Checkpoint Charlie is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, picked up in Boatyard, Viceport, Vice City Mainland. The objective: complete the Course. This GTA Vice City Checkpoint Charlie walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Boatyard, Viceport, Vice City Mainland.
- Objective: Complete the Course.
- Reward: $5,000, $50,000 if all levels are completed and Asset generates up to $2,000 a day.
- Unlocks: Cap the Collector (if Cop Land, Hit the Courier and exactly four other assets are completed first).
- Unlocked by: Shakedown and Purchase of the Boatyard.
GTA Vice City Checkpoint Charlie walkthrough
- Race the boat checkpoint course and collect the packages before time runs out.
How GTA Vice City Checkpoint Charlie fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted, or if any of the following happens:
- Boat destroyed.
- Timer runs out.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA Vice City missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Vice City? See all GTA Vice City missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA Vice City cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA Vice City Checkpoint Charlie?
Pick it up in Boatyard, Viceport, Vice City Mainland.
What do you get for completing GTA Vice City Checkpoint Charlie?
$5,000, $50,000 if all levels are completed and Asset generates up to $2,000 a day.
What fails GTA Vice City Checkpoint Charlie?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Boat destroyed; Timer runs out.
What does GTA Vice City Checkpoint Charlie unlock?
Cap the Collector (if Cop Land, Hit the Courier and exactly four other assets are completed first).
Which version of GTA Vice City is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA Vice City, aside from minor control differences.
