Worried about sea sickness?

Won't book a cruise because you're worried about the constant movement?

The cruise ships these days now have stabilizers which the Captain will activate if he thinks they water is getting a bit choppy & will reduce the rocking motion of the ship. The stabilizers help a ship move more smoothly & will reduce passengers getting seasick. Cruise ship stabilizers extend out below the water line on the port (left) and starboard (right) hand sides of the ship. They prevent it from rolling to the left and right as it moves through the water. They act much as do airplane wing flaps, which can be adjusted to reduce turbulence. Although no stabilizers can prevent 100 percent of a cruise ship's movement, they can significantly reduce it. This is especially desireable in rough conditions when the waves are high or the wind is strong.



Fortunately there are a wide range of options available to you...

Personally I use the Acupressure band and these work an absolute treat for me & I would highly recommend these to anyone! They're an elastic band, looks a lot like a thick hair Tye on both of your wrists & has a plastic round button that you position on the inner wrist. Because the bands do not use drugs, they do not cause any of the side effects associated with any other anti-nausea drugs and can be worn on each wrist whenever you feel nauseous. They are suitable for both adults and children & very affordable $20 or so for a set!

Ginger - another natural remedy that has been used for hundreds of years! Its natural chemicals are thought to combat nausea and vomiting. You can purchase a bag onboard or you buy some at the supermarket before you leave however do remember that any uneaten ginger must be discarded of before you disembark!

One of the most common motion sickness prescriptions is the "patch," or or transderm scop (scopolamine).. It contains chemicals that counteract side effects such as nausea and cold sweats. This new method is in the form of a patch which is applied behind the ear & releases an active substance through the skin into the blood stream over a prolonged period of up to 3 days. Only recommended for adults and children over 10 years of age & there are known side effects such as drowsiness.

Here are some other good tips to avoid getting sea sick...

• When you going through the booking process please ask us for a cabin in the middle of the ship - this is the best place to be! The cheaper cabins are located up the front or the back of the ship & it's usually not too much more to pay to get into the middle area...
  
• Stay busy! Concentrate on something else to keep your mind otherwise occupied. Sometimes it's mind over matter...
  
• Get some fresh air - you will be able to find a quiet spot onboard the open decks
• Fix your gaze upon a fixed point such as the horizon or land...
  
• Watch your consumption of foods, drinks, and alcohol before and during travel. Avoid excessive alcohol and foods or liquids that "do not agree with you" or make you feel unusually full. Heavy, spicy, or fat-rich foods may worsen motion sickness in some people.