Amanda Knapp
Booty Bay is a popular location in Azeroth, run by the Blackwater Raiders. Horde players can access the city by boat from Ratchet, while Alliance players can take the Orgrimmar zeppelin to Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk south. Alternatively, Alliance players can swim from Westfall Lighthouse or take the road from Duskwood.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Can you still get a boat to Booty Bay? | Yes |
| Where do you get the boat from? | Ratchet |
| Where is Ratchet? | The Barrens |
| How do you get to Ratchet? | Go through The Sludge Fen east to the Southfury River, then follow the river south to Ratchet |
| Is there another way to get to Booty Bay? | Yes, you can take the Orgrimmar zeppelin to Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk south |
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What You'll Learn
Getting to Booty Bay from Ratchet
To get to Booty Bay from Ratchet, you need to make your way to the dock at the far end of town. From there, you can hop on a boat that will take you straight to Booty Bay. Horde players usually access the city this way.
Alternatively, you can take the Orgrimmar zeppelin to Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk south until you reach Booty Bay.
Alliance players can also get to Booty Bay from Ratchet, but it is a bit tougher. They will have to travel from the human-centric areas of Elwynn Forest and Duskwood all the way through Stranglethorn Vale. They can also swim along the coast from Westfall, but this is not recommended as it is not 100% safe.
Another option for crossing the Barrens to Ratchet is to go through The Sludge Fen east to the Southfury River. Then follow the river south to Ratchet, avoiding the Horde guards at the bridge.
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Getting to Booty Bay as an Alliance player
If you want to travel by sea, you'll need to make your way to Ratchet in the Barrens and approach the dock at the far end of the town. From there, you can take a boat that goes directly to Booty Bay. To get to Ratchet, you can go through The Sludge Fen east to the Southfury River. Then follow the river south to Ratchet, avoiding the Horde guards at the bridge.
Alternatively, you can swim to Booty Bay from Westfall, staying as far out as possible to avoid fatigue.
If you prefer to travel by land, you'll need to make your way from the human-centric areas of Elwynn Forest and Duskwood, through the entirety of Stranglethorn Vale, until you reach Booty Bay. Another option is to go through Ashenvale into the Barrens and then take the boat from Ratchet to Booty Bay. To avoid the Horde guards along the way, hug the wall as you cross into the Barrens and stay close to the wall until you're sure you're clear.
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Getting to Booty Bay as a Horde player
Alternatively, you can take the Orgrimmar zeppelin to Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk south until you reach Booty Bay.
If you want to avoid the Horde guards, you can cross the Barrens to Ratchet by going through The Sludge Fen east to the Southfury River. Follow the river south to Ratchet, avoiding the guards at the bridge.
Another option is to start in Ashenvale at Astranaar and head towards the Ashenvale/Barrens border with the Horde outpost. Stay to the far left and hug the wall to get past the guards. Continue hugging the wall after crossing into the Barrens until you feel safe. From there, you can catch the boat from Ratchet to Booty Bay.
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Getting to Booty Bay from Duskwood
A more popular option is to take the boat from Ratchet in the Barrens. To get to Ratchet, you can either go through the Sludge Fen east to the Southfury River, or take the Orgrimmar zeppelin to Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk north. Once you reach Ratchet, you can take the boat to Booty Bay.
Alternatively, Alliance players can swim along the coast from Westfall, but this is a risky option as you could encounter fatigue.
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Getting to Booty Bay from Westfall
To get to Booty Bay from Westfall, you can either take a boat or swim.
If you want to take the boat, you'll first need to make your way to Ratchet in the Barrens. You can get to Ratchet by going through The Sludge Fen east to the Southfury River, then following the river south to Ratchet, avoiding the Horde guards at the bridge. Once you're in Ratchet, you can take a boat that goes straight to Booty Bay. Alternatively, you can take the Orgrimmar zeppelin to Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk south until you reach Booty Bay.
If you'd prefer to swim, you can do so from the Westfall Lighthouse. Stay as far out as possible to avoid fatigue. This will take around 10 minutes and is 100% safe.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat from Ratchet still goes to Booty Bay.
To get to Ratchet, you can go through The Sludge Fen to the east of the Southfury River, then follow the river south to Ratchet, avoiding the Horde guards at the bridge.
Yes, Alliance players can also brave the road from Duskwood or swim along the coast from Westfall.
Horde players can take the Orgrimmar zeppelin to Grom’gol Base Camp in Stranglethorn Vale and walk south until they reach Booty Bay.
Booty Bay is run by the Blackwater Raiders and offers facilities to any traveller passing through, regardless of their faction. It is also home to the world-renowned Salty Sailor Tavern.
