>>26568822If they do get there I would expect some kind of wild encounter mechanic, probably in the vein of "pokemon leap onto your little yatch".
I mean if a galley with eight epic-level wizard-warior-cleric-knights on board can get repeatedly accosted by some jellyfish and squid, the same is probably true of any trainer with a small personal boat.
Also that'll allow you to Dive in those deep spots, park your boat halfway and jump in.