The pharmacist tells me to explore the baloon room while he makes the potion for the captain. He says he gave me privileged access to that area. However, the guard will not let me enter the VIP area. I have already battled with all the ship's trainers, defeated Jackson, and talked to all the NPC's.
Finally, I do not have the potion, and i can not enter the VIP area.
I'm sorry if there's anything I missed, but I've tried everything.