Crossing the Sea

Guide to obtaining the submarine in Final Fantasy VII, including the Junon Underwater Reactor, Carry Armor boss, and the Submarine Game.

Alright, so you've been through a lot with Cloud and Tifa, and now things are really kicking into high gear. You're back in control of the Highwind, and Cloud's leading the charge. This is a great time to wrap up any lingering sidequests or grab some sweet upgrades before the next big push. First off, remember that snowboarding minigame in Icicle Inn? You can head back there and try to conquer the Great Glacier again if you missed any items. Also, the Gold Saucer is fully operational again! This means you can get back into Chocobo breeding, which unlocks the Materia Caves and the Ancient Forest. Plus, the Battle Square is open, and you can snag some great items like the Champion Belt and the manual for Cloud's Omnislash for a better price. If you head back to Nibelheim and play the "Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII" in the mansion, Tifa will get her ultimate Limit Break, Final Heaven. And if you have Vincent in your party and visit the mysterious cave at ??? on the world map, you can even get his Limit Break manual for Chaos and his ultimate weapon, Death Penalty. But the main story is calling! Your next objective is to head to Junon for the Huge Materia. ### Junon Once you arrive at Junon, take the elevator from Under Junon up to the top level. It'll cost you 10 gil. When you get out, take the bottom-left path to the streets. As you run through, Cloud will notice the Mako Cannon is gone. Keep going to the end of the streets and into the roadway area. Head down the middle path, and you'll find a tunnel with some Shinra soldiers. After a bit of a chat, you'll go down an elevator. More talking, and then you'll have to fight two Submarine Crew enemies. After that, just follow the hallways to a save point and another elevator. ### Underwater Reactor This is where things get interesting. You'll be heading into the Junon Underwater Reactor. Be ready for a boss fight here against Carry Armor. It's a tough one, so make sure your party is ready. After you defeat Carry Armor, you'll finally get your hands on the submarine. This opens up a whole new world of exploration! You'll then have to play a minigame involving the submarine. Don't worry too much about it, just focus on collecting as much as you can. Once that's done, you'll be ready to continue your journey.