Crane Cape

Crane Cape is a coastal promontory on the eastern edge of Starsand Island. It juts out into the ocean with a lighthouse at its tip and a wooden pier offering scenic views. The area is connected to Half-Moon Bay to the south and Blue Beach to the northwest. While Crane Cape has no shops or NPC residences, it offers multiple treasure chests, a hidden island accessible by swimming, a repairable Bus Stop, shore fishing, and gathering resources. It is one of the quieter regions on the island, making it a popular spot for screenshots and relaxed exploration.

Points of Interest

Bus Stop

Crane Cape has one Bus Stop that can be repaired for fast travel access. It requires the standard repair materials:

Repairing the Crane Cape stop connects it to the island bus network, allowing 15 coin trips to and from any other repaired Bus Stop. This is particularly useful since Crane Cape is on the eastern edge of the island and would otherwise require a long walk. The bus stop requires completing the Building Starsand Station quest before it becomes available for repair.

Treasure Chests

Crane Cape has multiple treasure chest locations, including fixed spawns, secret chests, and treasure map destinations.

The pier chest is guaranteed on your first visit and is one of the easiest treasure chests to find in the game. The lighthouse chest requires checking around the base of the structure. The island chest requires swimming to the hidden island (see below). Fixed treasure chests typically contain crafting materials, cooking ingredients, or furniture blueprints.

Secret Chests

Crane Cape may also have secret chest trigger zones, indicated by glowing yellow or gold lights on the ground. When you find one of these spots, a treasure chest appears after you complete a small environmental task, such as a parkour puzzle or interaction challenge. Secret chests reset and can respawn, unlike fixed chests which are one-time only.

The Hidden Island

One of the more interesting secrets in the region is a small unnamed island visible from the lighthouse. The island does not appear labeled on the map, but you can reach it by swimming eastward from the tip of the cape.

To reach the hidden island:

1. Go to the lighthouse at the tip of Crane Cape.

2. Look east across the water for the island outline.

3. Swim directly toward it from the cape's eastern point.

4. Explore the island for gathering nodes and a treasure chest.

Warning: Swimming drains stamina. Bring food that restores stamina before attempting the crossing. If you run out of stamina in the water, you will pass out and wake up at home the next morning with reduced energy. Eat a stamina-restoring meal right before entering the water to maximize your swimming distance.

The hidden island contains gathering nodes and may have a treasure chest or collectible depending on your exploration progress. It is a common destination for players completing the Explorer profession since visiting unmarked locations contributes to exploration milestones.

Fishing

The pier and coastline at Crane Cape offer shore fishing opportunities. Standard ocean fish species are available from the cape's shores. This is regular shore fishing, not deep-sea fishing; you do not need the Parrot Ship to fish here.

The pier is a convenient spot to cast from, with open water on both sides. Fish caught at Crane Cape follow the same seasonal and time-of-day schedules as other ocean shore locations. Bring the appropriate bait and a rod at or above the Cloud Rod tier for the best results with ocean species.

Resources

Crane Cape has standard surface resources for gathering. The coastal location provides both land and beach-specific items.

There are no mining nodes at Crane Cape. For ores like Copper, Iron, and Gold, head into the Moonlit Forest instead. Crane Cape is best treated as a light gathering and exploration stop rather than a dedicated resource farming area.

Getting There

Crane Cape is accessible on foot from Starsand Town by heading east. The walking distance is moderate. Faster options include:

Connections

Crane Cape's proximity to Half-Moon Bay makes it a natural extension of a trip to the AquaBlue Outpost. If you are visiting Delphin for Angler profession quests, consider swinging east to Crane Cape to grab treasure chests and gather beach resources on the same trip.

Tips

• Check the pier end for a guaranteed treasure chest on your first visit. It is easy to walk past it.

• Bring stamina-restoring food before swimming to the hidden island. Running out of stamina in the water means passing out and losing the rest of the day.

• Repair the Crane Cape Bus Stop early if you plan to fish or explore the eastern coast regularly. The small fare saves a long walk.

• The lighthouse viewpoint is one of the best spots for photo mode ocean shots. Time your visit for sunset or sunrise for the best lighting.

• Crane Cape is a common destination for treasure maps. When a map arrow points east, this region is a likely target.

• Combine a Crane Cape visit with a trip to Half-Moon Bay to the south. Both areas are close together and offer different resources and activities.

• The hidden island counts toward exploration milestones in the Explorer profession. Visit it at least once to add it to your Islandpedia.