---
product_id: 402419015
title: "Garmin GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water"
brand: "garmin"
price: "€ 550.97"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/402419015-garmin-gpsmap-79s-marine-gps-handheld-with-worldwide-basemap-rugged
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# Floats in water, rugged & water-resistant Up to 20 hours GPS battery life Multi-constellation satellite support Garmin GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** € 550.97
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧭 Float Above the Rest with Garmin GPSMAP 79s – Your Ultimate Marine Navigator!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** € 550.97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/402419015-garmin-gpsmap-79s-marine-gps-handheld-with-worldwide-basemap-rugged)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Memory That Keeps Up:** Save and track up to 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes for your ultimate adventure log.
- • **Crystal Clear in Any Light:** Sunlight-readable 3-inch high-res color display with scratch-resistant, fogproof glass.
- • **Navigate Anywhere, Anytime:** Supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo & more for global precision tracking.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Rugged, IPX6 water-resistant design that floats—never worry about drops overboard.
- • **Stay Oriented with Confidence:** Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter for precise heading and altitude.

## Overview

The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is a rugged, floating marine handheld GPS featuring worldwide basemaps and multi-constellation satellite support for unparalleled global tracking accuracy. Designed for professionals and adventurers alike, it boasts a sunlight-readable, scratch-resistant display, extensive memory for 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes, and up to 20 hours of battery life. Water-resistant and equipped with a built-in compass and barometric altimeter, it’s engineered to keep you confidently on course in any marine environment.

## Description

Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP® 79s marine GPS handheld. This rugged, floating handheld features a sunlight-readable, high-resolution color display that is fogproof and scratch-resistant. You get access to a range of satellite constellations, so you get more reliable, accurate tracking around the world. Navigate wherever your adventures take you with the worldwide basemap. With more memory than previous models, you can save and track 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Keep your bearings with the built-in compass.

Review: Gps - Excellent product.quick shipping
Review: This thing is awesome ! - Actually I use it as a backup and also when I'm on a boat with lesser experience than myself captain. These hand-helds are very accurate, a unit you can rely on.

## Features

- Rugged, floating, water-resistant (IPX6 — unit level only) handheld GPS with a high-resolution color display and scratch-resistant, fogproof glass
- Increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities
- Supports multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS) for reliable tracking around the world
- Includes worldwide basemap
- Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows heading while standing still
- Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude
- Battery life: up to 20 hours in GPS mode

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09GWCKR59 |
| Additional Features | Floats in water |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Audio Output Mode | Digital |
| Battery Average Life | 19 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,376 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #32 in Handheld GPS Units #3,041 in Boating Equipment |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | GPSMAP 79s; Lanyard; USB cable; Documentation |
| Compatible Devices | Smartwatch |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Boat |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Control Method | Push Button |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 138 Reviews |
| Display Type | LED or LCD |
| Human-Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.67"L x 6.85"W x 1.67"H |
| Item Type Name | Marine GPS |
| Item Weight | 282 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Map Types | North America |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Model Name | GPSMAP 79s |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Mounting Type | Wrist Mount |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Resolution | 240 x 400 |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Special Feature | Floats in water |
| Sport Type | Fishing |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| UPC | 753759288808 753759284510 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Vehicle Service Type | Boat |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Digital
- **Battery Life:** 19 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** GPSMAP 79s; Lanyard; USB cable; Documentation
- **Map Type:** North America
- **Model Name:** GPSMAP 79s
- **Screen Size:** 3 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Floats in water
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Boat

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can other units be tracked so you know where your other party members are?**
A: It depends on your set-up

**Q: Are waterway maps available?**
A: Yes

**Q: Is it possible to use this device in the South American region?**
A: It should it is a GPS.

**Q: Does the 79s accept garmin micro sd cards from anywhere in the wirld or just north America?**
A: Garmin 79 accepts micro sd cards for parts of the world other than north America.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gps
*by C***S on October 13, 2025*

Excellent product.quick shipping

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This thing is awesome !
*by B***. on November 29, 2023*

Actually I use it as a backup and also when I'm on a boat with lesser experience than myself captain. These hand-helds are very accurate, a unit you can rely on.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Last long
*by T***R on March 27, 2024*

This is excellent quality It work very well for me

## Frequently Bought Together

- Garmin GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water
- Garmin Colorado Series Marine Mount
- Garmin Universal Carrying Case 010-10117-02 , Black

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*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*