The Truth About Sea Sickness On A Cruise
A little preparation before your vacation cruise or seminar cruise can make sure you are not bothered by sea sickness while at sea.Don't Go By Past EventsSome of our cruise seminar customers assume they will be sea sick because they were sick on a previous boating excursion. Remember that the bigger the boat, the smoother the ride. Cruise ships are exceedingly large. Most are longer than a football field and their length and huge weight makes them very stable. They do not rock like smaller ships. Also, modern cruise ships have stabilizers and other devices that make the ride much more smooth than the sea. Just because you got sick in a small boat does not mean you will be sick on a huge cruise ship. Also, sea sickness is temporary.Not only does it only occur on the few days you will be on board that have high winds and seas, but the more you sail, the less you will be bothered. Many people get their "sea legs" in just a day or two.Smooth SailingChoose a cruise itinerary that is in sheltered waters. We do all our group cruises in the Caribbean Sea which is a sheltered area, Canada/New England which mostly hugs the coast for shelter and the Alaska inside passage. Avoid itineraries like crossing the Atlantic, the Alaska outside passage and open waters until you have your sea legs.Prevention TechniquesIf you do begin to feel sea sick, do not start at fixed points on the ship or the horizon. Also, do not look through binoculars as this can cause the problem. Don't stare at fixed items or stare down long corridors. The more you look around, the better you will feel. Eat light and non greasy foods.Cures For Sea SicknessThere are many things you can do to cure sea sickness if it occurs. Ask any bar tender on board, they all have their favorite cures. Eating ginger will help. You can ask for ginger. There are also ginger pills you can take. There are elastic bands that cure sea sickness. They gently press a plastic dome into your wrist. It is an acupressure cure and it works well with some people. These "Sea Bands" are available in the ship gift shop and at drugs stores in most areas.There are over the counter remedies that work well such as Bonine or Dramamine. I take half a pill when I need it and it cure my sea sickness without making me too drowsy.There are also prescription patches that fit behind the ear that cure sea sickness.There are doctors on board who will help. Use the phone system to contact the medical staff and they will look after you.Don't let a fear of sea sickness keep you from enjoying a cruise and seminar. You probably won't have it and if you do, there are lots of ways to cure or minimize it.
