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Sea of Thieves Maiden Voyage and Tutorial Key location

How to beat the tutorial in Sea of Thieves and find the Old Sailor's Key

• Tutorial key location
• Do you need to play the Maiden Voyage tutorial?
• What do you do in the Maiden Voyage?

All Sea of Thieves tutorial Commendations

• All Pirate Lord journal locations

The Sea of Thieves Maiden Voyage is a tutorial with a hidden key - the Old Sailor's Key - used to find a secret treasure located somewhere in the area. In fact, the Sea of Thieves tutorial hides all manner of secrets across the Maiden Voyage, including the Key, numerous Commendations, and various journals left behind by the Pirate Lord, the stout old ghost that's guiding you through everything. Our walkthrough below will take you through the Maiden Voyage in Sea of Thieves, reveal everything hidden in the tutorial, and explain how to find the Old Sailor's Key for the best possible payout.

Sea of Thieves tutorial key location

The big prize in the Sea of Thieves tutorial is a hidden treasure that requires the Old Sailor's Key to open. If you're doing the maiden voyage and haven't found it, you can discover the key to earn a one-off prize of 25,000 Gold.

The Old Sailor's Key in the tutorial is at the highest point of the island, overlooking the shipwreck. From the beach, head up the path to the wrecked ship, and climb up until you reach the deck with the fallen mast. 

The mast acts as a makeshift bridge to the Island's topmost point, where there's a little pool of water and a waterfall that drops back down to the shipwreck.

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In the pool itself, under water just where the waterfall begins, you can find the Old Sailor's Key buried in the sand. Dive in and pick it up.

Once you have the tutorial key, bring it back to the shipwreck you climbed up through. Fairly easy to spot is a trapdoor/hatch with a lock on it . The key will open it, and inside you can find piles of treasure, lootable for 25,000 Gold total!

Keep in mind that the lootable treasure can only be taken once. If you replay the tutorial, you can't get it again if you got it before, though if you missed the chance the first time around, you can get the treasure if you play it through again.

Do you need to play the Maiden Voyage tutorial in Sea of Thieves?

While you don't have to play the tutorial in Sea of Thieves, the "Maiden Voyage" playable from the main menu, I do recommend you try it if you aren't familiar with the game . While Sea of Thieves' combat is pretty simple, ship sailing and repair is a bit more complex, as are its various UI menus. Considering the whole thing takes only 15 minutes and you can get a big load of treasure to bring into the main game if you find the Old Sailor's Key, I'd recommend doing it if you're not familiar with the game - though it's not essential.

What do you do in the Maiden Voyage in Sea of Thieves?

The Maiden Voyage tutorial in Sea of Thieves is basically an on-rails explanation of the game's core systems - finding treasure, fighting enemies, sailing and maintaining your boat, and so on. 

Though the tutorial itself is linear, there are optional secrets you can find along the way, such as the tutorial key and treasure explained above, as well as any number of secret Commendations, which we've laid out below.

There are ten total commendations to collect. Unlocking them all will also net you your first cosmetics in the game and you won't need to spend a single coin to acquire them. Those include the Pirate Lord's stylish jacket and the sails from his fabled (and now splintered) ship, the Magpie's Wing. Here's a full breakdown of the ten commendations and how to unlock each one.

• A Fine Catch. For this, you need to catch a fish. You can do this by heading to the sea or any of the inland pools of water, like the waterfall base behind you when you first begin the Maiden Voyage. Follow the on-screen prompts to learn how to fish and within about a minute you'll have earned your first commendation.
• A Hearty Meal. Now head to the shore where you'll find some wild chickens running around. Sorry to say, but you need to slash one of these feathered friends and collect the raw meat that's left behind. Now take it back to where you began the voyage. There's a campfire there. Place the chicken in the pan and let it cook. Each food item takes a different amount of time to cook. You'll want to cook them to perfection for maximum healing benefits. Hint: chicken takes 60 seconds. Remove the food when it's browned but not charred and enjoy a second commendation.
• Saluting the Pirate Lord. To "salute" the big man, you'll want to head inland to his can't-miss shipwreck. It's cut in half from the crash and you'll want to head to the left (north on your compass) half. Head up the ladder or stairs until you see the red barrel in the corner, behind a ladder. Don't worry, this one doesn't explode. It holds cannonballs. Interact with it and take some cannonballs up to the top deck. Load the cannon, aim, and fire away to earn a third commendation.
• Hidden Secrets. For this, you'll need to get into the Pirate Lord's "secret hold." We laid this out above at the section about the tutorial key.
• Yer Boat. This one requires you to operate a rowboat. You need only to do it for a moment, but it's sort of well hidden. To get there, cross the low-lying bridge separating the two landmasses. One is where you've been the whole time, with the campfire and the ship. Cross to the other side and follow the path through the rock formation which spirals down to a closed door. Pull the level to open the door and continue on the path until you see a capstan. Turn that to lower another door, which then reveals a cave exit where lies your rowboat. Sit in it and begin steering it to get the next commendation. Note that you can also swim into this cave from the point where you're exiting, but you'll want to be familiar with this area to collect some journals anyway, so it doesn't hurt to take the winding road.
• A Storied Crossing. This commendation takes the longest and requires you find all of the Pirate Lord's scattered journals around the Maiden Voyage island. Like the loot stash, we've given these journals their own section below. Look for "Sea of Thieves Pirate Lord journal locations."
• Unto the Horizon. This commendation pops automatically the first time you complete the Maiden Voyage. If you're all set collecting the journals and the hidden loot, head back to the Pirate Lord down by the beach and he'll tell you to go fix your ship. Like in the intro, just follow the on-screen prompts and in a few moments you'll sail through what is essentially a scripted preview of the otherwise unpredictable adventure that awaits you. A megalodon will swim alongside your ship, a skeleton ship will appear, and then a kraken will rise from its inky depths to swallow the skellie ship whole. As your ship sails through the Devil's Shroud and toward the Sea of Thieves, the opening title sequence appears (quite majestically, we'll add) and your commendation for completing the voyage will be unlocked.
• The Adventure Begins. This one is earned for getting all the other commendations shown above, like a Platinum Trophy. The final two commendations award cosmetics and they pop once you've earned Unto the Horizon and The Adventure Begins respectively. You can do this across multiple playthroughs, so don't worry if you didn't finish off the list in one go. Enjoy your new sails and jacket. If you still need help finding the journals or the secret cache, read on.

All Pirate Lord journal locations in the Sea of Thieves tutorial

There are 10 journals in total to find in the Maiden Voyage, and if you're interested in the lore of Sea of Thieves, they're definitely worth reading when you find each one. Here's where you can find the whole collection. They can be found in any order, but we've tried listing them in a way that flows with your playthrough should you be going for all commendations on one run.

1. Regarding Merfolk

The first journal is under water at the sight of a shipwreck right next to where you dig up your first chest as part of the tutorial. Dive in, swim under a bit of wreckage, and you'll find the first journal.

2. The Sea of the Damned

The next journal is behind the waterfall next to where your quest begins. You may have used this pool to fish. Swim behind the waterfall and find the next journal against the rock wall. What kind of adventure game would Sea of Thieves be without a secret behind a waterfall?

3. They Gave it a Name

For the third journal, head to the shipwreck. On the side with the captain's wheel, you'll find the next journal sitting beside the wheel.

4. Lost Secrets

The next journal isn't far at all. Simply climb to the top of the crow's nest to find it.

5. So Near and Yet...

The last of three journals tucked away on the shipwreck is back on the side with the cannon. Look in the lower deck, hidden in a shadowy corner beside a pair of broken barrels.

6. My Secret Plan

This one is found in the secret hold where you found all the loot from before. If you skipped that step, scroll up and follow the steps to find the hidden loot stash to also grab the journal laying beside the riches.

