Overview
Boating was introduced with the free Island Getaway DLC (v0.3.0, August 2025) and is available exclusively in Cahaya. There are no boats in Dowon or Bliss Bay. Boats are a transportation feature for traveling between Cahaya's three islands and accessing deep-water areas for fishing and diving. Boats are rental-only; there is no way to purchase or permanently own one.
Rental Boats
Five types of boats can be rented from a blue ticket booth at docks on Cahaya Beach. More expensive boats are primarily cosmetic differences rather than mechanical upgrades.
Boat | Description |
|---|---|
Old Jet Boat | Small motorboat. |
Troller | Fishing-oriented vessel. |
Skiff | Compact and maneuverable. |
Hydrojet | Fast watercraft. |
Catamaran | Larger dual-hull boat, good for group outings. |
Boat controls use the standard driving inputs: W/S for throttle, A/D for steering. The camera rotates freely while aboard.
Water Taxis
Bright yellow water taxis provide free fast travel between the three Cahaya islands. Select a destination from the map (marked with blue icons) and the taxi transports the Zoi directly. Water taxis are the quickest way to island-hop but skip the open-water experience.
Island Hopping
Cahaya has three islands, each with dock access points:
Island | Description |
|---|---|
Primary island with shops, farming plots, and the main dock. | |
Home to the Sri Lestari Resort with spa, arcade, and bowling. | |
Remote island for exploration. May require favorable weather to reach. |
Zois can also travel between islands using the smartphone travel function, but boats allow stops along the coastline for fishing or diving.
Boat Activities
While boats are primarily transportation, a few activities can be done from them:
Fishing from boats: click the tackle box behind the driver's seat to access fishing options. Boats reach deep-water spots with different species than shore fishing.
Diving departure: sail to deeper waters, then the Zoi can climb off the back to snorkel or dive (requires snorkeling gear and sufficient Swimming skill).
Group rides: multiple Zois can ride together on larger boats.
Onboard leisure activities (sunbathing, socializing on deck) are limited in the current Early Access version. Boats function more as a way to get around than as a standalone activity system.
Known Issues
Abandoned boats do not despawn. If a Zoi disembarks on a beach instead of a dock, the boat stays where it was left. This is a known bug.
Weather may restrict travel to the Deserted Island during storms.
Boat ownership is not available. This is one of the most requested features on the official forums.
Tips
Use water taxis for quick travel between islands. Rent boats when you want to fish in deep water or reach diving spots.
Bring a fishing rod before renting a boat if you plan to fish from it.
The Troller is oriented toward fishing. Consider it for dedicated fishing trips.
To avoid the boat abandonment bug, always disembark at a dock rather than on a beach.