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Getting Started with OSRS SailingBefore you can start your sailing journey, you need to complete the Pandemonium quest. This quest is available to all members and has no skill requirements.
Quest LocationStart at Port Sarim docks by speaking to Will or Anne
The quest teaches you basic sailing mechanics and rewards you with your first raft.
Quest Rewards
First StepsAfter completing the quest:
Raft
Skiff
Sloop
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Ship Types & UpgradesAs you level up Sailing, you'll unlock access to better ships with more facilities and capabilities. Here's what to aim for:
| Level | Ship Type | Size | Facilities | Cost | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raft |
1×3 | 1 | Free | Basic starter vessel |
| 15 |  Skiff |
2×5 | 7 | 15K | Unlocks salvaging, 2 crew |
| 50 | Sloop |
3×10 | 11 | 200K | Full features, 5 crew, best efficiency |
Required for navigating rapids. Materials: 3 oak planks, 6 iron bars
Improves ship durability. Materials: 10 oak hull parts, 300 iron nails, 20 swamp tar
Essential for first Barracuda Trial. Add linen sails for speed boost
Required for Jubbly Jive. Add Inoculation Station facility
Unlocks Gwenith Glide. Build Crystal Extractor at 73 for max efficiency
Sailing XP CalculatorComplete these quests for massive XP rewards and unlock new content:
Starts: Port Sarim docks
+300 XP
Your introduction to Sailing. Learn basic mechanics and receive your first raft.
Starts: The Pandemonium pub
+800 XP
Unlock the crowbar tool for advanced sea charting. Requires: 30 Smithing, The Knight's Sword
Starts: Catherby docks
+1,400 XP
Unlock Brimhaven port and the current duck tool. Requires: 10 Fishing
Starts: The Great Conch
+10,000 XP 🔥
Major quest unlocking Tortugan storyline. Requires: 48 Construction, 34 Crafting, 45 Hunter, 51 Slayer, 40 Woodcutting
| Level Range | Best Method | XP per Hour | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-30 | Port Tasks + Sea Charting | 15-25k | ⭐ Easy |
| 30-55 | Tempor Tantrum (Barracuda Trial) | 30-45k | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| 55-72 | Jubbly Jive (Barracuda Trial) | 70-100k | ⭐⭐⭐ Hard |
| 72-99 | Gwenith Glide (Barracuda Trial) | 120-180k | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard |
| Level | Unlock | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 Port Tasks simultaneously | Double your task efficiency |
| 15 | Skiff + Shipwreck Salvaging | First major training boost + AFK option |
| 28 | 3 Port Tasks simultaneously | Maximize courier task XP rates |
| 30 | Barracuda Trials + Bounty Tasks | High-intensity training begins (25-45k XP/hr) |
| 40 | First Crewmate (Jobless Jim) | Automate cannon firing or salvaging |
| 50 | Sloop | Best ship with max facilities and crew |
| 55 | Jubbly Jive Trial | 70-100k XP/hr training method unlocked |
| 56 | 4 Port Tasks simultaneously | Peak courier task efficiency |
| 72 | Gwenith Glide Trial | 120-180k XP/hr - fastest method to 99 |
| 73 | Crystal Extractor | +24k passive XP/hr on top of other methods → Full Guide |
| 73 | Mercenary Shipwreck | 63-115k+ XP/hr salvaging, 127 XP per salvage → Full Guide |
| 84 | 5 Port Tasks simultaneously | Maximum task capacity |
Barracuda Trials Quick ReferenceThe first Barracuda Trial, perfect for players starting their journey into high-intensity training.
The second trial with tighter routes and faster timing windows. Excellent XP rates for mid-level training.
The ultimate trial offering the best XP rates in the game. Master this for the fastest path to 99.
Pro Tips & TricksEvery 60 seconds while sailing, you'll see a wind icon appear. Click your sails immediately for a 12-second speed boost and 150-300 XP. This adds up to 10-15k passive XP per hour just from sailing around!
Port Tasks reward you with planks, nails, and bars. Only buy what you absolutely need for immediate upgrades - you'll get most materials naturally through tasks.
Wait until you actually need them. You'll rebuild your ship several times, and early facilities become obsolete.
Unlock Jobless Jim at 40 and assign him to salvaging hooks or cannons. Free passive XP!
One-time charting tasks give massive XP chunks. Complete them while doing Port Tasks for free bonus XP.
CRITICAL: Place it directly in front of helm (Sloop) or beside helm (Skiff). Wrong placement makes it useless! → See detailed placement guide
With optimal methods: ~120-150 hours. Breakdown: 1-30 (~5hrs), 30-55 (~15hrs), 55-72 (~25hrs), 72-99 (~75-105hrs at Gwenith Glide)
Shipwreck Salvaging offers 2-5 minutes of AFK time. At 73+, you get 60k+ XP/hr while watching Netflix. Build a Salvaging Station to avoid bank trips. → Full Salvaging Guide
Sailing is slightly profitable overall. Port Tasks give valuable rewards, and salvaging can net 500k-1M GP from 15-99. Initial ship upgrades cost ~500k total.
Yes! Pandemonium has no requirements. However, some later quests need other skills (e.g., Troubled Tortugans needs 51 Slayer). You can still train Sailing to high levels without quests.
Absolutely! Even unranked completions give good XP. Focus on collecting all supplies first, speed comes with practice. Many players get 80k+ XP/hr at Jubbly Jive without achieving Marlin time.
Sloop (50+) is larger (3×10 vs 2×5), has 11 vs 7 facility slots, and allows 5 crew vs 2. It's essential for endgame efficiency but Skiff works fine until 50.
Yes. Gwenith Glide is in Prifddinas, requiring Song of the Elves completion. Alternative 72-99 methods include high-level salvaging or Bounty Tasks (slower but still viable).
Yes! Sloops support up to 5 players. Friends can operate facilities like cannons and salvaging hooks while you helm. Great for Ship Combat and social training.
