Do you get Seasickness? Here are 10 assured ways to beat it
Copious amount of water surrounding you and touching the sky at the horizon; Fish, large and small, jumping out of water. These are the beautiful scenes you will get to see only on a cruise journey, where else? Cruising is like an exotic, luxurious vacation but one which is full of mindless fun, bar tab, buffet, etc. But hey, is everything hunky-dory in the waters?
Most of you must have experienced “Motion sickness” while traveling on road or by plane, so how will the boats be an exception. You can get nauseous, feel dizzy, vomiting, etc. if you are sensitive to the movement of a ship. This seasickness has the ability to spoil your vacation mood on the cruise, which is why you will see solutions below to avoid it and continue to have the time of your life in the ocean.
Select your cabin smartly
You see, this is a pure engineering factor as the location of your cabin will determine how serious the issue will be for you. To get more light and air in the room, stay in a cabin with windows and balcony as that will reduce the symptoms of seasickness; likewise, an indoor cabin will increase these.
A cabin which is central to the ship and on the lower levels won’t let you feel the movement of the ship. So higher the cabin more will be the rock n roll of the ship and you will feel nauseous.
Have Nausea reducing foods
Even if you don’t bring it, you will get it on the ship. The room service will bring you saltines, ginger ale, and most importantly, Green apples. The sour taste of the green apples is a strong solution for all kinds of motion sickness and many people swear by it. Avoid spicy and fatty foods though.
Ask for the guest service
Because guest services on cruise liners are forever ready to relieve seasickness. Just give a call and you will be given anti-nausea pills at no extra charge. These pills will help your body get accustomed to the movements of the ship in minimum time.
Consult your family doctor
Before you start your journey, meet your family doctor once and get their advice for avoiding nausea. A popular medication to treat seasickness is Bonine. Even Dramamine helps to prevent or treat motion sickness. If you are sure about getting seasickness, it will be best to take these recommendations of the doctor with you.
Bring a Relief band on-board
This is a small device which will fit on your hand like a wristwatch. It may be somewhat expensive, but it can be your guaranteed cure. Many people use it religiously while being on ships. It is an FDA-approved device, proven in tests to stop nausea & seasickness. Remember to take batteries though!
What is your journey and time of year?
Yes, this factor also will influence the severity of seasickness in you. The route of the cruise or the season influences how much the ship will rock. The Atlantic Ocean has rougher waters for most of the year. If you are going to the Caribbean, do avoid the fall or summer time there, as it is the hurricane season and you don’t want to have your chill time in high winds, rains, and choppy waters.
Let’s hope your ship is modern
Older ships obviously don’t have the required engineering to sail in a balanced way. But today’s ships are being built with Stabilizers, which is greatly reducing the rocking movements while cruising. These stabilizers are used to prevent seasickness and now are also used in the ferries.
Watch the horizon
Isn’t it such a gorgeous sight? Well, there are also health benefits of doing it! Your balance sensing systems like inner ears, eyes, and sensory nerves should know you are moving. Any conflict in these senses, like one of them not getting the balance, etc. forms the basis for seasickness.
The horizon will give your brain a point of reference, reminding it that you are moving and aligning the balance of the senses. So come out and just stare at Nature’s beauty!
The influence of posture
It is the belief of some doctors that posture affects how your body reacts to movements like the ship’s rocking. The best posture is to sit upright or use a pillow to support the neck.
Can you manage in an Indoor cabin?
For people suffering from seasickness, an outdoor cabin with a balcony is the best bet, but even an indoor cabin may suffice. The trick is to turn on the “ship camera” channel of the TV and you will get the feeling of having a window even in that indoor room!
One thing is sure; you won’t be able to completely eliminate this issue but can minimize it to a considerable extent. As compared to the ships, we average humans travel more by the planes and much more by road vehicles, hence, it is important to stay healthy and enjoy each & every moment while you are on the cruise. Make unforgettable memories as there is no such vacation life than being in the middle of the ocean on a ship with many other fellow humans in a party mood.
