Where to hand in Captain's logbook

So you’re playing Raft, right? You found this Captain’s Logbook thing. It’s inside the Radio Tower, locked in a safe, in the room with that busted window. Once you grab it, you gotta take it somewhere specific. Give it to Mayor Croc on Caravan Island. That’s the only guy who wants it.

This isn’t just some random fetch quest. Turning it in actually pushes the story forward. Mayor Croc hangs out in the main building on the island, near the central plaza. Hand over the logbook, and bam—you finish the "Radio Tower" chapter. Then you get a new goal: find "Tangaroa."

Where is Caravan Island located?

Caravan Island is one of the first big story islands you’ll hit after the Radio Tower. It’s a desert-themed place—lots of sand, cacti, and a huge caravan of wagons in the middle. You’ll find it by following the radio signal after you finish the Radio Tower puzzle. Pretty easy to spot, honestly.

What happens after I hand in the Captain's Logbook?

Once you give it to Mayor Croc, he hands you the Tangaroa Coordinates. It’s a code you punch into your radio receiver. That shows you where Tangaroa is—the next big story spot. You’ll also unlock an achievement or trophy, depending on what you’re playing on. Nice little bonus.

Is there a specific time of day to hand in the logbook?

Nope. Day or night, doesn’t matter. But watch out—Caravan Island has nasty enemies like Lurkers and Screechers. Safer to go during the day when you can actually see them coming. The mayor’s always in his office, no matter the time.

Can I miss handing in the Captain's Logbook?

No way to miss it permanently. It’s a story-critical item. If you drop it or leave it on your raft, just go back to the Radio Tower. The safe’s open, and it’ll be there again. Caravan Island is always available once you have the coordinates. The only way to "miss" it is if you delete your save or start over. The game guides you there anyway.

Detailed Step-by-Step Checklist

• Step 1: Grab the Captain's Logbook from the safe in the Radio Tower (room with the broken window).
• Step 2: Put it in your inventory.
• Step 3: Sail to Caravan Island (follow the radio signal after finishing the Radio Tower).
• Step 4: Find Mayor Croc in the main building (near the central plaza).
• Step 5: Talk to him and choose to hand over the logbook.
• Step 6: Get the Tangaroa Coordinates.
• Step 7: Enter the coordinates into your radio receiver to unlock the next place.

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Expert Insight

"Turning in the Captain's Logbook is a huge moment in Raft’s story. A lot of new players get stuck because they think it’s just a collectible, not a quest item you have to deliver to a specific NPC. Always check your inventory for quest stuff and talk to every NPC on story islands. Mayor Croc is key—his dialogue points you to the next big chapter."

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