football4life76 Posted May 24, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I read in a cruise critic article that some cruise lines freely give out anti-seasickness meds such as Bonine. Is this true on Celebrity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted May 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I read in a cruise critic article that some cruise lines freely give out anti-seasickness meds such as Bonine. Is this true on Celebrity? yes but I'm not sure what they give out. I think non-drowsy bonine but don't hold me to that. Just ask for pills at guest services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sixth? Posted May 24, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) I believe that's true but to honest, as a guy who has been sea-sick, I've never suffered from the motion of a cruise ship ocean. On any cruise ship!!! I think that they are just so darn big that small boat "Urp" isn't there. :) I have however woke up with a bad headache slight naseau and desperate thirst after visits the evening before to the martini bar... but the motion of the ocean was not to blame.... it was the toxic fog that settles over the snow on the refrigerated bar top that is to blame. :rolleyes::p Edited May 24, 2014 by A Sixth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginialucy Posted May 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I think on the Summit last year I saw a bowl of seasickness meds on the table in the waiting area of the medical center. You might check there too. Sent from my ADR6300 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Posted May 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I read in a cruise critic article that some cruise lines freely give out anti-seasickness meds such as Bonine. Is this true on Celebrity? I recall, maybe a decade ago, Carnival used have this big bowl of sea sickness tablets at door leading into the medical clinic. In the last 5 or 6 years I been on Carnival, NCL, Princess (several times) and Celebrity (several) times, I have not seen that bowl. Maybe they have it in the gift shop now for purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGatorGirl Posted May 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Yes. I went down to the guest relations desk and they gave me some meds :) I do not remember what they were, it was in a little white package. It did help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbels Posted May 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2014 you can get a packet of meclizine (the active ingredient in Bonine) at Guest. Relations. Unfortunately I do get seasick on cruise ships. If it was not for meclizine I couldn't cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted May 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2014 One tip -- if you think you are going to have issues with the motion of the ocean, DON'T wait until you are ill to take an oral medication. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familymum Posted May 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not particular to Celebrity, but on past cruises, when I've had a touch of sea sickness, our cabin steward has been kind enough to bring some to the cabin to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicajay Posted May 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Fortunately I have never needed meds but always bring some 'just in case'. It would not be in my nature to have expect a cruise-line to provide them. Plus, don't you want to read the warnings on the package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted May 26, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I believe that's true but to honest, as a guy who has been sea-sick, I've never suffered from the motion of a cruise ship ocean. On any cruise ship!!! I think that they are just so darn big that small boat "Urp" isn't there. :) I have however woke up with a bad headache slight naseau and desperate thirst after visits the evening before to the martini bar... but the motion of the ocean was not to blame.... it was the toxic fog that settles over the snow on the refrigerated bar top that is to blame. :rolleyes::p I hear ya. I've also got sick on "bad ice" :rolleyes: or, maybe the fog covered my ice as well.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazteach1 Posted May 26, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Meclazine is the ingredient in Dramamine and can be purchased over the counter. You can get it in a 25mg dose upon request / order at Walgreens or CVS. It is good for dizziness as well. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app - My next cruise - Equinox - B2B 6/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 26, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Several cruise lines used to give out free Bonine (Meclizine Hcl) but like many freebees this practice seems to have been replaced with methods that enhance the bottom line. Most lines now sell Bonine and some other items (like Seabands) in one of their shops. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna109 Posted May 26, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Been there!! Vowed never to sail again but, of course, we do forget when we see a not to be missed offer. Now I really do try to avoid feeling ill. If the sea is a little rough I take ginger. In the UK we can buy these from Health shops - specifically for travelling. I also put on my anti-sickness wrist bands. I also do have sickness tablets in my first aid kit just in case. Don't know if my methods are mind over matter! But I have not been ill when taking the ginger. Worth a try rather than having to resort to medication. Old adage - prevention is better than cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catugirl Posted May 26, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I always take seasick meds with me on cruises. I have experienced three cruises when we had very rough seas. I was taking non-drowsy Bonine, which did well preventing seasickness on two of those cruises, but it made me very sleepy (don't know why they call it "non-drowsy"). On one of the cruises it was rough the whole cruise, and I felt queasy the entire time, even with Bonine. I now use the wristbands for seasickness and ginger chews. I also have an inhaler which is supposed to cure seasickness, as well as a homeopathic pill if you get seasick to the point of being bedridden. I also take the Bonine with me, just in case. I know this is probably "overkill," but I don't want to EVER feel seasick again and would do anything possible to prevent it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeysgal Posted May 26, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 26, 2014 We always go to our local pharmacy and buy something beforehand just in case. I also have Seabands...pressure wristbands that supposedly help with motion sickness. Wouldn't want to wait until I'm onboard to hope I can find something that works for me. Worst case is you have it and never use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canne Posted May 28, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 28, 2014 A tip I got from the waitress on our table when travelling with RCI was to sip their lemonade (which is free) the acid in it helps the nausea and it really worked! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmum Posted May 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I was unwell on our first night out of Ft Lauderdale earlier this year. Our waitress and room steward both gave the same advice - eat a green apple slowly. This quickly relieved the symptoms and I then took seasickness pills for the rest of the trip and was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW Traveler Posted May 28, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I was unwell on our first night out of Ft Lauderdale earlier this year. Our waitress and room steward both gave the same advice - eat a green apple slowly. This quickly relieved the symptoms and I then took seasickness pills for the rest of the trip and was fine. We had some rough seas in November off the coast of France. Green apples were readily available and the crew encouraged them as a remedy. One crew member said that a green apple is the first line of defense for crew members and is encouraged by the cruise line who supplies quantities of green apples. Selected crew also used ginger to supplement the green apples. Do not wait until you are ill - be proactive in your choice of remedy and be ready for the high seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarawithanh Posted May 28, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Don't be cheap. Go to CVS before your trip and purchase some Dramamine or Bonine for the week. You need to take it an hour before you board transport. If you wait til you're on the ship to take it and nausea hits, it'll take a couple hour nap to recover. I take it the day of my flight and continue to take it for a week after disembarking since 1 week at sea = 1 week recovery on land where I still feel like my world is spinning :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchunter Posted May 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 28, 2014 20 years ago I was on Crystal's double pontoon ship and one of the stabilizers went out. Everyone on the ship was sick but the crew. When I was able to get up off the bathroom floor I walked to the ships hospital and was given an injection in my thigh. An hour later I was eating dinner. I have no idea what it was, but I have been looking for it every since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCRose Posted May 28, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Wow, I would like to know what that injection is too! Thankfully our family doesn't seem to have issues with motion sickness, but if my daughter (type 1 diabetic) were to become so ill, it could lead to serious complications. So it is nice to know that the Doctor on board has access to such effective and immediate remedies... Does anyone know what this injection is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchunter Posted May 28, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 28, 2014 They also told me it was good for 7 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCRose Posted May 28, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 28, 2014 They also told me it was good for 7 days Wow! Now I really want to know what that stuff is!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchunter Posted May 28, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I leave Sunday on Celebrity Equinox, it is going to be one of the first questions I ask when we get on board. If they have it I will post the name of the injection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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