7. Lords of the Sea

Head to the low bridge that connects both landmasses and look below it for a ladder. Climb down that ladder and search along the rocks beside the water for your next journal.

8. Paintings from the Past

Now head back to the spiral path on the other side of the island, only this time keep heading up it, and then over some rocks, until you hit an overlook with the next journal sitting there.

9. Making Camp

Now return back down to the spiral pathway, and continue down to the door with the lever that opens it. If you were chasing commendations, you may have already opened this one. Right on the other side of it is a campfire with the next journal.

10. A Ship That Fits

Head past the campfire and down the trail some more. Again, if you've already been here, the next door is open. If not, turn the capstan to lower the door and head in to where you either used the rowboat, or you now find one there. Turn around to see a ladder. Climb up that ladder and you'll be met with a caged wall. Along that wall is the next - and final - journal.

With all journals, commendations, cosmetics, and a big cache of free loot all collected, you've now successfully completed the Maiden Voyage to 100%. Now get out there and become Legend, or crash into some rocks, whichever comes first.

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Sea of Thieves Maiden Voyage 100% Completion & Commendations

This guide is to help you 100% the Maiden Voyage in Sea of Thieves. Along this voyage you will earn some commendations along with some extra gold and “doubloons” that you can use for cosmetics and more in-game

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Sea of Thieves Maiden Voyage tutorial: Key and journal locations, and how to complete all other Maiden Voyage commendations

How to earn every commendation in Maiden Voyage.

Maiden Voyage is the Sea of Thieves tutorial quest, known as a Tall Tale in-game, which is designed to teach you the basics of being a pirate.

If you take the time to explore the island, known as Old Sailor's Isle, in Maiden Voyage you'll discover that there's far more to this location than a simple tutorial. Hidden in the ruins of a pirate you'll uncover a collection of journals and a key , which will lead you to lost treasure.

Completing all ten commendations for Maiden Voyage will also reward you with cosmetic items for both your pirate and ship.

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How to access tutorial quest Maiden Voyage in Sea of Thieves

Maiden voyage quest walkthrough in sea of thieves, where to find the key during tutorial maiden voyage in sea of thieves, journal locations during the maiden voyage quest in sea of thieves, other commendations and secrets in maiden voyage in sea of thieves.

If you're looking to learn the essentials of Sea of Thieves, read up on sailing , ship battles , and how to survive fights with skeletons and the kraken .

If this is the first time you've played Sea of Thieves, then, after you've selected a pirate to play as, you'll have to play at least some of the Maiden Voyage quest to access the rest of the game.

If you're a returning player, then you can still play the Maiden Voyage quest to either to refresh your Sea of Thieves skills or to earn the special items available from earning all the Maiden Voyage commendations.

Maiden Voyage can be played at any time by selecting from the bottom right-hand corner of the Sea of Thieves Experience menu, which is the first menu you access upon starting the game.

Maiden Voyage begins with you awakening on an island and the ghostly Pirate Lord appearing in front of you. You need to eat, however, to properly talk to the Pirate Lord.

To do this open your Equipment Radial and then select the food you stored there. Once it's in hand, you can eat it and then talk to the Pirate Lord.

He'll instruct you to retrieve the cutlass that is sticking out of the remains of a skeleton tied to a nearby tree. When you do retrieve this cutlass, the skeleton won't be too happy, so quickly destroy it with a few swipes of your blade.

Blade in hand, meet the Pirate Lord on the shore and he'll give you a shovel, which you should immediately put away. The Pirate Lord will then ask you to retrieve some treasure for him.

To do this open up your maps and select the only one you currently have available. You can now look at this map whenever you like and continue to move about the island as you do so. Keep in mind though, you won't be able to tell where you personally are by looking at the map.

To find the treasure head west along the beach, until you reach the area where it curves out into the sea.

Next, follow the curved beach out towards the ruined ship at its end and stop when you reach the plant with red leaves - it's here that you'll find the buried treasure.

With your shovel, dig up the Old Sailor's Chest and then bring it back to the Pirate Lord.

He'll allow you to open the chest and take the equipment inside, which includes a flintlock pistol, compass, telescope, bucket and lantern.

You can now spend some time experimenting with your new weapons and equipment if you like.

This is also the time to explore Old Sailor's Isle, the island where Maiden Voyage is set, and uncover its various secrets, including a collection of hidden journals.

Once you've found every secret or simply want to continue playing the game, talk once more to the Pirate Lord and he'll open the path to the Sea of Thieves. First, however, you have to get your ship ready for the open seas.

Swim out to your ship and board via the ladder on the side.

Your first task is to raise the mast, which can be done by interacting with the sail length rope that is to the right-hand side of the ladder you used to board the ship with.

Now head to the bottom deck via your cabin and collect some planks from the wood barrel you find down there.

You can use these planks to repair the cracks around the base of the mast. You'll need to do this three times for this task to be complete.

Next, select your bucket and head back back to the bottom deck. Here you need to scoop up some of the water into your bucket and then throw it overboard, until your ship is water free.

With that task completed, head to the topmost deck and use the capstan to raise the anchor, before returning to the sail length rope to lower the sails.

Now you can finally head out into the open seas, using the wheel to steer the ship, so that you can follow the trail of green torches to the Sea of Thieves.

Don't let your guard down as your journey though. There will be a shark that you must avoid and, at some point, you'll encounter a skeleton ship.

To deal with this ship, you must load one of your cannons using the cannonball barrel on the deck and fire it towards your enemy. Don't worry if you miss - a kraken will take care of the ship for you.

Eventually you'll receive the Unto the Horizons commendation, bringing Maiden Voyage and the tutorial to an end.

If you want to access the hull of the destroyed ship in the middle of Old Sailor's Isle in the Maiden Voyage quest, you're going to need to find the key.

To do this head to the pool of water that lies in-between both ships and, once you're there, look to your left to see a pathway. This path will lead you around the left-hand side of the broken ship and up onto the hilltop where one of the broken masts rests.

You will also find a small spring at the top of this hilltop that descends to the ground below as a waterfall.

To find the key you need to dive underwater in this pool and swim to the rocks that form the top of the waterfall.Just in front of these rocks, you'll find the key sticking out of the dirt.

This key may take some time to find due to it being a similar colour to the dirt that lies the base of the pool, but if you take your time, ensuring you swim slowly, you'll be able to find it.

Key in hand, return to the area that sits in-between the two broken halves of the ship. You'll want to head towards the steps that led up to the first level of the right-hand side of the ship, but don't climb these steps. Instead, look at the ground to the right hand side of this ship to see a hatch in the dirt.

Use the key on this hatch to open the hull for the broken ship, so that you climb inside and help yourself to a selection of lost treasure like a true pirate.

Inside the hull, you'll find 25,000 Gold, 200 Doubloons and the 'My Secret Plan' journal, which you need to read as part of the A Storied Crossing commendation.

Entering the hull will also complete the Hidden Secrets commendation.

As you explore Old Sailor's Isle during the Maiden Voyage quest in Sea of Thieves you might come across a journal or two. There are ten journals for you to find in total during the quest and, if you find them, you'll earn the A Storied Crossing commendation.

Remember - you need to read each journal once you've found them to complete this commendation.

Below you'll find out how to find all ten journals in Maiden Voyage:

The Sea of the Damned

Just beyond the campfire where you begin Maiden Voyage, you'll find a small pool with a waterfall.

If you swim towards this waterfall, you'll discover that there's a cave hidden behind it.

Venture to the back of this cave and you'll find 'The Sea of the Damned.'

Regarding Merfolk

Beyond where you dig up the Old Sailor's Chest, you'll see a sunken ship; the hull is at the very tip of the sand dune, while the cabin is on the right-hand side.

To find this book you need to dive into the cabin, entering through the doorway underwater and pay close attention to the sea-bed.

