After I recruit him and leave the Sword Coast, I talk to Hawkins on the ship and he says "Don't worry, sir, I know what I'm doing" and gives no dialog options for me to pick afterward. Online guides mention him as being a companion just like Chani, Patty, Venturo, etc., and quite entertaining.

Can Hawkins actually be made to come along on adventures? Is it a bug I'm encountering, or are the guides incorrect?