Cid will assist you in reaching the Vanu-held territory in the Sea of Clouds.

Requirements

This quest is available if you have completed the quest In Search of the Soleil.

Starting the Quest

Talk to Alphinaud in Ishgard to begin the quest.

Speak with Cid

Use an Aethernet Shard to go to the Athenaeum Astrologicum Aethernet Shard, then go south to the quest icon on the map. Talk to Cid. There will be a cutscene.

Speak with Wedge

Talk to Wedge and say Yes to board the Enterprise. There will be a cutscene.

Speak with Alphinaud

Talk to Alphinaud to complete the quest.

Next Main Scenario Quest

After you complete the quest, talk to Alphinaud to accept the next quest: Familiar Faces.