In one of the topmost corners you'll find 'Regarding Merfolk.'

They Gave It A Name

In the middle of Old Sailor's Isle you'll find the remains of a great ship broken in half. Before you reach this ship, however, there is a path leading to the right, following this will bring you to a ladder and, once you've climbed it, you'll find yourself in the remains of a bedroom.

Next, head up the stairs within this room to reach the top deck of the ruined ship and, by the ship's wheel, you'll find 'They Gave It A Name.'

Lost Secret's

After reading 'They Gave It A Name,' walk around the mast until you find the ladder attached to its side.

Climbing this ladder will take you to the crows-nest where you'll find 'Lost Secret's.'

So Near and Yet...

To find this journal, climb the set of steps at the base of the right-hand side of the broken ship and then cross the bridge that connects the two halves together.

Once you reach the other side of the boat, look to your left and you'll see a pair of barrels surrounded by leaves. At the foot of the upright barrel you'll find 'So Near and Yet...'

My Secret Plan

'My Secret Plan' is located in the hull of the broken ship, which is unlocked with the key you'll find as part of earning the Hidden Secrets commendation.

Lord of the Sea

Head down the path that goes through the tunnel in-between the two halves of the broken ship and continue following it until you reach a bridge.

Rather than crossing this bridge, go to the cliffedge to your right where you'll find a ladder.

Head down this ladder and search through the leaves to your left; amongst the ivy, you'll find the 'Lord of the Sea' journal.

Painting from the Past

Following the path that begins in-between the two halves of the broken ship to its end will bring you to the top of the second island and there you'll find a campsite.

Amongst the items that make up this little camp, you'll find the 'Painting from the Past' journal.

Making Camp

You'll walk past a wooden door on your journey to the top of the second island. Situated to the left of this door is a lever, which, when you pull it, will open the door.

Beyond the doorway, you'll find another small camp and, on the floor to the left of the campfire, you'll find the 'Making Camp' journal.

A Ship That Fits

After reading 'Making Camp' follow the pathway into the depths of the mountain, until you reach a raised bridge.

Opposite this raised bridge, you'll find a capstan, which you can use to lower the bridge and continue down the path.

Eventually, you'll reach another closed door. This time you can raise the door using the pulley next to it.

This will bring you into a cavern containing the rowing boat used for the Yer Boat commendation. Rather than climbing into the boat, head to your left where you'll see a ladder leading to a small ledge.

Once you've climbed the ladder, look on at the right-hand side of the ledge and, on the ground, you'll find the last journal - 'A Ship That Fits.'

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There are four other commendations for you to complete in Maiden Voyage, the tutorial for Sea of Thieves, and completing these commendations, along with the ones outlined above, will unlock the Magpie's Fortune Sails for your ship.

You can check to see how many commendations you've completed for the Maiden Voyage quest by going to the Reputation tab in the in-game menu.

From there select Tall Tales and then cycling to the next screen, where you'll find the option for Maiden Voyage. Here you'll find a full list of commendations available for this quest and the rewards you'll receive for completing them.

A Fine Catch

To earn this commendation, you have to do a spot of fishing . First, grab your fishing rod from the Equipment Reel, which is located in the second section of the reel.

Once you've got your fishing rod in hand, head to the nearest patch of water and cast out into the sea.

You'll have to wait a short while for a fish to appear, but, when you see a fish swimming and jumping around the end of your line, you'll know it's nearly time to start reeling in a fish.

When a fish does take the bait, you need to angle your rod in the opposite direction to the one it's swimming in. This would be right if the fish is swimming left, upwards if it's fishing directly away from you or left if it's heading to the right.

When the fish gets tired, you'll have the chance to reel it in.

You will have to repeat this process a number of times to catch a fish, but once you do so you'll receive the 'A Fine Catch' commendation.

Just make sure you don't reel the fish in when it's moving or point the rod in the wrong direction - if you do you'll break the line and lose the fish.

A Hearty Meal

This commendation begins with you killing one of the chickens that can be found near the campfire that you awaken by at the beginning of Maiden Voyage. You can do this by using either your cutlass or flintlock pistol.

Once you've committed chickenide, pick up the chicken meat left behind and take it to the nearby campfire.

Now all you have to do is cook it and you'll receive the commendation.

Saluting the Pirate Lord

For this commendation, you need to climb up the left of the broken ship, until you reach the level with the destroyed brig where you'll find a barrel of cannonballs.

Take these cannonballs and then head up the stairs to the top floor of this part of the ship. Here you'll find a cannon and all you have to do now is load, then fire, the cannon.

The best time to complete this commendation is just after you've read the final book, 'A Ship That Fits.'

In the same cavern where you find this book, you'll find a rowing boat. Once you've read the book, climb into the rowing boat, pick up the oars and take it for a spin.

After a couple of minutes of rowing, you'll receive this commendation.

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Maiden Voyage campaign guide - Sea of Thieves

A complete walkthrough of the Maiden Voyage, the introductory quest and tutorial in Sea of Thieves.

The Maiden Voyage will be the first thing a lot of players experience in Sea of Thieves. This short yet powerful tutorial introduces new pirates to the world, teaching them the ropes, and showing a glimpse of what’s on offer. There’s a lot to do on the small island, so we’ve prepared this Maiden Voyage campaign guide to aid you in your quest to be a pirate legend.

Maiden Voyage overview

The Maiden Voyage is a short, 15 minute tutorial set on an island just outside the Sea of Thieves. On this island, players will be introduced to the Pirate Lord, receive their weapons and equipment, and learn about how to heal and how to repair and sail a ship.

For new players, the Maiden Voyage will begin immediately after choosing a pirate. Any veteran players can also start the Maiden Voyage by launching it from the main menu.

Maiden Voyage commendations

• Unto the Horizon – You have reached the Sea of Thieves
• A Storied Crossing – You discovered all of the Pirate Lord’s Journals on Old Sailor Isle
• Hidden Secrets – You opened the hold of the Magpie’s Fortune
• A Fine Catch – You caught a fish on the Maiden Voyage
• Yer Boat – You discovered the rowboat on Old Sailor Isle
• A Hearty Meal – You cooked some chicken on Old Sailor Isle
• Saluting the Pirate Lord – You fired a cannon from the wreck of the Magpie’s Fortune
• The Adventure Begins… – You completed all Maiden Voyage commendations

Maiden Voyage guide

The Maiden Voyage will start players in a sandy path leading down to a beach. Ahead of them will be the Pirate Lord, ready to send you on your way. The beginning of the tutorial is pretty straight forward: eat a banana, take the sword from the skeleton and kill it, speak with the Pirate Lord to get a shovel and map.

To look at the map, either hold left bumper on the Xbox controller or Q on PC to open up the map radial. Highlight the map and then release the buttons to equip it. Hold right trigger or left click to bring the map into view. You will need to work out where the treasure is buried based on your location.

Make your way to the sandy point near the shipwreck. Using the shovel, start digging in the sand where the X is marked. Digging in the correct spot will see you digging up a broken treasure chest. Take the chest back to the Pirate Lord.

A few more easy tasks must then be completed including: opening the chest and taking the equipment, swapping between weapons, using any of the equipment from the chest (lantern, hurdy-gurdy, etc). Once this is done, you can explore the island, completing commendations and the tasks found in the Maiden Voyage Tall Tale.

However, the task of reaching the Sea of Thieves still awaits. Return to the Pirate Lord and speak with him to continue onwards. He will direct you to repair your ship and then set sail. Board your ship, use the pullies and lines to raise the mast. Collect wood from the resource barrel and repair the damage. Now just raise the anchor, lower the sails, and man the helm!

Hidden Secrets – Magpie’s Fortune’s hold and the lost key

One of the Tall Tale commendations in the Maiden Voyage is to open up the hold in the Magpie’s Fortune. This hidden hold is at the bottom of the shipwreck and is locked by a key. The journal titled Lost Secrets reveals that the Pirate Lord has lost the key to this hold somewhere on the island.

