beyond, blending Garmin's reliable data with Navionics precision for boaters who demand the best.
Imagine plotting a safe path through shallow bays or spotting hidden structures for that next big catch—all without second-guessing your screen. These charts turn your compatible chartplotter into a trusted companion, helping recreational anglers, commercial shrimpers, and weekend cruisers alike tackle the unique challenges of Gulf navigation.
This region-specific map set covers over 500 miles of intricate coastline, including:
Every inlet, buoy, and hazard is mapped with fresh updates, reflecting real-world changes from tides, storms, and dredging that define Gulf boating.
Go beyond basic outlines with tools designed for practical use on the water.
Set your boat's draft and bridge clearances, and let the system suggest a bricked-path route avoiding sandbars and no-go zones. It's like having a local guide whisper the safest way through the Mississippi Sound or Tampa's busy harbors—perfect for unfamiliar waters.
Color gradients and shadows reveal drop-offs, humps, and ledges in stunning detail. Anglers love spotting wrecks near the Chandeleurs, while navigators appreciate the clarity over flat contours alone.
Dial in up to 10 depth bands to highlight your ideal fishing zone or shade shallows deeper than your hull can handle. No more guessing in skinny water off Timbalier Bay.
Tight lines depict the bottom in swamps, canals, and marinas with pinpoint accuracy—crucial for poling flats or threading narrow cuts in Lake Pontchartrain.
Overlay real-world photos on charts for instant recognition of ports, ramps, and beacons. It bridges the gap between screen and reality, boosting situational awareness in hazy conditions.
Plus, access NOAA raster charts via the ActiveCaptain app for that classic paper-chart vibe on compatible devices.
The Gulf's dynamic environment—think frequent hurricanes reshaping beaches or seasonal salinity shifts—affects navigation daily. These charts integrate the latest hydrographic surveys, empowering you to fish deeper reefs confidently or run offshore without drama. Loaded on a microSD or SD card, they're plug-and-play for most Garmin chartplotters, keeping your setup lightweight and responsive.
Pro tip: Pair with sonar overlays for live bottom tracking, turning static maps into a dynamic fishing edge during peak seasons for grouper or snapper.
| Feature | BlueChart g3 Vision | BlueChart g3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Garmin/Navionics Data | Yes | No |
| Auto Guidance | Yes | No |
| High-Res Relief Shading | Yes | No |
| 1' Contours & Depth Shading | Yes | No |
| 3D Views & Satellite Imagery | Yes | No |
It covers coastal waters from Bradenton, FL, to New Orleans, LA, including Apalachicola, Mobile, the Mississippi Delta, Chandeleur Islands, Timbalier Bay, and Lake Pontchartrain.
Auto Guidance is a planning tool only. Always use it alongside traditional navigation practices, especially in busy or shifting Gulf waters.
Download them for free through the ActiveCaptain app on supported mobile devices for a paper-chart style overlay.
Designed for compatible Garmin chartplotters that support microSD/SD cards—check your model's specs for seamless integration.
Absolutely. FishEye and MarinerEye views help visualize underwater structure and surface features, making them invaluable for targeting fish in coastal bays and passes.
It uses shadows and colors to make bottom contours pop, offering clearer insights into reefs, wrecks, and channels than standard lines.
Yes, high-res photos of marinas, bridges, and landmarks overlay directly on charts for better orientation.
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you're on the water with charts that feature integrated Navionics ® data, Auto Guidance technology and more.
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS012R - Tampa - New Orleans - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Bradenton, FL through New Orleans, LA including Apalachicola, Mobile, the Mississippi Delta, Chandeleur Islands, and a portion of Timbalier Bay. Also covers Lake Ponchartrain
Premier Coastal Navigation Charts
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data, Auto Guidance technology and high-resolution relief shading..
Auto Guidance Technology
The Auto Guidance feature¹ uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate a route and a suggested path to follow.
High-resolution Relief Shading Feature
High-resolution relief shading combines color and shadow to give you an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of bottom structure than contour lines alone.
Up to 1’ Contours
The closer the contour lines, the more accurate the depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation in swamps, canals and marinas.
NOAA Raster Cartography
If you prefer your display to have the look of paper charts, NOAA raster cartography2 is available as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain® app.
Depth Range Shading
This feature provides up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance.
Shallow Water Shading
This feature allows you to use shading to designate the shallow water depths you need to avoid.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
These detailed images of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks help provide you with superior situational awareness.
Unique 3-D Views
MarinerEye and FishEye views provide additional perspective both above and below the water line.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
²Raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP CHIRP and ECHOMAP Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jun 21 - Jun 26
US$40
Get nowSign up to your membership to get coupons up to
15%
Get nowOpportunity to enjoy order discount up to 15% off
Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order