The Vestrit family is a prominent lineage in the world of the Realm of the Elderlings, created by author Robin Hobb. They are known for their connection to the sea and their ownership of the ship, the Vivacia, which is a living ship bonded to the family. The family's wealth and status are tied to their maritime trade and the management of their shipping business. Key members of the Vestrit family include Althea Vestrit, a strong-willed daughter who aspires to be a ship's captain, and her father, Captain Vestrit, who struggles with the family's declining fortunes. The family's dynamics and challenges are central to the narrative, highlighting themes of duty, ambition, and the bond between humans and their ships.