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The Curse of Monkey Island Hints

Where can I get a ship?

  • 1 of 11: The only one on Plunder Island is at Danjer Cove.
  • 2 of 11: To get on board the ship, try taking the small boat.
  • 3 of 11: You will need to get inside the captain's room on the ship.
  • 4 of 11: Once you've reached the ship, try talking to the first mate.
  • 5 of 11: But he's not going to listen to you.
  • 6 of 11: He'll only listen to the captain.
  • 7 of 11: Maybe you could pretend to be the captain.
  • 8 of 11: Seen any good books lately?
  • 9 of 11: There was a ventriloquism book hidden backstage at the theater.
  • 10 of 11: Use the magic wand on the magic hat (both backstage), and you'll find the book inside the hat.
  • 11 of 11: Use the book on the captain, to talk to the first mate.  The two of them will then leave the ship, and it will be all yours.