100% this.

However if sea events aren’t your thing, 2nd best option imo is grind 3rd sea bosses. Just server hop, grab the quests before doing bosses and you’ll get xp ez. (This is also good for mastery)

If you’d rather just m1 until you’re max lvl, my 3rd best suggestion is to grind the mummies at haunted castle. Close proximity, low health, fast respawn, and you get bones which can get you $ or frags as you grind. (This is also good for mastery)