Voyage Types & Factions Overview

Understand Sea of Thieves voyage types and factions like Gold Hoarders and Order of Souls, covering their unique offerings and progression routes.

Embark on diverse adventures by understanding the different voyage types and the factions that offer them. This section breaks down the core Trading Companies – Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls, and Merchant Alliance – detailing their unique voyage offerings and how they contribute to your pirate progression.

Voyages are the primary quests in Sea of Thieves, guiding you towards treasure, combat, or trade. Each of the main Trading Companies offers distinct voyage types, catering to different playstyles and rewarding you accordingly.

The Core Trading Companies

Trading Company	Primary Focus	Voyage Types Offered	Reputation Gain
Gold Hoarders	Treasure Hunting	X Marks the Spot Maps Riddle Maps Treasure Vault Voyages	Selling treasure chests, artifacts, and trinkets.
Order of Souls	Bounty Hunting	Skeleton Bounty Voyages (tracking specific captains) Skeleton Fleet Battles (World Event)	Selling cursed skulls from defeated captains and bosses.
Merchant Alliance	Trade & Delivery	Cargo Runs Animal Delivery Voyages Trade Good Voyages	Delivering cargo crates, animals, and completing trade requests.

Voyage Mechanics Explained

• X Marks the Spot Maps (Gold Hoarders): These maps show an island with an 'X' indicating where treasure is buried. You must navigate to the island and find the correct spot using visual cues.
• Riddle Maps (Gold Hoarders): These provide a series of riddles that, when solved, lead you to the treasure's location. Each riddle usually points to a specific island or landmark.
• Treasure Vault Voyages (Gold Hoarders): These voyages reward you with a key to a Treasure Vault. You must then find the vault and solve its puzzle to collect the loot within.
• Skeleton Bounty Voyages (Order of Souls): These quests task you with hunting down specific skeleton captains. You'll track them across islands and defeat them to claim their skulls.
• Cargo Runs (Merchant Alliance): You'll be given specific cargo crates to deliver to a designated outpost or seapost. You must protect the cargo from damage (e.g., keeping it dry, away from fire).
• Animal Delivery Voyages (Merchant Alliance): Similar to cargo runs, but you must collect animals in cages and deliver them safely, ensuring they don't get sick or die.

Other Factions and Voyage Types

• Hunter's Call: While not a traditional voyage-giver, they accept fish and cooked meals. You can fish at various locations to acquire their goods.
• Athena's Fortune: Unlocked after reaching level 50 in the other three core companies. Athena's Fortune voyages are legendary quests involving multiple steps and high-value loot, including Athena's Chests.
• Tall Tales: These are story-driven adventures that don't directly involve Trading Companies but offer unique lore, puzzles, and sometimes valuable quest items.
• Raid Voyages: These are Trading Company-themed versions of World Events, offering unique challenges and rewards.

Choosing the right voyage type based on your crew's strengths and desired rewards is key to a successful and profitable pirating career.