Can you get sea sickness on cruise ships?

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Don't worry too much about this: Big vessels like cruise ships don't move around nearly as much as small boats. And if you were fine on a small one you should be OK.

That said, being indoors is different from having fresh air and a clear view of the horizon like you do on a boat. So if yu're worried you can use the following:

* Accupressure wrist-band. My mom (a doctor) swore by these. The Sea Band brand gets good ratings on Amazon.

* Scopalamine patch. Works well, but requires a prescription and should only be worn for three days at a time (the medication isn't so good for you)

* Over-the-counter pills. Dramamine-type anti-nausea pills. These are usually available at the front desk. Take them BEFORE you feel sick. (Usually the ship will tell you if the weather will be rocky on any particular day.)

* Ginger. I don't get sea sick on cruises, but on sail boats I really like ginger candy or ginger capsules.

* Be nice to your stomach. Don't eat too much, and minimize your consumption of rich foods and alcohol. If you already feel sick, dry crackers and green apples can help settle your stomach.

There are more tips (including which cruises to avoid / seek out) on avoiding motion sickness here:
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/savvyguide/know_before_you_go/how_do_i_avoid_getting_sea_sick

Jay

It isn't all that common.

I have been on about 5 cruises and never got sick, nor did any of my guests.

The reason is because the ship is so huge, it isn't impacted by the normal motion of the water. It would have to be really rough seas for you to feel much of anything.

If you are really concerned, you can contact your physician and have him/her give you a presciption for the sea sickness patch.

But, I honestly don't think you need to be concerned. Spend plenty of time above decks in the fresh air.

Molly SH

Some people do and some people don't Don't book a room too close to the front or back of the boat, you will feel the movement more there.

Generally, though most people do not get sea sick on a cruise ship simply because it is so big, it is much harder for the movement to affect you. But be safe, bring medicine just in case

BTW, I LOVE NCL

Dave H

You can get sea sick on a cruise ship, my wife did. However, all the ships we've been on have meds. they can give you, or you can see the ships doctor and have something prescribed - although that route is expensive. Also, if you want, you can talk to your family doctor before going and he can prescribe something for you that you can take if you are afraid you might get sick. I don't remember what my wife took, but it was free, it relieved the symptoms so she wasn't sick anymore, there were no side effects that we noticed, and they weren't addicting. We've been on a couple of 7 day cruises out of Athens, I don't know if the medicine's would have continued to work if we had taken a 60 - 70 day world cruise.

Becca

Yes you can. I would suggest taking something with you for motion sickness just in case. You can get something over the counter for it. I recommend getting a rx for the motion sickness patch. When I went on my cruise I wore the patch behind my ear and I am glad I did because we had rough weather and a lot of people got sea sick. (I didn't!)

Miss E

yes. Of course

pearl_hoff

yes but pack some sea sick pill anyway in case

Yes, you can!
My suggestion:
Purchase an electronic sea sickness wristband. They sell them at boating stores nationally. I wore one on my cruise several weeks ago, and it took the nausea right away. It delivers a small pulse, and works brilliantly! There are other things you can buy in drugstores as well. It will really depend on how rocky the ship gets, and if you are prone to it!

rob123dev123

You are less likely to get sick on a Western caribbean cruise than Eastern. That is because the islands tend to protect from the weather. You are more likely to be sick on a cruise ship because of your perception.

When you are on a ship it doesn't look like its rocking but it is. Your inner ear tells your brain that you are rocking but your eyes tell your brain that you are not.

Thats when your brain gets "confused" and thats when you get sick

NicoleRose

You can still get sick of a cruise ship, just the same as any other boat. Often, it also depends on which way your body is laying when you sleep. I would suggest taking along medicine, and wear the bracelets that help prevent seasickness just in case.

Stephanie

you might

yes you may get sea sickness

I've only been on 2 cruises and just took standard travel sickness tablets on 1 cruise and they worked for me

Depends what ship you are on if you get it really bad the doctor on board can give injections at a cost of course - I went on P&O cruise to the Canary Islands and the injection would have been about Â£60

anne c

If you don't get sick on a small ship on the Great Lakes, then you probably won't get sick on a huge cruise ship. the Great Lakes can actually have more sickening wave action than the ocean, due to their shallower depth, coupled with great size. If you're worried, take some Dramamine along, and use it if needed. Some people like those motion sickness wrist bands, too. It's an acupressure thing.

cmelendez6604

it depends but there is still a chance!!! i'm leaving for my cruise on Sunday and a lil trick for seasicknesses is ginger...i bought some tablets and am gonna take them the day we sail...u know just in case!!! and i won't have the drowsiness of dramimine or other pills!!!
HAPPY CRUISIN!!!

cheyxclaustrophobia;

You probably wont, but it reall depends if it's windy or not.

Steph G

yes

"P"

Yes, You can. You might want to take somthing for motion sickness

Kaybee

yes you can get sea sick. it all depends because the ocean is different from lake michigan (that's for sure). and sometimes people who NEVER get sea sick, randomly will get sea sick

randall_nd

The larger the ship, the less movement you'll experience. If you are worried about seasickness, get your wrist bands and Bonine at Wal-Mart ahead of time. The on board store over charges for these things. Pringles are $3.50 on board, but why would you need to buy food when the ship is like a floating Golden Corral!!!
Bon Voyage!!!

Tom

You bet and it's 10 times worse if you're recovering from a day of drinking on one of those party boats!

Generally, a cruise ship is a LOT more stable than a small boat. They have considerable draft and have stabilizers that extend out when the ship is in motion that help. A lower deck, near the center of the ship room also helps.

The ship motion can be particularly bad if a major storm is nearby. The seas are also bigger in the Atlantic during winter months.

I've been on trips (mostly Eastern Caribbean in winter) where the crew placed airline barf bags in elevators and in public area.

Most lines give away Dramamine at the purser's desk. The unfortunate thing is that it doesn't work for everyone. There are a variety of other "cures". If you think you may have a problem with this, travel prepared. You don't want to end up in the ship infirmary or with a ruined trip...

TCB 32

i would think so

It's always a possibility, but if you did't get sick the other time, probably you won't feel sick this time either.

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