Overview

The Garmin NVSA012R is a Brazil inland and coastal electronic chart region for compatible Garmin chartplotters, with detailed coverage of the coast of Brazil plus the Amazon River from Benjamin Constant to the Atlantic Ocean. It is available as Garmin Navionics Vision+ or Garmin Navionics+, and it comes either in microSD/SD format or as a download depending on the configuration.

Both versions include a one-year subscription that enables daily chart updates through the ActiveCaptain app, plus Auto Guidance+ route suggestions for dock-to-dock planning. Depth range shading supports up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges, which helps when you are scanning for fish-holding structure or simply keeping an eye on shoaling areas.

Key features

• Brazil coverage that includes coastal waters and inland content, plus the Amazon River from Benjamin Constant to the Atlantic Ocean.
• Available in microSD/SD format or as a download, depending on the version selected.
• One-year subscription included for daily chart updates through the ActiveCaptain app.
• Auto Guidance+ suggested route planning for dock-to-dock navigation on compatible systems.
• Depth range shading with up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges for quick depth-at-a-glance viewing.
• Multiple chart layers and overlay combinations for tailoring the display to conditions and preference.

Variants

This chart region is offered in multiple configurations so you can match the feature set and delivery format to your Garmin setup.

The main differences are the chart version (Garmin Navionics+ versus Garmin Navionics Vision+) and how you receive it (microSD/SD card versus download). Vision+ adds premium map layers such as relief shading and satellite imagery where supported, while Navionics+ focuses on the core chart experience with the same update subscription model.

• 010-C1453-00: Version Garmin Navionics Vision+; Format microSD/SD. This is the physical chart card option for displays that use a card slot and prefer local storage on removable media.
• 010-D2181-00: Version Garmin Navionics Vision+; Format Download. This is the digital delivery option for compatible Garmin chartplotters that support chart downloads and built-in updates.
• 010-C1453-20: Version Garmin Navionics+; Format microSD/SD. This is the physical chart card option with the Navionics+ feature set and a straightforward card-based install.
• 010-D2181-20: Version Garmin Navionics+; Format Download. This is the digital delivery option with the Navionics+ feature set for compatible systems that manage charts through downloads.

Compatibility and fit

Confirm that your Garmin chartplotter supports Garmin Navionics+ and or Garmin Navionics Vision+ charting and that it is compatible with the format you are purchasing. For card versions, check whether your unit uses microSD or full-size SD so you are not stuck with the wrong slot style at the helm.

Features like daily updates through ActiveCaptain and Auto Guidance+ require compatible hardware and an active subscription for the covered area. Route guidance is planning help and should always be cross-checked with local conditions, notices, and real-world seamanship.

Installation and setup

For the microSD/SD versions, insert the card into the chartplotter and keep it in place when you want the chart data available on screen. For download versions, the chart is delivered digitally and installed through the supported download workflow for your Garmin unit and account.

If you plan to update regularly, set up ActiveCaptain ahead of time so updates are easy to pull down when you have a stable connection at the dock.

Use on board

This region is a practical fit for coastal cruising along Brazil, offshore runs in and out of marinas, and longer inland transits where the Amazon coverage matters. The depth range shading is also useful for anglers who want to quickly highlight target depths while they work structure and edges.