Tracking down every sea shanty in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the best way to turn your rowdy crew into a professional choir. While sailing the Caribbean is relaxing on its own, there’s nothing quite like navigating the high seas to the rhythm of classics like “Spanish Ladies,” “Fish in the Sea,” or the timeless “Drunken Sailor.” To fill your ship’s songbook, you’ll need to hunt down these 18th-century musical treasures hidden throughout the archipelago.
Below, we’ve mapped out the locations for these collectibles to help you round out your pirate repertoire.
[Editor’s Note: This guide is currently in progress. While we have documented 25 shanty locations, there are believed to be 28 in total. We will update this guide as soon as the final three are confirmed.]Finding Sea Shanties in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
Shanties, often referred to as “song sheets,” are essential collectibles in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Each sheet you collect adds a unique track to your crew’s repertoire, which they will then perform while you sail the Jackdaw. Don’t let the varying names confuse you—song sheets and shanties are one and the same.
Your crew starts with 10 default tunes, but the rest are scattered across the map. To check if an island or city has a collectible waiting for you, open your map and hover over the location icon; a list of available activities and collectibles will appear.
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Every shanty location is marked on your map with a musical note icon. Once you arrive, look for a white, glowing sheet floating in the air. Be ready to sprint: as soon as you get near, the song sheet will take flight, leading you on a parkour chase. If you fail to catch it, simply move away and return to the spot to trigger a respawn.
Havana and Cape Bonavista Locations
You can find seven shanties within the city of Havana, with an additional one hidden in the small settlement of Cape Bonavista to the west.
| # | Song | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | So Early in the Morning | Head inland toward the settlement with stilt houses. Follow the southern tunnel to a natural courtyard and climb the trees to reach the floating sheet. |
| 2 | The Coasts of High Barbary | Look for the string of red flags hanging over the street. |
| 3 | Spanish Ladies | Found on a terrace featuring potted orange trees and laundry lines. |
| 4 | Running Down to Cuba | Suspended on a rope stretching above the street. |
| 5 | Bully in the Alley | Located on a rope adorned with red flags. |
| 6 | Derby Ram | Near the docks, nestled between smaller vessels. |
| 7 | Billy Riley | On a rooftop adjacent to a chimney. |
| 8 | Dead Horse | Positioned on a roof near the distinctive yellow tower. |
Shanties in Nassau
Visit the major hub of Nassau in the Eleuthera region to secure five additional songs.
| # | Song | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leave Her, Johnny | Hidden in the bushes located between three trees. |
| 2 | Paddy Doyle’s Boots | Found on a rooftop. |
| 3 | Randy Dandy-O | Located on a roof. |
| 4 | Drunken Sailor | On top of a wooden house. |
| 5 | Stormalong John | Hovering near the ground between tents and a small stool. |
Shanties in Kingston
Kingston, located in the southeast, features six shanties grouped closely together in the town center.
| # | Song | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roll and Go | Found on a small white awning in the shopping district. |
| 2 | Hi-Ho Come Roll Me Over | Found on a roof. |
| 3 | Good Morning Ladies All | Located on a roof. |
| 4 | Handy Me Boys | Found on a lower-level roof. |
| 5 | The Sailboat Malarkey | Sitting atop a large building. |
| 6 | Cheerly Man | Found on a tall, narrow structure. |
Shanties in Great Inagua
Edward’s home base in the southeast contains two shanties.
| # | Song | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whiskey Johnny | Follow the path east toward the Manor; look for it floating on a tree near the gate. |
| 2 | Wild Goose | Head south from the town center toward the pig pens; turn left and look for the sheet nearby. |
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