The Disappointment In The Sighting Of Land In The Virgin Islands

It is always a challenge to end a charter voyage in the Caribbean.

Usually on the third or fourth day of a charter vacation in the Caribbean the watches seem to disappear, the conversation slows down, and books seem to be read at galactic speed in between the snorkeling and SCUBA diving. There is an amazing transformation that happens when you are in a tropical paradise on a yacht while being pampered 24 hours a day by your captain and your first mate.

Mark Twain was on a Caribbean voyage many years ago and had a similar experience. This is how he described the moment when the yacht was coming into port:

“There is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land again after a cheerful and carefree voyage.”

I can’t tell you how many times this has been my experience. Have you had a similar experience when you have ended your charter yacht vacation? Let me know your thoughts… Again, if you are on-island in St. Thomas between November 7 – 10, look me up at Yacht Haven Grande during the VICL Caribbean Charter Boat Show.