Lithuanian family sails around the world in six years
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Vytautas and Joana Juškevičius of Panevėžys, Lithuania, began a six-year journey around the world with their six-year-old daughter, Luka, departing from Klaipėda in July 2024.
Vytautas shared that he told his future wife about his dream to sail around the world on their first date, a condition she accepted. The family spent years saving money, and began their voyage after Vytautas’ health declined due to overwork. The Juškevičiai family named their yacht “Luka” after their daughter.
They have already crossed nearly half of their planned route, traveling through 27 countries and across two oceans. They rely on autopilot to steer, but continuously monitor for obstacles. They spent the longest stretch of their journey, 28 days, sailing continuously across the Pacific Ocean. Currently, the family is preparing to make landfall in New Zealand, hoping to spend time on solid ground.
They have found that heavily advertised tourist locations often disappoint, with the San Blas Islands, belonging to Panama, making the biggest impression so far. Vytautas and Joana are also learning to appreciate Lithuanian life more, recognizing the relative comfort and stability they have at home after seeing more challenging living conditions elsewhere. They anticipate the entire journey will last around six years, adjusting their plans as needed.
