We will be cruising to Mexico in Nov. and found out we are on deck 3 toward the front of the ship. Does anyone out there know if this part of the ship will make you more sea sick. Getting the middle of the ship I guess is not an option because its all taken up. I do get sea sick very easily. So if it's really bad in that sect. then what are some ideas to reduce being sea sick other than dramamine, I hate the drowsy effect.Thanks.
2007-07-27 07:21:32 · 6 answers · asked by sydrinesmom 2 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
The front of the ship has more motion - but you are pretty low so it won't be too bad. I would get a patch put on BEFORE you leave - 24 hours is recommended. That should take care of any problems you may have.
2007-07-27 07:50:06 · answer #1 · answered by kimmer727 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cruise ships are big and don't move around that much. Nonetheless, there is less movement if you are near the water line and in the center of the ship. There is more movement if you are high, close to the front or back and away from the center line of the ship.
I also get seasick easily and I have never gotten seasick on a cruise ship (I have been on seven cruises). During one cruise I took ginger tablets (once before breakfast and once before dinner - with water) on a ship that was moving a lot (because of a near by storm). I heard several on the ship did get seasick, but I didn't.
If you are worried about getting seasick, then make sure you spend lots of time outside where you can see the horizon. Also, as I mentioned, ginger is a good preventative (I like ginger because it is not a drug and because it was the only thing that worked on Mythbusters). Also, eat bland foods (like bread and crackers).
2007-07-27 15:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by Zef H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Front, Rear and Higher all get more motion.
Also the smaller and older the ship the more motion.
The newer and larger ships have motion stabalizers that help control the excessive motion but they still have some in high seas.
I have heard wrist bands help some and also there is a behind the ear patch that helps some.
We were on an Alaskan cruise on the original Princess line Love Boat with 750 passengers in 24 foot waves.
I was sick for 2 days.
On a Carnaval Caribean cruise with 3000 passengers in 6 foot waves I felt very little motion and was fine.
2007-07-27 14:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by LAWRENCE L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The lower decks get less motion and you feel less motion in the center of the ship. But also it depends upon the size and age of the ship too. If its a smaller ship it will rock more. The newer ships that they are now building have automatic stabilizers that keep them from rocking.
We did the Mexico cruise a few years ago on an NCL ship and it was smooth all the way to Acapulco and back.
2007-07-27 15:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normally, the fwd and aft - front and end part of the ship are rocky or where you can feel the movement of the ship.., it's best to stay in the midship.., but if you feel any motion.., that's normal.., you're on the ship expect a movement.., I guessed "sea sickness" is all in the mind...I've been working in a cruiship almost half of my life (17 long years) and I still get seasick from time to time...just do your usual thing to enjoy your cruise.., the more you think that you'll get seasick.., the more you will feel it...don't catch sea sickness.., there are much to do and enjoy in a cruise...
visit www.NCL.com
Happy cruising!
2007-07-29 01:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by adnagreve 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, if your prone to sea sick ness it won't matter which part of the ship you are on, Nov. is pretty calm and a good time to go. You need to ask your doc. re: meds, that is a mighty expensive vacation to spend in your stateroom sick. We are fortunate we never get ss not even in hurrican weather, but have known folks who never make it out of their cabins, even after wearing their patches taking meds ect..
2007-07-27 14:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