We’ve got a detailed guide on the Maiden Voyage key location , but the short of it is that the key is near the top of the Magpie’s Fortune shipwreck. Climb to the top of the ship and jump into the pond nearby. Search under the water near the waterfall to find the key in the sand.

Take the key down to the locked hold and interact with the lock to open it up. With the trapdoor unlocked, you’ll earn the commendation and gain access to some treasure.

Maiden Voyage Journals

There are ten journals to find on Old Sailor Isle as part of the Maiden Voyage. These journals are hidden all over the island. There are journals on the Magpie’s Fortune shipwreck, tucked away in and on the tallest peak, and even scattered around the mainland.

Regarding Merfolk

The first journal can be found in the shipwreck beside where you dig up the chest for the Pirate Lord. Look for the door in the side of the wreckage, the journal will be submerged below the water on the wood. This journal used to be inside the wreckage in the water.

The Sea of the Damned

This next journal is located in a secret cave behind the waterfall near the beach.

So Near and Yet…

Another journal is inside the wreck of the Magpie’s Fortune (the big shipwreck on the hill). Climb the ladders to the next floor and search beside the resource barrels in the leaves.

They Gave It A Name

Search the top of the Magpie’s Fortune, beside the helm, to find this journal.

Lost Secrets

While you’re on the Magpie’s Fortune, climb to the top of the mast using the ladder to find the next journal. This journal mentions the Pirate Lord’s key to the ship’s hold.

My Secret Plan

This next journal is indie the Magpie’s Fortune’s hold (as mentioned in the previous journal). You will need the key (mentioned above) to open the hold (which also unlocks the Hidden Secrets commendation). Once inside the hold, look to the left to spot the book. This hold also contains a lot of gold and doubloons – an excellent way to earn some gold and even a few hundred doubloons !

Lords of the Sea

To locate this journal, go to the back of the island behind the Magpie’s Fortune. There is a ladder leading to the water, the journal is in some vines beside the ladder.

Paintings from the Past

This journal is located at the top of the highest peak opposite the Magpie’s Fortune. Use the cannon to fire over there or use the path to reach the top. Jump up the rocks to find a little stool with the book.

Making Camp

Another journal is found inside the mountain opposite the Magpie’s Fortune. Use the lever on the wall to open a door, revealing a camp. The journal is just inside in a broken crate.

A Ship That Fits

The last journal is inside the mountain behind some metal bars. This book can be reached by swimming into the hidden cave or by going through the lever-controlled door mentioned above.

The Maiden Voyage in Sea of Thieves is a short and sweet introduction to the game’s basics. There are a few different hidden objectives and rewards, so even veteran players should jump in to collect their earnings. Weigh anchor at the Shacknews Sea of Thieves guide and walkthrough for even more pirate tips.

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ooo cool, thanks! ive been thinking about getting copies of this game for myself, my bro, my niece and my nephew, and do some coop hijinks on the seas. a little tutorial section would be good. is the tutorial coop at all?

It is a Game Pass title if you want to avoid buying the game outright.

ah, yea good point. i'll have to think about if it's better to get 4 passes, or 4 copies

Unfortunately the Maiden Voyage isn't coop. But it's a fairly short experience that will quickly teach everyone the basics. There's another mini quest when you actually get to the base game. It sends you around an Outpost, talking with people and shows you how to buy things. That one's only available to new pirates though!

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A walkthrough guide for the Maiden Voyage Tall Tale in Sea of Thieves. Read on to see a complete Tall Tale walkthrough and guide for Maiden Voyage, including info on how to find all secrets, Commendations, journal locations, and a list of its completion rewards.

List of Contents

• Overview and Location
• Walkthrough
• How to Find All Secrets
• Journal Locations
• Commendations and Rewards
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Maiden Voyage Overview and Location

Tall tale overview, access maiden voyage from the main menu.

You can directly access Maiden Voyage from the main menu. Head over to the Play tab to find the Maiden Voyage on the right side of the screen. Select it and choose Set Sail to start the Tall Tale.

Maiden Voyage Walkthrough

Open the equipment radial menu.

After talking to the Pirate Lord, press and hold the Equipment Radial button. Hover over to the Banana and press the Left Mouse Button on PC or the RT button on the Xbox to eat it and recover health.

Get the Cutlass from the Tree

Head over to the tree on the right side of the Pirate Lord and use the Interact button to take the cutlass.

Defeat the Skeleton on the Tree

Taking the cutlass initiates a battle with the skeleton. Press the Left Mouse Button on PC or the RT button to attack the skeleton with your cutlass to defeat it.

Press the X button on PC or B button on the Xbox to put away the cutlass to proceed to the next objective.

Talk to the Pirate Lord on the Beach

Head to the beach and press the F button or X button on the Xbox to talk to the Pirate Lord. Take the shovel from the Pirate Lord to proceed to the next objective.

Use the Map to Find the Red X on the Island

To open the map, press and hold the Equipment Radial button. Press the Quest button to switch the wheel to show the Quest Items. Select the map from the wheel to equip it.

Find the Treasure Chest Northwest of the Shore

The treasure chest is located northwest of the beach beside the shipwreck on the shoreline.

Use the Shovel to Dig the Treasure Chest

Once you reach the area, use the shovel to uncover the buried treasure chest.

Return the Treasure Chest to the Pirate Lord

Head back to the beach and give the Old Sailor's Chest to the Pirate Lord.

Open the Old Sailor's Chest and take the equipment inside. Use the Mouse Wheel on PC or Y button on Xbox to equip your Flintlock.

After equipping the Flintlock, the Pirate Lord will allow you to explore the island. Use this time to complete all the Maiden Voyage Commendations before setting sail.

View Commendations on the Pirate Log

You can access the Maiden Voyage Commendations on the Pirate Log. Press the Tab key on the PC or the Menu button on Xbox to open the Resources menu and navigate to the Pirate Log tab .

Select Reputation -> Tall Tales -> Maiden Voyage to see the Commendations that you can complete for this Tall Tale.

Catch a Fish to Get A Fine Catch Commendation

Equip the Fishing Pole from the Equipment Radial. Press and hold the Left Mouse button or RT button on the Xbox to cast your rod.

Wait for a fish to bite and reel it in to earn the A Fine Catch commendation .

Cook a Chicken to Get A Hearty Meal Commendation

Find a chicken on the island and kill it to obtain its meat. Head over to the campfire and use it to cook the chicken to get A Hearty Meal commendation .

Use the Cannon to Get Saluting the Pirate Lord Commendation

Find the shipwreck on the island and climb to the third level on the left side of the wreck to pick up some cannonballs from the barrel on the dark corner near the ladder.

Find the Cannon on the Top Floor

Climb to the top floor to find the cannon. Load it with a canonball and use it to get the Saluting the Pirate Lord commendation .

Get the Old Sailor's Key from the Pond

From the cannon, turn around south from it to find a pond with two trees. Use the fallen mast to head over to the pond and swim down to the northeastern side of it to find the Old Sailor's Key .

Open the Secret Hold on the Shipwreck

Head to the ground floor on the right side of the shipwreck. Look on the ground to find the Secret Hold on the floor and use the Old Sailor's Key to unlock the hatch and get the Hidden Secrets Commendation .

Head inside the secret hold and take the gold from the two treasure chests. You should get at least 25,000 Gold and 200 Doubloons from the chests.

Find the Rowboat to Get the Yer Boat Commendation

Head southeast from the secret hold and dive down into the water. You can use the compass to orient yourself to find the rowboat.

Swim East to Find the Cave with the Rowboat

After diving down, swim east around the island until you can find a waterfall and a cave. Swim towards the cave to find the rowboat inside.

