Is it common to get seasick on a yacht?

Seasickness is fairly common on a yacht in open water — but uncommon in the protected charter grounds of the Caribbean. The BVI sit inside the Sir Francis Drake Channel, where most passages are 2-10 nautical miles between protected anchorages and the seas rarely exceed 4 feet. Open-ocean delivery legs (e.g., to Anguilla or the Grenadines) can produce motion. Most charter guests adjust by the second day as the inner ear acclimates. About 25-30% of first-time charterers feel mildly queasy on day one; under 5% have ongoing symptoms past day three. Pre-medication with scopolamine or Bonine eliminates most cases. Choose a sheltered destination if you’re prone.