The Cape of Stranglethorn is the southern part of Stranglethorn Vale, now split from the Shattering. It traces the escalating conflict between the goblin pirates of Booty Bay and their rivals, the Bloodsail Buccaneers. The rest of the zone is dotted with troll ruins and sandy beaches.

The Gurubashi Arena is also a point of interest--it is an arena that has a treasurechest placed at the center every 3 hours. Players fight over the contents of the chest, either for useful loot, or for the vanity achievement Gurubashi Arena Grand Master.

Booty Bay is a major city run by goblin pirates--many profession trainers are located here, as well as a neutral Auction House, bank, Inn, fishing contest, rogue trainer, boat to Ratchet, and unique recipe/item vendors.