bahammas cruise with 8 yr old daughter and my dad?

Question

I only got 4 answers for my question about the bahammas cruise so i am going to post it again. I am taking a first time cruise with my dad and my daughter who is 8 on the carnival sensation ship. I am so prone to motion sickness but was told to get drammine and use patches on my arm for motion sickness, Will it really work? that is the one thing that im worrying about, getting really motion sickness on the ship but i am doing this for my dad as my mom dies suddenly jan 29, 2006 and i realize time is so precious now. I am leaving my baby son who is almost 5 months old with his dad while i cruise and i was told you can only use your cell phone in the bahammas...if you are lucky...you will have no signal on the cruise ship. is this correct? That would suck as i would want connact to see how my son is.

Answer 1

Motion sickness patches and over the counter medication does work. You might want to ask your doctor to see if there is something stronger. Plus don't forget there is medical people on board as well.

Cell phones work off of cell towers. If you are too far away from a cell tower you get no signal. so while you are out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean you will be too far from any cell tower. Most ships have email and satellite phones you can use. They are kind of expensive, but check with Carnival now and you can get an idea.

When you get to the Bahamas your cell phone may work. It all depends if they use a compatible cell system as your cell phone company uses. Your best bet is to call your cell phone carrier (Verizon, cingular, etc. ) and ask them if they have coverage and what the costs would be for you to place a call from there with your plan if they have coverage.

Answer 2

That is correct. Most often times you will not have cell coverage at all while sailing. However, in port, at some select locations, you will have coverage. I think Puerto Rico you would also have a signal if I remember correctly.

I'm envious! I want to go!

Also, I can't tell you whether or not the patches or dramamine actually do work. I've never had an issue with motion sickness, but rest assured you won't be in the minority on board the ship who is either taking dramamine or using those patches... many people are using them!

Answer 3

a thing my dad also told me about motion sickness is to eat small meals throughout the day. don't skip breakfast, for one. it gets worse on an empty stomach. it works for me, and that along with the patches it works for my sis.

as for the phone, take a phone card with you for the calls. to make sure that you can get through. that will be the hardest thing...leaving your 5 mo. old. he'll be fine too!

take care, relax and have fun!!!

Answer 4

Usually drammine can cause you to be drowsy...try using ginger tablets..you can find them with the vitamins...about the cell phone...it depends on your service provider...you can also use the ships phone but it cost $$. but you can buy a prepaid phone card and use it also.