How To Avoid Sea Sickness On A Cruise

The pleasure of cruising along on open water with theremedies have been tried but not scientifically proven
sea breeze blowing at tropical temperatures is oneto work. Staying above deck and getting fresh air will
that every person should be able to experiencego a long way to normalizing your inner ear.
without the unpleasant side effect of nausea. I sufferCabin location can also be a factor in how much
from motion sickness from a variety of differentmotion you feel while trying to sleep. Select a cabin
sources. Even movement on a television screenthat is in the middle of the ship both horizontally and
makes me sick. Or when someone who is sittingvertically. If you pick a middle deck you will feel less
nearby nervously shakes their leg. Elevator rides makemotion from the sea and if you are close to the center
me nauseous and horse back riding too.of that deck you will feel less vibration from the
I have been sick to my stomach on a small fishingengines and under workings of the ship.
vessel that I paid a fortune to charter so when mySail on a ship that has stabilizers. All of the newest
brother suggested a cruise years ago I thought tomega liners have stabilizers that help minimize the
myself that I may have more fun jumping off the Eiffelrolling of the ship back and forth. Consider sailing on a
tower. At least it would end. I have since traveled onship that uses the Azipod propulsion system. All of the
many cruises without the troublesome problem of seaCarnival Cruise Lines ships have them. This system
sickness. I want to share what I have learned so thatpushes rather than pulls the ship through the water
you too can enjoying cruising as much I do.which reduces motion and creates much less vibration.
The easiest and most economical way to stop seaIt also has the added benefit of allowing sharper turns
sickness is to walk. This is what is meant by gettingfor the ship without causing a lean.
your sea legs. When you walk around a moving shipMedications such as Dramamine or Gravol decrease
the fluid in your inner ear learns the motion of the shipnausea. You don't have to buy these at home as they
in a controlled way. When you feel sea sicknessare available on the ship at the pursers desk where
coming on walk,walk,walk. The worst thing you can dothey are usually given out free of charge.
is take to your bed. Lying down will make your nauseaUnfortunately these drugs can make some people
worse. Once your body becomes accustomed to thedrowsy which does not make for an exciting cruise
motion you will no longer feel ill and will be able to sitexperience.
and lie down when you want to.Ear patches work wonders to get rid of sea sickness.
Another drug free way to curb your motion sickness isThe trans dermal scopolamine patch is about the size
by wearing a Sea Bands bracelet. The bracelet has aof a dime and is worn behind the ear. It's effects last
small bead on the inside that puts pressure on theabout 72 hours. This patch must be applied 8 hours
inside of your wrist. This is a pressure point that willbefore boarding the ship or you'll be playing catch up
reduce nausea. Children and pregnant women can uselater. The trans dermal patch does have side effects
Sea Bands as there are no side effects to thisranging from drowsiness to dry mouth.
method. They are available at most drug stores. BuyEven the astronauts from NASA have problems with
these before you leave home and put it on beforemotion sickness so you are not alone now are you
boarding the ship to be safe.weak and frail. Go on and book your cruise with
The use of ginger can help to reduce the nausea partpeace of mind because now you'll be like me and
of sea sickness but not the dizziness. Other herbaleveryone else who is openly addicted to cruising.