Here is the full list of all 15 Don't Sink achievements.
Lost to the seas only you can find him. Rumor has it he is somewhere in the main menu!
Purchase the Man of War.
Capture and own 6 islands at the same time.
Complete a sea voyage that is at least 2,000 miles in distance.
Defeat 25 pirates at sea!
Try to capture the ferret captain!
Complete at least 50% of all available quests.
Spend 25,000 gold!
Purchase a better ship.
Travel a total of 20,000 miles by sea.
Complete the side quest, "Tough Decisions"
Build Cramton to completion starting from nothing.
Complete a sea voyage that is at least 1,000 miles in distance.
Capture an island!
Begin your journey!