The Merryweather Heist (Offshore) is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Floyd’s Apartment (start), SS Bulker and Sandy Shores Airfield (end) for Trevor Philips. This GTA 5 The Merryweather Heist (Offshore) walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Floyd’s Apartment (start), SS Bulker and Sandy Shores Airfield (end).
- Given by: Trevor Philips.
- Reward: Subversive.
- Unlocks: Blitz Play (if Trash Truck, Tow Truck, Boiler Suits, Masks, Getaway Vehicle, The Hotel Assassination,Did Somebody Say Yoga? and Hood Safari are completed first) and Sonar Collections Dock.
- Unlocked by: By the Book, Minisub and Cargobob (Only if the offshore method was selected).
GTA 5 The Merryweather Heist (Offshore) walkthrough
- Find a four-seater vehicle.(Michael).
- Drive to the airstrip. (Michael).
- Get in the Cargobob. (Michael).
- Use the grappling hook to pick up the submersible. (Michael).
- Fly to the test site. (Michael).
- Release the submersible near to the test site. (Michael).
- Use the Trackify app to locate the device.(Trevor).
- Go to the device. (Trevor).
- Ascend to the surface level.(Trevor).
- Pick up the submersible. (Michael).
- Fly to the airstrip. (Michael).
- Defend against the oncoming attack from Merryweather. (Franklin).
- Change your position to the rear of the Cargobob.(Franklin).
- Fly to the airstrip. (Michael).
- Fly low over the airstrip and release the submersible.(Michael).
How GTA 5 The Merryweather Heist (Offshore) fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Floyd died.
- Wade died.
- Trevor/Franklin/Michael was left behind.
- The submersible was destroyed.
- The Cargobob was destroyed.
- The Cargobob was abandoned.
- Merryweather weren’t dealt with quickly enough.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 The Merryweather Heist (Offshore)?
Pick it up in Floyd’s Apartment (start), SS Bulker and Sandy Shores Airfield (end) for Trevor Philips.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 The Merryweather Heist (Offshore)?
Subversive.
What fails GTA 5 The Merryweather Heist (Offshore)?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Floyd died; Wade died; Trevor/Franklin/Michael was left behind; the submersible was destroyed; the Cargobob was destroyed; the Cargobob was abandoned; Merryweather weren’t dealt with quickly enough.
What does GTA 5 The Merryweather Heist (Offshore) unlock?
Blitz Play (if Trash Truck, Tow Truck, Boiler Suits, Masks, Getaway Vehicle, The Hotel Assassination,Did Somebody Say Yoga? and Hood Safari are completed first) and Sonar Collections Dock.
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