Climb the rowboat and use the oars to get the Yer Boat Commendation .

Talk to the Pirate Lord to Set Sail

Once you have found all the journals and completed the commendations, talk to the Pirate Lord at the beach to set sail.

Board the Ship and Repair the Damages

Swim towards the ship and use the ladder to board it. Interact with the sail length to raise the mast.

Use Wood to Repair the Mast

Head to the ship's blottom deck to find the barrels containing wood. Move the wood to your inventory to equip it. Interact with the cracked parts of the mast while holding the wood to repair it. Do this three times to complete the objective

Use the Bucket to Throw Water Overboard

Equip the bucket from the Equipment Radial menu and head to the flooded bottom deck. Use the bucket to scoop the water and head to the side of the ship to throw it overboard.

Use the Capstan to Raise the Anchor

Use the Capstan behind the ship wheel to raise the anchor. Use the Sail Length rope at the back of the ship to lower the sails to start sailing.

Use the ship wheel to move your ship. Follow the green flames as you navigate the fog.

An enemy ship will spawn on your left to serve as a combat tutorial, though the Kraken will automatically defeat it regardless if you fight back or run away from the ship. The game's logo will appear as the fog disappears, serving as the end of the Maiden Voyage Tall Tale.

How to Find All Maiden Voyage Secrets

Find the old sailor's key to unlock the treasure room.

There is a secret hold at the shipwreck in the middle of the island that holds 25,000 Gold , 200 Doubloons , and the My Secret Plan journal . Make sure to search for it before leaving the island in order to have starting funds when you enter the High Seas.

Head southeast from the shipwreck in the middle of the island and dive down into the water. You can use the compass to orient yourself to find the rowboat.

Fire the Cannon to Get Saluting the Pirate Lord Commendation

Find the shipwreck in the middle of the island and climb to the third level on the left side of the wreck to pick up some cannonballs from the barrel on the dark corner near the ladder.

All Maiden Voyage Journal Locations

My secret plan journal.

Head to the left side of the secret hold of the shipwreck in the middle of the island to find the My Secret Plan journal next to the chair. You will need to find all 10 journals in the island to get the A Storied Crossing commendation .

Regarding Merfolk Journal

Head back to the beach where you dug up the Old Sailor's Chest. Head next to the shipwreck lying on the shallow water and look on the ground to find the Regarding Merfolk journal.

The Sea of the Damned Journal

Go back to the Pirate Lord at the beach and equip your compass. Walk south from him until you reach a waterfall on the right side.

Swim towards the waterfall to find a small cave inside that contains the The Sea of the Damned journal.

They Gave It A Name Journal

Climb up to the top floor on the left side of the shipwreck on the island. Find the ship wheel and turn right from it to find the They Gave It A Name journal on the small table.

Lost Secrets Journal

South from the ship wheel is the shipwreck's mast. Climb to the top to find the Lost Secrets journal.

So Near and Yet... Journal

Head to the ground floor of the shipwreck and move towards the eastern side of the wreck. Find the two barrels on the corner after crossing the bridge and find the journal next to it on the floor.

Lords of the Sea Journal

Head to the small opening under the large shipwreck in the middle of the island and follow the path until you reach a bridge that connnects the two parts of the island.

Look at the bottom right from the bridge to find a ladder. Descend the ladder and find the Lords of the Sea journal on the left.

Paintings from the Past Journal

Find the large mountain southeast of the island and follow the path leading to the top to find the journal next to a small chair.

Making Camp Journal

Find the large mountain southeast of the island and follow the path until you find the wooden door on the southwest side. aa Use the lever on the left side to open the door and find the Making Camp Journal on a destroyed wooden crate.

A Ship That Fits Journal

Start from the Making Camp journal location and head down the path on the northwestern side until you come across a blocked path.

Use the capstan to lower the bridge on the left side to lower the bridge. Proceed to the next area and use the pulley near the torch to raise the door.

Head towards the door to find a cave with a rowboat. Head west from the rowboat to find a ladder that leads to a small area with iron bars. Find the A Ship That Fits journal near the rock wall.

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The Maiden Voyage introduces you to the basic mechanics in Sea Of Thieves, but it's quite easy to get stuck in it if you're brand-new.

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We've all dreamed of living the pirate life at least once, and Sea Of Thieves is one of the best games out there to put this into practice. While playing this game, you're left in a giant open world filled with various islands, and you can choose if you want to play with other pirates or just with your friends in exchange for fewer rewards.

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Before doing all this, however, the game makes you go through the Maiden Voyage, which is essentially the tutorial. However, it's not a straightforward one and you can easily get stuck in it, which is why we're here to help you.

As soon as you start the tutorial, the first thing you'll see is a ghost of the Pirate Lord appearing in front of you. After a bit of dialogue, he'll ask you to eat something to get in a better shape . To do this, you can simply open your radial menu by showing the button on your screen and then selecting the banana at the top.

Eat the banana and he'll then have a dialogue to dress you up with a weapon, something that's quite important for a pirate. Once this dialogue ends, you'll see a bright shiny spot on a tree in front. Head up to the tree and interact with it to get the cutlass, and y ou'll have to swing it a couple of times afterward to defeat the skeleton .

After getting a weapon, you'll have to meet the Pirate Lord at the beach to get the hardest quest on this tutorial mission. He'll give you a shovel and a map during the dialogue and ask you to locate his treasure . However, this map doesn't tell you your current location, so you have to understand the island's shape.

Treasures can get much more difficult to find in the actual game, but this one is fairly easy. Simply head to the edge of the beach on the left side and dig on the right near the water as soon as you reach a gap between the grass . Your tutorial will also update and ask you to bring out the shovel once you're at the correct place.

You'll have to dig the treasure multiple times with your shovel before you can pick it up and take it back to the Pirate Lord.

Once you get the treasure back, the Pirate Lord will open it and let you claim the equipment inside, which is where you get a Flintlock and various other items . This is where he asks you to explore the island and get back to him when you're ready. However, this is completely optional and you can continue the quest instantly after.

It's recommended to go back inside the island and climb the shipwreck. You can find five Cannonballs in a barrel within, and use it to shoot the cannon at the top . The first shot from this cannon will earn you the "Saluting The Pirate Lord" commendation.

The final part of this tutorial takes you to your ship and asks you to repair the mast. To do this, you first have to head to the topmost part of the ship near the wheel and interact with the ropes connected to the mast . One-click on it and you'll be able to drag the mast upward until it reaches the right position.

Once there, head down to the bottom part of the ship and take wood from the barrel in the middle. Use this wood to repair three spots on the mast . Afterward, you'll have to take your bucket out from the equipment wheel and throw the water inside the ship into the ocean.

These are some of the most important mechanics in this game, so it's highly recommended to remember them .

As you fix everything, you'll just have to raise your anchor, lower the sails, and touch the wheel to set sail . Keep following the cyan light on your way forward and you'll eventually reach the end. However, while you're doing that, some enemies will spawn around the ship.

While these enemies do hurt your ship in the actual game, they won't do anything during the tutorial. You can simply stand and watch them until they disappear or use some cannonballs to shoot at them and make your aim a bit better.

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Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 10:30 p.m., Monday, May 6, at [email protected] .

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Coverage of the post-docking news conference will air live on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , YouTube , and the agency’s website .

All times are estimates and could be adjusted based on operations after launch. Follow the space station blog for the most up-to-date operations information.

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Audio only of the news conferences and launch coverage will be carried on the NASA “V” circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240 or -7135. On launch day, “mission audio,” countdown activities without NASA Television launch commentary, will be carried on 321-867-7135.

Launch audio also will be available on Launch Information Service and Amateur Television System’s VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz and KSC Amateur Radio Club’s UHF radio frequency 444.925 MHz, FM mode, heard within Brevard County on the Space Coast.

