Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™ Product Description
Navigate Bermuda's Waters with Confidence
Picture yourself approaching Bermuda's stunning pink-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons, where coral reefs and shifting sands demand precise navigation. This chart package transforms your Garmin chartplotter into a powerful ally, blending cutting-edge data with intuitive tools tailored for the archipelago's unique challenges. Whether you're a seasoned sailor crossing the Atlantic, a local fishing for wahoo in Harrington Sound, or exploring hidden coves around Somerset Island, these maps deliver the detail needed to stay safe and maximize your time on the water.
Unlike basic charts that leave you guessing, this edition pulls from Garmin's proprietary surveys and Navionics' vast database, ensuring bathymetry that's spot-on for Bermuda's complex underwater terrain. Mariners rave about how it uncovers subtle drop-offs perfect for bottom fishing or spots where mahi-mahi school near Hamilton Island.
Detailed Coverage of Bermuda's Key Areas
Focused exclusively on Bermuda, the charts zoom in on critical zones including Saint George's Island and its bustling harbor, the expansive Harrington Sound, Somerset Island's sheltered bays, the interconnected Great and Little Sounds, Hamilton Island, and Castle Harbour. Every inlet, channel, and hazard—from submerged rocks to busy ferry routes—is rendered with precision, helping you thread through tight passages during ebb tides or spot prime anchorages amid the trade winds.
- Saint George's Harbour: Full port details for docking and provisioning.
- Harrington Sound: Ideal for kayaking or light tackle fishing.
- Great and Little Sounds: Protected waters for family cruising.
- Castle Harbour: Scenic spots with resort access.
Standout Features That Elevate Your Boating Experience
Smart Auto Guidance for Effortless Route Planning
Input your boat's draft and bridge clearances, and watch as the system plots a custom path around shallows and obstacles. It's like having a local pilot whisper directions, saving hours of manual plotting—especially useful when dodging Bermuda's fringing reefs on a beam reach from the north.
Vivid High-Resolution Relief Shading
Contours alone fall flat; this shading layers color gradients and shadows to reveal bottom contours in 3D-like clarity. Spot humps, ledges, and valleys where snapper hide, or navigate mangrove fringes and marina channels with newfound ease.
Customizable Depth and Shallow Water Tools
Select from up to 10 depth bands to highlight your fishing sweet spot, or shade shallows to avoid grounding at low tide. With contours as fine as one foot, you'll confidently maneuver swamps, canals, and marinas that generic maps gloss over.
Immersive 3D Perspectives and Imagery
MarinerEye offers an overhead fly-by view, while FishEye dives underwater. Pair with high-res satellite photos of landmarks, bridges, and marinas for bird's-eye context—crucial for first-timers aligning with buoys off Castle Harbour.
Bonus: Download NOAA raster charts via the ActiveCaptain app for that classic paper-chart vibe on compatible displays.
Why Bermuda Boaters Swear By These Charts
In waters where visibility drops near reefs and currents shift unpredictably, precision charting isn't optional—it's essential. Anglers use the detailed structure for targeting pelagic species, while cruisers appreciate hazard avoidance during Bermuda Race aftermaths. Loaded on a microSD/SD card, it's plug-and-play with Garmin plotters, updating your display instantly for real-time decisions.
"These charts turned a nerve-wracking reef transit into a breeze—shading showed every pinnacle clearly." – Experienced Bermuda sailor
Feature Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | BlueChart g3 Vision | BlueChart g3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Garmin/Navionics Data | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Guidance | Yes | Yes |
| High-Res Relief Shading | Yes | No |
| 3D Views (MarinerEye/FishEye) | Yes | No |
| Satellite/Aerial Imagery | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific areas in Bermuda does this chart cover?
It provides detailed coverage of Saint George's Island and Harbour, Harrington Sound, Somerset Island, the Great and Little Sounds, Hamilton Island, and Castle Harbour, highlighting channels, reefs, and anchorages.
How does Auto Guidance work on these charts?
Auto Guidance calculates suggested routes based on your vessel's depth requirements and overhead clearances, helping plan safe paths around obstacles—ideal for Bermuda's reef-strewn approaches.
Can I view traditional paper-like charts with this product?
Yes, NOAA raster cartography is available as a free download through the ActiveCaptain app, giving your display a familiar paper chart appearance on supported devices.
What makes the relief shading better than standard contours?
High-resolution relief shading uses color and shadow for a 3D-like view of the seafloor, making it easier to interpret structures, drop-offs, and hazards compared to lines alone.
Is this suitable for fishing in Bermuda?
Absolutely—up to 1-foot contours and depth shading reveal precise bottom features for targeting fish around reefs, ledges, and sounds where species like wahoo and snapper congregate.
What card format does it use?
It's provided on a microSD/SD card, compatible with most Garmin chartplotters for quick insertion and immediate use.
How does shallow water shading help?
You can customize shading for specific shallow depths to avoid, providing instant visual alerts for grounding risks in Bermuda's dynamic tidal zones.
Note: For any product concerns, reach out directly to the manufacturer, as returns are handled through them.
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Provides coverage of Bermuda detailing Saint George's Island and Harbour, Harrington Sound, Somerset Island, the Great and Little Sounds, Hamilton Island, and Castle Harbour.
Premier Coastal Navigation Charts
- Provides industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® data
- Auto Guidance¹ technology uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate routes and show a suggested path to follow
- High-resolution relief shading combines color and shadow to give you an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of bottom structure than contour lines alone
- Depth Range Shading provides up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1’ contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation in swamps, canals and marinas
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
"Get a fresh perspective when you take to the water with BlueChart g2 Vision. With BlueChart g2 Vision data, you'll get detailed marine cartography that provides convenient viewing of nautical content and other premium features. BlueChart g2 Vision allows you to see your vessel's precise, on-chart position in relation to naviads, coastal features, anchorages, obstructions, waterways, restricted areas and more. You will also have access to detailed mapping capabilities that include Safety Shading, Fishing Charts, smooth data transition between zoom levels, harmonious transition across chart borders, and reduction of chart discontinuities. Premium features include 3-D perspective above and below the waterline, Auto Guidance, high-resolution imagery, and \u201creal picture\u201d aerial photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, landmarks and other points of interest. It's the most realistic mapping display Garmin has ever offered."
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™ Technical Specifications
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™ Shipping & Return
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0.1 lb |
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0.00 (h) x 5.00 (w) x 5.00 (l) |
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0.0 |
| USPS First Class: |
Yes |
| P65: |
Yes |
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