..Yes. It seems most of the "islands" are on top of giant creatures, leviathans. Would make it rather hard for you just "run" to them. [A bell rings up from the crows nest, along with the crew member shouting "Land ho!!" Right on cue, a massive turtle could be seen slowly moving in the distance.]

Well, it looks like you're in luck. [He crosses his arms, considering Sonic for a moment.] I'm sure even you know that this won't be the last time you'll find yourself out in the middle of the ocean. It would be in your best interest to find a means to traverse it without issue. Maybe those tattoos I've heard about might yield you the magic to do that. [Is he making Sonic be his guinea pig? Maybe. But it could also benefit Sonic so he isn't dead weight out on the ocean. It's win-win.]