Live Video Coverage Prior to Launch

NASA will provide a live video feed of Space Launch Complex-41 approximately 48 hours prior to the planned liftoff of the mission. Pending unlikely technical issues, the feed will be uninterrupted until the prelaunch broadcast begins on NASA Television, approximately four hours prior to launch. Once the feed is live, find it here:  http://youtube.com/kscnewsroom .

NASA Website Launch Coverage

Launch day coverage of the mission will be available on the agency’s website . Coverage will include live streaming and blog updates beginning no earlier than 6:30 p.m., May 6 as the countdown milestones occur. On-demand streaming video and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff.

For questions about countdown coverage, contact the Kennedy newsroom at 321-867-2468. Follow countdown coverage on the commercial crew or the Crew Flight Test blog.

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Did you know NASA has a Spanish section called NASA en Espanol? Check out NASA en Espanol on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for additional mission coverage.

Para obtener información sobre cobertura en español en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en español, comuníquese con Antonia Jaramillo: 321-501-8425; [email protected] ; o Messod Bendayan: 256-930-1371; [email protected].

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Sea of Thieves: Tutorial Secrets And Commendations (Maiden Voyage)

The Maiden Voyage tutorial in Sea of Thieves introduces players to the game's mechanics and features numerous secrets and rewards.

Sea of Thieves ' Maiden Voyage tutorial introduces new players to various controls and mechanics of the game, from digging up treasure to sailing your ship for the first time. However, while you might be eager to complete the tutorial and reach the Sea of Thieves as fast as possible, there are many tutorial secrets and rewards to discover before jetting off elsewhere. Some include special rewards like sails and outfit additions, but most are achievements known as Commendations.

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Treasure hunting and uncovering secrets are a big part of the Sea of Thieves puzzle-solving experience, so the tutorial is also a great time to start thinking like a pirate to get even more treasure and rewards. The hidden journals also tell you more about the lore and history of Sea of Thieves .

Sea Of Thieves Tutorial Secrets And Commendations (Maiden Voyage Walkthrough)

There are 10 Commendations to complete in Sea of Thieve s' Maiden Voyage tutorial. You can unlock these by uncovering various secrets hidden around the tutorial island, Old Sailor's Isle, locating hidden journals, finding a secret treasure cache, and more.

You begin the tutorial by talking to the Pirate Lord to learn the basic controls of the game, including accessing the tool wheel to replenish health, equipping some of Sea of Thieves ' best weapons , like the Cutlass, and digging up a treasure chest containing the rest of your gear by following a treasure map. After you've got all your pirate gear, instead of speaking to the pirate lord again to start fixing your boat, now is the time to explore and uncover the island's secrets. Doing so can net you some awesome commendations and other rewards.

A Fine Catch

Learning to fish in Sea of Thieves can feel tricky, so now's a good time to start. To begin, select your fishing rod from the tool wheel and cast a line. The trick with fishing is to pull the line in the opposite direction the fish swims, and the tutorial gives some pointers on how and when to start reeling in. To get the A Fine Catch commendation, you can catch any fish you like from most pools of water on the island or from the sea.

A Hearty Meal

Once you've caught one of Sea of Thieves ' fish , you can cook it on the stove near where you first met the Pirate Lord to grab a commendation called A Hearty Meal. Select the fish from the tool wheel and place it into the pan to start cooking. You'll know when it's ready when it starts to turn brown. Be warned that undercooked food in Sea of Thieves will make your character vomit (another handy use for the bucket). Watch out for it burning, and try not to catch fire yourself.

Hidden Secrets

To unlock the Hidden Secrets commendation, climb up to the top deck of the broken ship and head to the small pool of water nearby on the left by crossing the fallen wooden post. Look up to see the ship's sails ahead and dive into the pool to find the Old Sailor's Key hidden in the underwater plants, as pictured above. It's tricky to spot, so take your time. Take the key to the bottom of the broken ship and use it to unlock a floor hatch leading to a secret treasure room containing three gold chests to collect, plus a journal .

Saluting the Pirate Lord

Grab one of Sea of Thieves ' cannonballs from the red cannonball barrel in the broken ship and head up to the top deck. Load the cannon with a cannonball and fire it anywhere to grab the Saluting the Pirate Lord commendation.

Sea Of Thieves: How To Get The Glitterbeard Commendation

Pirate lord journals (a storied crossing) and yer boat commendation.

To get the A Storied Crossing commendation , you need to find and read 10 Pirate Lord journals hidden in various places and secret locations in the tutorial as follows:

Regarding Merfolk Journal

The Regarding Merfolk journal is located in the water by the broken ship on the beach, as pictured above, and close to where you dig up your pirate gear.

The Sea Of The Damned Journal

You can also find The Sea of The Damned journal inside a small cave behind the waterfall not far from where you first meet the Pirate Lord. Head inside to find the journal next to some skeleton remains.

My Secret Plan Journal

In the secret treasure room with the gold chests, you can also find the My Secret Plan journal propped up against a wooden stool.

So Near And Yet...Journal

Close to the wooden bridge of the broken ship, you can spy the So Near and Yet journal hidden next to a broken barrel.

They Gave It A Name Journal

Head to the top deck of the broken ship to find a journal called They Give It A Name located next to the ship's wheel.

Sea of Thieves: All The Sunken Pearl Journal Locations

Lost secrets journal.

Climb the broken ship mast to locate the Lost Secrets journal at the top of the crow's nest.

Lords Of The Sea Journal

Head towards the wooden bridge connecting the second part of the island and descend the ladder on the right. The Lords of the Sea journal is in the bushes.

Making Camp Journal

Inside the second island, you can enter a secret, descending passage by opening the wooden door via a nearby lever. You can then find the Making Camp journal near the campfire inside.

A Ship That Fits Journal

The second island's iron bars might seem impenetrable, but use the anchor and pulley systems to descend the secret passage further to find a hidden cave. Here, you can grab the Yer Boat commendation by sitting in the rowboat and find a journal called A Ship That Fits by climbing the ladder nearby.

Paintings From The Past Journal

You can spot the final journal, Paintings from the Past, at the top of the second part of the island.

Return to the Pirate Lord to complete the rest of the tutorial and get the Unto The Horizon commendation, rewarding you with The Pirate Lord's jacket to change up your Sea of Thieves outfit . If you complete all Maiden Voyage Commendations, you get another called The Adventure Begins. Have no fear if you miss any, as you can repeat the tutorial any time, which is often part of the fun.

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All Maiden Voyage Journal locations in Sea of Thieves

Maiden Voyage is essentially a Sea of Thieves tutorial level, teaching rookie pirates the basics of equipment, cooking, sailing, combat, and more. Many players will speed through the Pirate Lord’s exposition, impatient to get to the eponymous Sea of Thieves and start their new life on the high seas, but there are secrets to be found in Maiden Voyage. Among them are ten journals, which provide a little backstory and hint at other things to be found later in the game. Collecting them all will net you a commendation — here’s where to find them.

Related: How to perfectly cook fish, meat, Kraken, and Megalodon in Sea of Thieves

Journal 1 (“The Sea of the Damned”)

The first journal can be found right behind the campfire where you first wake up. You’ll see a small pond with a waterfall feeding into it. Swim toward the waterfall and you’ll discover a cave behind it. Follow the path within to its end and you’ll find the first journal, entitled “The Sea of the Damned.”

Journal 2 (“Regarding Merfolk”)

The second journal can be found near the beach where you can chat with the Pirate Lord. Looking out to sea, on your left you’ll see the remains of a wrecked ship off a small outcrop of beach, split in two by the violent dangers of the Sea of Thieves. By the door leading into the submerged cabin, you’ll spy journal number two, “Regarding Merfolk,” lying in the water.

