Who is Kapp'n?

Learn how to unlock Kapp'n and his mysterious boat tours in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Find out about unique islands, sea shanties, and Nook Miles costs.

Hey there! So, you're wondering about Kapp'n and his boat tours in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Let's get you sorted!

First off, to even get Kapp'n chilling on your pier, you need to have reached three-star island status. This means you've gotta unlock K.K. Slider. Don't worry if you're new to this; just focus on planting and watering flowers, adding some outdoor furniture, and making sure Blathers has gotten at least fifteen donations for the museum. Once K.K. Slider has visited and the credits have rolled, Isabelle will announce new features the next day, and yep, that includes Kapp'n and his boat. He's available 24/7, so no need to stress about catching him.

Now, about those Mystery Island Boat Tours! You've probably used Nook Miles Tickets from the airport to visit other islands before, right? Kapp'n's tours are a bit different, but super handy. For 1,000 Nook Miles – which is actually cheaper than a Nook Miles Ticket – he'll take you to a special island and serenade you with a sea shanty on the way. You can even react to his songs by clapping with the 'A' button, laughing with 'X', or showing surprise with 'Y'.

The islands Kapp'n visits are unique and can offer different seasons or times of day than your own. This is a huge plus if you're trying to catch specific bugs or find materials like snowflakes when it's not winter on your island. You can only take one tour per day with Kapp'n naturally, but if you're into time traveling, that limit doesn't really apply. It's a great way to find rare plants, bugs, and even those quirky Gyroids!