I don't like quicktravel. Kills immersion for me and lessens the fun of exploration and the feel of traversing a real world that was always a huge part of the allure of a PB game. Also considering how modestly sized the islands are I do not really see myself even remotely tempted to use it (Skyrim after having seen all of he World was a different story)…

So 45-50 hours without quick travel is definitely acceptable to me…

But yeah, I too remember the claims Moriendor is noting among others . I am sure someone will say they meant the water too or whatever. In my neck of the woods we call that dissembling