Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD is a VEU490S electronic chart for Greece West Coast and Athens, offered as either a microSD/SD card or a download depending on the format you select. Coverage runs along the southwestern coast of Greece from Vlore, Albania to Athens, and includes detail for areas such as Preveza, Patra, the Peloponnisos, and the Cyclades east to Naxos.

It adds planning and visualization layers that help you make sense of unfamiliar coastlines. Depth Range Shading supports up to 10 depth ranges, Shallow Water Shading can be set to your own depth limit, and 1-foot contours in supported areas make bottom shape easier to read when you are working near structure or picking your line into anchorages.

High-resolution satellite imagery and 3D views (MarinerEye and FishEye) add context around ports and landmarks, which is handy when you are approaching marinas, identifying navigation features, or comparing the chart to what you see on the water.

Key features

• VEU490S coverage for Greece West Coast and Athens, including detail around Preveza, Patra, Peloponnisos, and the Cyclades to Naxos
• Integrated Garmin and Navionics chart content for clear coastal detail and marina context
• Auto Guidance route suggestions using your boat dimensions, with nearby hazards and obstructions called out along the suggested path
• Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges to separate target depths at a glance
• User-set Shallow Water Shading to make shallow areas stand out quickly
• 1-foot contours in supported areas for finer bottom definition
• Satellite imagery for ports, marinas, bridges, and navigation landmarks
• 3D chart views including MarinerEye and FishEye for added perspective above and below the waterline

Variants

This chart is offered in multiple delivery formats.

The difference between variants is how you load the chart onto a compatible Garmin system.

• 010-C0834-00: Format microSD/SD. This is a physical chart card option for Garmin chartplotters that read chart media from a card slot.
• 010-D0424-00: Format Download. This is an electronic delivery option for Garmin systems that support chart downloads.

Compatibility and fit

This cartography requires a compatible Garmin chartplotter that supports BlueChart g3 Vision charts. Confirm your unit supports the Vision layers you care about (such as 3D views, satellite imagery, and shading features) and that it matches the delivery format you plan to use.

If you have more than one helm station or you move equipment between boats, verify each display can access the same region and read the same chart format so you are not troubleshooting at the dock.

Installation and setup

For the card version, insert the microSD/SD card into the chartplotter’s chart slot and enable the desired layers in the chart settings. For the download format, follow the Garmin download workflow for your unit and keep device software current so the map layers load and render correctly.

Auto Guidance is a planning aid, so the suggested route should always be reviewed against local conditions, buoyage, and safe navigation practices before you run it.

Use on board

This chart is a practical match for skippers cruising or fishing along Greece’s west coast, running around the Peloponnese, or hopping into the Cyclades and wanting more chart detail when entering harbors and working near structure.

Depth Range Shading and Shallow Water Shading are most useful when you set them to your own operating depths, so your key depth bands stay readable as you zoom in and out.