Journal 3 (“They Gave It A Name”)

The next journal can be found aboard the massive wrecked ship in the center of the island, on the right-hand side of the vessel as seen when coming on it from the campfire. You can ascend this behemoth from the inside, finding your way up the inner staircases, but a swifter method to the top deck where the journal lies is to take the ladder on the outside of the hull. From there it’s an easy climb to the top deck and the wheel, beside which you can find the third journal, “They Gave It A Name.”

Journal 4 (“Lost Secrets”)

This next journal is right by “They Gave It A Name.” On the top deck of the wrecked ship, turn away from the wheel and ascend the ladder attached to the nearby mast. At the top, in the crow’s nest, you’ll find the next journal, entitled “Lost Secrets.”

Journal 5 (“So Near And Yet…”)

That’s about all we can do in this half of the wrecked ship for now, so make your way across the rickety-looking bridge to the other side. As soon as you get off the bridge, turn to your left. You should see two barrels and a bunch of greenery, by which you’ll find the fifth journal.

Journal 6 (“Lords of the Sea”)

We’re done with the shipwreck for now, and it’s time to explore the rest of the island. Head to the passage between the two halves of the shipwreck and follow it round to a bridge across to the second, smaller island.

When you arrive here, don’t cross the bridge just yet. Instead, take a look at the cliff face to the right of it and look for a hidden ladder that will take you down to a rocky outcrop at sea level. Here in the bushes, you’ll find “Lords of the Sea,” the next journal.

Journal 7 (“Paintings from the Past”)

Returning to the path, cross the bridge to the second island. Follow the path up and around the cliffs, ignoring the barred opening and the wooden gate for now. Keep climbing until you get to the very top of the island — you’ll need to do a little bit of rock climbing by the end, jumping on some outcrops to reach the summit. Here you’ll find a little camp, with a stool, a couple of empty bottles, and the next journal.

Journal 8 (“Making Camp”)

Return down the path the way you came, and you’ll spot a wooden gate. To the left of it, you can see a lever that will raise the gate once you interact with it. Just on the other side, you’ll find a small camp, along with journal number eight, appropriately titled “Making Camp,” in the remains of a crate to the left.

Journal 9 (“A Ship That Fits”)

Continuing on from Journal 8’s camp further into the mountain, you’ll come across a couple more obstacles. The first is a bridge that will need to be let down using the nearby capstan — which will surreptitiously teach you the ins and out of hoisting your anchor at the same time — and the next is a gate that will require hoisting a rope to raise it, similar to raising your ship’s sails. Once you’re out in the underground cavern with the rowboat, hang a left and climb a ladder to find a small ledge with a view of the outside world. Here, hidden in the greenery, you’ll find your penultimate journal: “A Ship That Fits.”

Journal 10 (“My Secret Plan”)

The final journal is tied to another mini-mission in Maiden Voyage, which sees you finding the key to the wrecked ship’s locked hold and looting the contents therein. Once you’ve nabbed the key from the clifftop pool near the top of the ship, return to the base of the wreck and use it to unlock the trapdoor to the right of the steps. Inside, alongside plenty of gold and riches, you’ll find the last journal.

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Maiden voyage.

The Maiden Voyage is a standalone introductory Tall Tale released with the December 2019 Sea of Thieves Festival of Giving (2019) Content Update.

• 1 Mechanics
• 2.1.1 Pirate Lord Dialogue
• 2.2.1 Cooking and Fishing
• 2.2.2 Cannon Fire
• 2.2.3 The Rowboat Cave
• 2.3 Secrets
• 3 Pirate Lord's Journals
• 4 Quest Items
• 5 Commendations
• 9 Patch history

The Maiden Voyage is very different from any other Tall Tale in the game, but it is listed as such under the Reputation Menu with its own Commendations , Rewards and Titles .

The main difference is that this Tall Tale is a solo adventure and cannot be voted on. Instead, players are tasked with completing this voyage after creating their pirate in the Infinite Pirate Generator and before setting sail to the Sea of Thieves . The Maiden Voyage can always be replayed from the Main Menu, where there is a designated button for the voyage in the bottom-right corner.

The Maiden Voyage

The main NPC related to this Tale is the ghostly Pirate Lord himself, guiding the player through the main aspects of the game on Old Sailor's Isle , a large island hidden in the Devil's Shroud .

Players are introduced to eating food , fighting with weapons , using equipment items and a X Marks the Spot Map to dig up an Old Sailor's Chest , maintaining a Sloop 's mast , repairs , sails , anchor and wheel and shooting cannons .

After all of these actions are performed, the player can then sail through the Devil's Shroud towards The Sea of Thieves .

Pirate Lord Dialogue

Pirate Lord

You look a little worse for wear, my friend. You must be on quite the journey. I should eat something, if I were you. A full belly can do wonders for your spirits. Once you're in good health, we'll speak properly.

After eating the Banana

There, you look better already. Maybe even strong enough to reach the Sea of Thieves. These days they call me The Pirate Lord, but back when I discovered this place I was just a bold explorer like you. I dreamt of finding uncharted waters filled with treasures and rife with danger, where every sunrise brought a new adventure... You've been brave to make it this far. Not many do. Now you've one last crossing to make. You'll want some trusty steel at your side, though. There's a sword in those trees whose owner doesn't seem to need it any more.

After receiving the Cutlass

There's far more to being a pirate than a blade in your hand and a love of other people's money. It's about finding your way through ancient caverns by lamplight, digging up long-lost treasures... ... and raising a frothing great tankard of grog when you live to tell the tale! For all of that, you'll need the right equipment. You can start by taking this old shovel.

After taking the Shovel

I stowed a few belongings around here back in the day. The map will show you the way.

After giving the Old Sailor's Chest to the Pirate Lord

Ah, my old chest! Let's see if she still hides her secrets.

After switching to the Flintlock

A fine weapon. She'll serve you well out there.

After you are done with your Equipment

There! Now you look like a true pirate. There's plenty more to see, so why not stretch your legs and explore? I'll be here when you're ready to leave.

Once you are ready to leave

Well now, I'd say you're as ready as you'll ever be for what's ahead. Allow me to show you the path... The Shroud is beginning to part, but you have one more task before your journey continues. You may be ready to sail, but your ship still needs repairs. Go, and tend to her wounds!

Once you set sail

Other Interactions

Cooking and fishing.

In addition to the base mechanics, Old Sailor's Isle is hiding the introduction to a couple of additional mechanics, hinted at in the Maiden Voyage Commendations , hidden in the Tall Tales section of the Reputation Menu.

Curious players can learn the cooking of food, by either killing any of the island's chicken for meat , or catching some fish with a fishing rod (which by itself is introduced when taking out the fishing rod item) and putting these food items on a campfire . There are two campfires on Old Sailor's Isle , one right by where the player spawns near the Pirate Lord , and another hidden inside a Cave.

Cannon Fire

Players are taught how to use the Cannons once they are aboard their Sloop , however attentive players will find an additional Cannon on the shipwreck of the Magpie's Fortune with a handful of Cannonballs in the Cannonball Barrel below. Here, players are taught that they can not only shoot Cannonballs out of Cannons, but also themselves!

The Rowboat Cave

At the island with the tallest peak, players will find a closed-off door with a Lever to open it. This will lead players to a hidden Cave with an additional Campfire and two steps of interactable objects to reveal the Cave's final secret. Players will need to drop a drawbridge by using a Capstan and then use a Pulley to lift another wooden door. This will lead players to a lonely Rowboat with a complete tutorial on how to use these small vessels.

Despite being a tutorial island, Old Sailor's Isle has quite a few secrets hidden away, which are all hinted at in the Maiden Voyage Commendations . The most notable secret is the rowboat cave described above, however, there are still a few hidden valuables on the island. Upon careful searching, players can find up to 10 journals hidden away on Old Sailor's Isle , which are all documented with their locations in the "Journals" section below.

