Christmas in the Caribbean

After 4 days and 5 nights at sea we finally arrived to the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas! Upon approaching the dock all crew are called up to the main deck to assist with the fenders and to make sure the lines are in place. I have to admit the feeling I experienced upon pulling into the harbor was exhilarating; lots of moving parts and a great sense of being part of a crew. Such an exciting moment to finally have arrived at our destination and be docking next to all the other super yachts. It is funny to see all the other crew around checking us out as we pulled in to port. We then enjoyed a celebratory crew meal out with the captain at a local restaurant which was really nice.

We spent the next few days preparing the boat for our charter guests. Lots of cleaning/detailing, scrubbing and provisioning. It was a few longs days followed by a couple fun nights at the local yacht haven bar called the Fat Turtle. It has been fun bonding with all my fellow crew members, it is a great group and I am loving everyone. We all worked very hard so we could ensure we enjoyed Christmas day off work.

Christmas in the crew mess - very festive!

Christmas dinner!

Christmas was spent cruising around the island in a sweet yellow jeep with a few of the crew, and finally landing at Coki Point beach and joining the rest of the group. We relaxed, swam, had some lunch and just enjoyed the sunshine. It was a pretty epic day and much needed before we work seven days straight with our charter guests. After the beach we all headed back to the boat to enjoy a wonderful meal and a secret Santa gift exchange. It was a great day and everyone was in high spirits. It was difficult being away from home and my family but I was able to skype them and have a tiny taste of home, not the same but I know in this industry holidays are spent with your crew family instead.

The Mia Elise II docked in the harbor

Hull Bay

Coki Point Beach

Hull Bay

Magens Bay

Magens Bay Lookout