Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD VEU723L is a coastal and offshore electronic chart for Southern Europe coverage that loads on compatible Garmin chartplotters. It combines detailed charting with premium map layers like 3D views, depth and shallow-water shading, and satellite and aerial imagery where available.

This region includes major areas across the Mediterranean and Black Sea, plus Atlantic approaches along the Iberian Peninsula. It is a practical fit for skippers who run between countries and want one chart region that follows common cruising routes, harbor entrances, and nearshore details without swapping between multiple products.

Key features

• Integrated coastal and offshore chart detail for Southern Europe (VEU723L region)
• Auto Guidance support for route suggestions when used on a compatible chartplotter
• Depth Range Shading with up to 10 ranges to make target depths easier to read at a glance
• Shallow Water Shading at a user-set depth to help highlight areas you prefer to avoid
• MarinerEye and FishEye 3D views for added perspective above and below the waterline on supported units
• Satellite imagery and aerial photography overlays in covered areas for visual confirmation around ports and landmarks

Variants

This chart is offered in two delivery formats, both covering the same VEU723L region.

The difference between variants is how you receive and load the chart: a preloaded microSD/SD card, or a download that you load to an SD card through Garmin Express.

• 010-C1157-00: Format microSD/SD. A preloaded card that you insert into a compatible Garmin chartplotter with a microSD or SD slot. Handy when you want a simple swap between chart regions.
• 010-D1607-00: Format Download. Delivered for loading through Garmin Express to an SD card for use in a compatible chartplotter. Useful when you prefer digital delivery or want to manage your chart cards from a computer.

Compatibility and fit

This is marine cartography for Garmin chartplotters that support BlueChart g3 Vision. The advanced layers such as Auto Guidance, 3D views, and shading features appear when the chartplotter model and software support those functions.

Confirm your display has the correct card slot type (microSD or SD) and that it supports the BlueChart g3 Vision chart family before ordering, especially if the unit is an older generation.

Installation and setup

For the microSD/SD version, insert the card into the chartplotter and allow the unit to index the chart data. Keep the card seated and avoid removing it while the unit is writing or updating files.

For the download version, use Garmin Express on a computer to load the chart data onto an SD card, then insert that card into the chartplotter. Keeping the card labeled and stored in a dry place makes it easier to swap regions at the dock.

Use cases on board

This chart makes sense for coastal cruising, passagemaking, and charter work in Southern Europe where you want consistent detail across multiple countries and busy harbor approaches. It is also a good match for anglers and divers who rely on depth shading and contour detail for planning stops and working structure.

Maintenance and care

Treat chart cards like any other electronics on board: keep them dry, avoid salt spray, and store them in a small case away from direct sun when not in use. If you move cards between boats, power down the plotter before removing the card to reduce the risk of file corruption.