TotK The Gathering Pirates: Clear North Akkala’s Ships

Where does The Gathering Pirates start?

Talk to Aya at East Akkala Stable, then clear the monster fleet at North Akkala Beach. This Tears of the Kingdom side quest is separate from both the newspaper investigations and the pirate hideout on Eventide Island.

From the stable, head toward the northeastern coast and look down from the cliffs for the ships. Use the interactive map to orient yourself along North Akkala Beach. Scout a place to land before committing to a glide; avoid swimming a long distance without a safe boarding point.

How should you clear the fleet?

1. Speak to Aya and select the quest in the Adventure Log.
2. Reach the coast and approach the pirate ships. A glide from higher ground can put you on a deck without a long swim.
3. Clear one accessible deck, then work through the connected ships and raised positions. Watch for archers attacking from above.
4. Use the Monster Forces bar to track the whole group. Defeating a large enemy does not mean the remaining smaller enemies are gone.
5. Once every monster is defeated and the quest asks you to report, return to Aya.

What helps against the stronger enemies?

Use the layout to separate enemies rather than standing between several attackers. A distracted monster may offer a Sneakstrike opening; the Bokoblin guide explains ranks and combat behavior. Enemy colors in your game can differ from the example screenshots as world progression changes them.

Explosive barrels can damage nearby enemies, but keep your own distance before igniting them. Make sure a retreat path is available so a hit does not knock you into the sea.

Why is the quest not complete yet?

The objective is every monster in the fleet. Search the other decks, steps and upper platforms if the bar still has health. A visible pile of drops only proves that one enemy was defeated.

If the log already tells you to report, the combat stage is finished. You still need to speak with Aya; looting the ships alone does not close the quest.

What do you receive?

Aya gives an Endura Carrot and two Pony Points after your report. Monster materials and treasure collected during the fight are separate from that reward.

For the other pirate quest, see Seeking the Pirate Hideout. Stable rewards are explained in horses, and the side-quest list groups nearby Akkala tasks.