Arlene89

I am so thankful for everyone here who gave me advice! I used ALL of it. Including going to my doctor. I was absolutely stocked on meds when I got on this cruise. I had anxiety medication, sea bands, prescription motion sickness patches, ginger pills, and Dramamine however; I only ended up using the ginger pills and sea bands! Everyone was right in the sense that for the most part I didn’t feel the ship moving except there was a restaurant on the front of the ship where I could feel the swaying. I did step away once to go to my room because it was as making me feel sick, but once I got to my room I stepped out on the balcony and looked out into the horizon. To be quite honest I didn’t think it would work, but it did!! I was very lucky to have had a very smooth ride to Bahamas and back to Miami port, however; I know the ocean is unpredictable and a smooth ride isn’t always a guarantee. I found myself very stressed on most of the trip waiting for the rocking to happen and although I’m thankful it didn’t happen I couldn’t quite let that feeling go. So, I think for me this was a one and done but I’m so appreciative of everyone who made me feel at eas before boarding the ship!

I’ll be going on my first cruise ever on the Norwegian Pearl at the end of February from Miami to Bahamas and as someone who has been on small boats and ferries and experienced severe sea sickness and panic attacks … I’m terrified. My goal is to face my fear and get on this cruise, but if anyone can tell me what to expect as far as motion and any tips and tricks to help me survive this cruise I would greatly appreciate it! P.S. I do plan to take sea bands and Dramamine, but I’ll take any other suggestions 🙂