Thia6969 Posted January 23 #1 Share Posted January 23 Hello all, Preparing for my Feb cruise and wanted to know what everyone takes just in case you get sea sick or to prevent? Any recommendations accepted. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted January 23 #2 Share Posted January 23 We have always traveled with Meclizine just in case but rarely use it. On our last cruises - Baltics and Iceland, I also took a Relief Band and was so glad I did! Some rough waters in the North Sea made me glad I had it! Where are you cruising? We’ve always had smooth sailing in the Caribbean if that’s where you are headed. Enjoy your cruise! 🛳️🛟⚓️🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted January 23 #3 Share Posted January 23 (edited) I take Bonine with me. Non-drowsy chewable medication. Rarely have to use it. I also have sea bands for the wrists. I take my cane for really rough seas. You will know it is bad when there are barf bags taped to walls and trash cans everywhere. Other non-medical: Paper bag between clothing and stomach Green apples Look at the horizon (not tested) Edited January 23 by cr8tiv1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia6969 Posted January 23 Author #4 Share Posted January 23 Thanks, will be traveling to the Panama Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted January 23 #5 Share Posted January 23 1 minute ago, Thia6969 said: Thanks, will be traveling to the Panama Canal Which direction (full transit)? If North to South / the Pacific Ocean can be a little rough as you travel up the coast If South to North / as you come out of the canal, the Caribbean can be a little rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia6969 Posted January 23 Author #6 Share Posted January 23 Partial leaving from Ft Lauderdale! Going to Costa Rica, Limon, Cartagena Grand Cayman, Jamaica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted January 23 #7 Share Posted January 23 I have always used sea bands and they work for me. I also found early on that the side to side rolling was a problem. Our first cruise we had an OV cabin with the beds under the window. We both found we could not sit in bed facing the inside of the ship and read. The solution was to leave the cabin and go somewhere we could sit with a forward to aft orientation. It’s still true for me. EM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted January 23 #8 Share Posted January 23 If you feel seasickness coming on, provided you have not had a previous reaction to this medication, generic diphenhydramine, 25mg. Sold OTC as symptomatic cold and allergy relief, sleep aid, seasickness, hives, itch from sunburn... If it's caused by histamines, take an antihistamine. A store brand is as good as brand name Benadryl. Takes little space, yet has several uses.Takes about an hour and a half to kick in. You will be groggy, but you're not driving anyway. Ships now are so big and stable, not really a problem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted January 23 #9 Share Posted January 23 I take GRAVOL, which is only available through Amazon in the US. (In Canada you can get it anywhere.) I find I don’t react well to the US anti-nauseants. Those give me terrible headaches and/or make me loopy. Also, with Gravol I can bite off a small section if I only need to take the edge off. Having said that, however, I can’t recall ever having to take an anti-nauseant on a Caribbean/Panama Canal cruise as the seas have never been rough enough to affect me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia6969 Posted January 23 Author #10 Share Posted January 23 Thank you everyone for the recommendations! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaholic777 Posted January 23 #11 Share Posted January 23 My first cruise I used a patch. Half way through the cruise I threw it away and I have never used anything since. I am on cruise 37 in March. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted January 24 #12 Share Posted January 24 A lot of people swear by these because they are all natural… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted January 25 #13 Share Posted January 25 Whatever of these recommendations that you choose , should you still feel it coming on , do not retreat to your cabin . That is the kiss of death for seasickness to hit you. Stay out and about, preferable outside . Eat , eat and eat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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