The ultimate hidden secret of Old Sailor's Isle is the Pirate Lord 's Hideout below the Magpie's Fortune. A more attentive player can find that there is a locked hatch below the massive shipwreck, seemly requiring a key.

Pirate Lord's Journals

There are 10 journals written by the Pirate Lord that are hidden on Old Sailor's Isle during the Maiden Voyage. All 10 of these Journals have to be found and read for A Storied Crossing Commendation . The Journal transcriptions are presented below, with the Expand button showing the exact locations of each Journal. Reading these Journals is also part of Seasons ' Trials.

Regarding Merfolk

Inside the cabin of the shipwreck found on the northwest point of the island.

A new landmark! This stricken ship certainly wasn't here during my last visit. There's no sign of her crew, so perhaps they fell overboard and met their end. Things are very different on the Sea of Thieves — thanks in no small part to my own adventures, I must confess. We have an... arrangement... with the merfolk who live deep under the waves. Should any pirate become lost at sea, stranded, they'll help them back to their ship. If you should find yourself flung overboard, traveller, look for the merfolk's beacon before the sharks get your scent. You'll be glad you did!

The Sea of the Damned

In the cave hidden behind the waterfall found southwest of the campfire along the starting path.

Not all my journeys to this island are happy ones. Today I stumbled onto this poor soul, map still in their hands. To think, they were so close... No matter how swiftly we sail or how sharp our aim, it is only a matter of time before the Reaper's hand clamps down upon our shoulder. I am fortunate to have had a friend with wisdom enough to know this. Thanks to her, I live on beyond my years... at least in spirit. For younger pirates, another hope presents itself. When they perish, their souls are saved from drifting alone through the Sea of the Damned. If you should die on the Sea of Thieves and find yourself in the Ferryman's company, know this: he deserves your respect, for he has made the greatest sacrifice of all...

They Gave It a Name

On the railing to the right of the Magpie's Fortune' s wheel .

'The Sea of Thieves'. That's what they're calling it nowadays. The genie is out of the bottle, and more pirates are finding their way there every day. Some are looking to hide — from their enemies, from their pasts, from the Grand Maritime Union - while others have heard the call to adventure. It's only a matter of time before they reach this island, too. Maybe they'll be dreaming about all the Sea of Thieves has to offer, just as I was. If that's the shape of things to come, I'd be a fool to complain. Instead, I'll stow a few supplies around the place for those who need them. Things work differently beyond the Shroud. Better, for the most part, but newcomers will have to think on their feet if they're to survive.

Lost Secrets

On the railing of the Magpie's Fortune' s Crow's Nest .

Blast it all! The key to my ship's hold is missing. It must have slipped from my pocket at some point in my time here. Between this and that business with Rathbone, I'm developing a bad habit of losing the keys to my belongings. Perhaps it made its bid for freedom from my jacket when I climbed up for a drink of fresh spring water. It's another lost treasure now.

So Near and Yet...

Resting next to the broken barrels on the lowest level of the front half of the Magpie's Fortune .

You've really done it this time, Ramsey. It's one thing to return to your favourite island and quite another to wreck your ship at the heart of it! I was bound to get careless sooner or later. This place has been my little secret for so long now. I couldn't wait to get back here. To dream... I'm so close to the Shroud, I feel like I could reach out and touch it. I'm not ready to sport a hook for a hand, though. Not yet, anyway! What lies on the other side? Piles of glittering gems? Huge leviathans the size of galleons? Even better... Might there be a future for pirates like me? Next time, things will be different. I'll visit Magpie, the Shipwright, and buy a new vessel. Take my time, find a crew. We shall sail together.

The Lords of the Sea

Resting on a rock in foliage to the left of the ladder by the bridge below the shipwreck's bowsprit.

Once, long ago, I was standing atop these cliffs and staring out to sea, quite lost in my own thoughts. Suddenly, there was an almighty crashing sound. It was a kraken, and one of the largest I'd seen for quite some years! I was so startled, I couldn't help but take a leap backwards in surprise. Once I'd picked myself up, battered and bloody, I decided to install this ladder in case any future visitors took a tumble in the same way. Nowadays, thanks to that fool Merrick, krakens aren't the only sea monsters to watch for. Megalodons are once more roaming freely beneath the waves. They can prove quite the challenge even for experienced pirates. Why, I once battled a monstrous pale skinned beast at—well, I'll save that tale for another time.

Paintings from the Past

On the ground atop the peak of the second island, near a stool and rock painting.

Of all the unsolved mysteries that haunt my dreams, none are more tantalising than the long-lost people known to pirates as 'The Ancients'. Their legacy can be felt all across the Sea of Thieves, from ruins that lurk under deep waters to clifftop paintings that shame my humbler efforts. They clearly had a great wealth of knowledge and had mastered many curses and other arcane powers... and yet, something drove them to leave. Maybe some great war or calamity struck their civilisation? Perhaps it was simply time for them to move on. The truth, as it always has, eludes us all.

Making Camp

In a crate by the campfire inside a gated-off cave found along the tunnel through the tallest peak. Use the nearby lever to access the cave.

Even with all the wonders I've experienced, it's the simple things in life remain the most enjoyable. Tonight, that's a hot meal roasted over a roaring fire. Fresh fruit's all well and good, but if you take the time to properly prepare a meal, you'll feel all the better for it. The trick is to keep an eye on the dish and serve it up when it's perfectly cooked. No amount of grog can wash away the taste of burned food. With care and a bit of practice, even a humble splashtail can keep a pirate in good health with a full belly. At least they're good for something!

A Ship That Fits

Found by following the path past the campfire where "Making Camp" is found down into the lowest area with the rowboat. The journal is up on a ledge near a grate and ladder to the left if entering the cave from the gated path.

We've all seen what happens when huge armadas try to make it through the Devil's Shroud, and it's not pretty. Screaming sailors and splintered ships. I learned long ago that smaller crews have a better chance of making it along the twisting routes that provide safe passage to the Sea of Thieves. A lone traveller is best served by a sloop. They're small and nimble, though their size comes at the expense of firepower. Larger crews must learn to sail a brigantine, or even the mighty galleon - a commanding sight with her eight cannons and three great sails. Then, of course, we have the humble rowboat. These tiny craft can be carried by the other larger ships and are perfect for retaining the element of surprise...

My Secret Plan

Resting on a stool inside the locked hold of the Magpie's Fortune . See the secrets section above on how to access it.

If you're reading this, you've broken into my strongbox, which makes you a worthy pirate indeed! Worthy enough to hear my plan. Transforming this old stomping ground of mine into a safe haven for travellers has sparked something deep within my soul. It is the flame of an idea — a great tavern, far more magnificent than the usual pubs and alehouses, known only to truly legendary pirates. A den that sold only the finest plunder, where hardened adventurers and cunning sea dogs could meet to swap stories of gold and glory. If you make it to the Sea of Thieves, and should your heart desire a real challenge, heed my words: seek Athena's Fortune. I shall be waiting.

Quest Items

• Old Sailor's Chest
• Old Sailor's Key

Commendations

The following Title can be equipped at the Vanity Chest after finishing the Maiden Voyage:

• When the player finds and sits in the rowboat , a rendition of "Row Row Row Your Boat" starts playing.
• With this in mind it is quite possible that Old Sailor Isle is south of Thieves' Haven, just beyond the Devil's Shroud.

The final scene of the player entering the Sea of Thieves, sailing towards what's Thieves' Haven .

Patch history

• The parting sequence and passage through the Devil's Shroud during the Maiden Voyage have received a suite of improvements to visual fidelity, enhancing the visuals of the Shroud itself and clarity of direction for players.
• There is no longer an invisible wall blocking the path when exploring Old Sailor Isle during the Maiden Voyage.
• During the Maiden Voyage there should now be a ‘Climb Ladder’ prompt while on the crow's nest of the fallen mast.
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