Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAW451S - Red Sea - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAW451S - Red Sea - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Explore the Red Sea with Precision Navigation
Embark on adventures across the Red Sea's stunning waters, from bustling ports like Jeddah and Aden to the intricate Suez Canal passage. This chart package delivers unparalleled detail for sailors, divers, and fishing enthusiasts navigating challenging coral reefs, strong currents, and busy shipping lanes. Crafted with data from official hydrographic sources and enhanced Garmin proprietary layers, it transforms your chartplotter into a powerful tool for safe, informed voyages.
Whether you're planning a dive trip to vibrant underwater ecosystems or plotting a course through the Gulf of Aqaba, these charts provide the clarity needed to avoid hazards and maximize enjoyment. Users report enhanced confidence in unfamiliar anchorages, thanks to layered visuals that blend bathymetry, satellite overviews, and dynamic routing.
Detailed Coverage Tailored for the Region
Comprehensive mapping spans the entire Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, extending to Indian Ocean shores along Somalia and Oman. It captures the Mediterranean stretch from Beirut to Alexandria, encompassing the vital Suez Canal and Gulf of Aqaba. Zoom into high-detail insets for key hubs like Djibouti, Jiddah, and Yemen's Aden port, revealing marinas, depth contours, and navigational markers essential for coastal cruising.
- Spot soundings and contours down to 1-foot intervals for precise bottom structure
- Tide and current predictions for optimal timing in tidal straits
- Detailed harbor plans for safe docking in remote bays
This coverage shines in areas prone to shifting sands and reefs, helping you thread through narrow channels with ease.
Advanced Features for Smarter Boating
Go beyond basic charts with innovative tools designed for real-world marine challenges:
- Auto Guidance Technology: Input your vessel specs, select a waypoint, and receive an intelligent suggested path—perfect for dodging Red Sea obstructions without manual plotting.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading zones to highlight your preferred fishing or sailing depths, spotting drop-offs instantly.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own shallow threshold to visually flag risks, crucial for keelboats in reef-dotted lagoons.
- High-Resolution Contours: 1-foot precision reveals subtle underwater topography, aiding anglers targeting structure and navigators plotting safe routes.
Immersive 3D Perspectives and Visual Overlays
Elevate situational awareness with photorealistic views:
- MarinerEye View: A forward-facing 3D slice of the seabed, simulating your approach to harbors like those in the Gulf of Aqaba.
- FishEye View: Panoramic 3D blend of surface and subsurface, ideal for scouting dive sites or fishing grounds from afar.
- Satellite Imagery: Crisp overhead photos of ports, bridges, and landmarks, overlaid on vectors for hybrid navigation.
- Aerial Photography: Ultra-detailed flyover images of marinas and entrances, easing entry into lesser-known spots like Somali coastal inlets.
These layers create a moving-map experience that feels like having a local pilot onboard, especially valuable in the Red Sea's diverse terrains.
Why Mariners Trust These Charts for Red Sea Voyages
In a region known for its strategic chokepoints and ecological wonders, reliable charting can make or break a trip. Boaters praise the seamless integration with Garmin plotters, quick loading on microSD/SD cards, and robust data that withstands updates in dynamic areas. Pair it with sonar for live overlays, turning your setup into a full-spectrum navigation system. It's not just data—it's peace of mind for solo sailors crossing from Egypt to Saudi Arabia or charters exploring Oman's fringes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the VAW451S chart cover?
It provides full coverage of the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, parts of the Indian Ocean along Somalia and Oman coasts, and the Mediterranean from Beirut to Alexandria, including the Suez Canal and Gulf of Aqaba, with detailed insets for major ports.
Is Auto Guidance suitable for all boats?
Yes, enter your boat's dimensions for personalized route suggestions, but always cross-verify with local knowledge and safe practices—it's a planning aid, not an autopilot.
How does Depth Range Shading work?
Select up to 10 depth ranges, and the chart shades them visually, letting you quickly identify target zones for fishing or safe passage in varying Red Sea bathymetry.
What storage format is used?
Delivered on microSD/SD card, compatible with most Garmin chartplotters for plug-and-play installation.
Can I use the 3D views while underway?
Absolutely—MarinerEye and FishEye render in real-time, offering 3D perspectives above and below the waterline for better hazard detection and site selection.
Does it include tide and current data?
Yes, integrated tide and current stations support predictions, vital for navigating straits and canals in the covered regions.
Is satellite imagery overlaid on charts?
Precisely—high-res satellite layers align with nautical vectors, providing a realistic, position-aware view of ports and landmarks.
BlueChart ® G3 Vision includes all the reliability, functionality and integrated Garmin and Navionics content of BlueChart g3 while adding even more exceptional features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you along your journeys.
Garmin 010C075900 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VAW451S Red Sea Coastal
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C075900 Features & Benefits
- Derived From Official Charts And Private Sources To Provide Navigational Aids, Spot Soundings, Depth Contours, Tides And Currents, And Detailed Harbors And Marinas
- Garmin Auto Guidance Technology Shows A Suggested Route To A Destination
- Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enables You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
- Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts And Navigation
- Shallow Water Shading Feature Allows For Depth Shading At A User-Defined Level To Aid In Navigation
- Unique 3D Views Like MarinerEye And FishEye Provide Additional Perspective Both Above And Below The Water Line
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Of Ports, Marinas, Bridges And Navigational Landmarks For Superior Situational Awareness
- Crystal-Clear Aerial Photography Shows Exceptional Detail Of Many Ports, Harbors And Marinas And Is Ideal When Entering Unfamiliar Ports
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C075900 Warranties
BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAW451S - Red Sea - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
The Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in their entirety, as well as the Indian Ocean including portions of the coasts of Somalia and Oman. Also includes coverage of the Mediterranean Sea from Beirut, Leb. to Alexandria Egy., including the Suez Canal and Gulf of Aqaba. Included in this overall general coverage are numerous detailed charts covering areas such as Jiddah, Sau., Djibouti, Dji., and Aden, Yem.
Our Premium Chart Offering
- Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas
- Garmin Auto Guidance technology shows a suggested route to a destination¹
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1-foot contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
- Unique 3D views like MarinerEye and FishEye provide additional perspective both above and below the water line
- High-resolution satellite imagery of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks for superior situational awareness
Auto Guidance¹
Auto Guidance technology quickly calculates a suggested route using your boat's dimensions and a suggested path to follow.
Depth Range Shading
Displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g2 Vision HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
MarinerEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the ocean floor as seen from below the waterline.
FishEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings so you can navigate with a clear moving-chart representation of your boat’s position. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter.
Aerial Photography
Crystal clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.VAW451S covers: the entire coverage of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, as well as the coverage of the Indian Ocean (including parts of the coast of Somalia and Oman). Also includes...
SKU: NVN-31038
MPN: 010-C0759-00
UPC: 753759069391
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAW451S - Red Sea - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 31038 |
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