He's looking anyway, because with a name like Snake Island maybe they're EVERYWHERE and will be immediately visible!

... They're not. It looks like an ordinary stop, with not a scale in sight. It's almost disappointing, but not so much where Sephiroth remains in his seat. He's definitely going to investigate. "It'll be fine. I'll protect you if any look venomous. .. You can stay onboard if you'd like, the route takes about six hours."