
08/05/2025
🤢I was so seasick on our first cruise together. We hit a major storm as the ship pulled out of NY Harbor. I ended up going to the medical center for a shot. I haven’t had another bout of sea sickness since then, but our daughter can get motion sickness really bad, so we try these tips before it starts. ✴️✴️
Try looking at the horizon, if you’re at sea, or another stationary object.
Avoid reading while moving.
Pick your seating wisely. If you’re on a boat, avoid the upper levels. If you’re in a car, sit in the front. If you’re on a plane, look for a seat over the front edge of the wing.
Try alternative methods to prevent symptoms, like hard ginger candy and P6 acupressure bands.
Once it starts, you can take Dramamine or Bonine, but both just put me to sleep, and I miss all the fun. These days, your doctor 🧑⚕️ can prescribe a scopolamine patch that you can leave on for three days. Which works great for cruises.
What tip did you wish you knew before your first cruise?