Sunshine cabin 5332. Sea sick prone should avoid? Any past passengers in that cabin?

We have it. I feel like we won the Carnival Lotto. Then I read two reviews posted on Cruise Critic and both mentioned a lot of ship motion. One said her daughter was queasy. Another said she was a bit queasy sometimes.

Those cabins are close to everything we do.......Eat. Play Trivia. Get Coffee. Donate to the casino.... I like to sit and read in those big chairs by the windows. People watch. We love the Taste bar there. Good bands play there a lot

I know we were darn lucky to get it...........it is a nice sized OV cabin, too. With a mini fridge.

As I travel with Sea Sick Pills, and we are not in the cabin much, is it a problem?

I had tubes put in my ears last year. We were on the Eurodam in March. On the Navigation Deck. Balcony. I was sick , sitting by the potty sick, for two nights.

Has anyone else who has had to have tubes put in their ears THEN experienced being sea sick?

It was never a major problem for me before.

I would appreciate any information.

We stayed in 5344 (aft balcony) and I tend to get sea sick frequently. I didn't notice any more motion there than any other cabin we've had. I think because it's a lower deck (i.e. not deck 8 or 9) it was more stable.

It was incredibly convenient and I would recommend deck 5 on the Sunshine to everyone.

Plus, it's one of the new rooms added so you have a fridge.

Bless you. You have set my mind at ease. I am THRILLED to have that cabin. We have been lucky enough to get a 4J before, but never one of those cabins. We have been on the Sunshine twice, and I have envied the folks who are booked in a cabin right smack in the middle of everything we like. And the elevators to the LIdo Deck and Food.......is also close. By the Alchemy Bar.

Now WE are there. I cannot believe we got so lucky.

I don't know how many different sea sickness meds you've tried but I am very prone to seasickness and have experimented a lot over the years. I've had the best luck taking meclizine (brand names bonine or non drowsy Dramamine) at night before bed, starting a night or two before embarkation. I also take it for a few nights afterwards to help get my land legs back.

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I don't know how many different sea sickness meds you've tried but I am very prone to seasickness and have experimented a lot over the years. I've had the best luck taking meclizine (brand names bonine or non drowsy Dramamine) at night before bed, starting a night or two before embarkation. I also take it for a few nights afterwards to help get my land legs back.

 

 

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I will ask my doctor before we sail. I have an appointment 2 days before sailing, so it will be convenient.

I would like to ask you if you took one or two pills? The directions say the night before and I think it says one or two pills. I took just one. If you took two, did you experience any difficulty?

That experience on The Eurodam was not one I want to repeat. Thank you so much for your information. I am going to ask about taking two. Even the One made me a little sleepy, which is fine. I wonder if Two makes you even more lethargic. And I would rather be more drowsy than Sea Sick. Never again if I can help it. It was hard to even get out of bed to get to the Potty. And we have sailed over 37 cruises. Never happened before. I would get queasy in rough weather. But going and sitting the Center of the Ship always cured it. Usually the Casino bar, where I would get a Ginger Ale soda. Never like that.

My husband was in the Coast Guard Reserves. He could sail through a hurricane and eat a seven course dinner while doing it. Lucky him .

But this being a new thing, I wondered if it had to do with the tubes in my ears. I think sea sickness is connected to your ears. that sounds stupid, but I mean Eustachian tubes and all that.

I agree being so high could do it. it was a lovely upgrade. But never again will I go that high. Not for a free upgrade to a Suite. maybe for a Suite. With lots of sea sick pills with me.

Thanks again.

I get generic meclizine over the counter in 12.5 mg strength, which is lower than usual I think. I only need one per night on calm voyages but would take 2 if the ship is rocking and rolling. I also take them during the day if I'm going on an excursion that involves a boat (or are rendering into port) but never noticed them making me drowsy. Agreed, drowsy is better than sea sick any day! The doc can prescribe a seasickness patch if that's the route you want to go. I had decided to go for the patch if meclizine didn't work, but happily I've never had to try it. I ordered mine at a good price from Amazon. I find Dramamine to be too expensive. Meclizine is given for all kinds of things, and seems to be cheaper when not marketed specifically for sea sickness.

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Thanks again for the information. I am going to print these responses so I can remember brand names and generics.

the Patch is something I know is popular. Again, I know this sounds stupid but........Do you wear it all the time? What do you do about showers? You have a box of them? do you have to get them from the Doctor, which in this case is not an issue. Just wondering. What is their medical name ?

It amazes me that people on this board are so willing to be helpful to folks who find themselves in a new situation.( Like an onset of sea sickness to the Max).........who still want to keep on cruising.

Thank you all.

The patch is called scopolamine. You put it behind your ear and supposedly they last 3 days or so. Again, I haven't used them myself but I do know you need a prescription for them.

Always happy to help. The fine folks here at cruise critic first put me on to meclizine so I'm happy to pay it forward.

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my hubby has a problem with sea sickness as well. He doesn't like taking any medication so he takes ginger root pills. He will take one in the a.m one at lunch and usually 2 at dinner. He starts a couple days before the cruise and doesn't have any problems. One year one of our table mates was having issues and he gave her a couple days worth of pills, she said he made a horrible experience turn into a wonderful one.

We have sailed in this deck 5 aft cabins twice now and they are the best! The location absolutely cannot be beat. Our last cruise in April we had one rough night and my daughter was feeling bad. We went back to the cabin and I have to say it was moving pretty good. When my husband and I each left to get food or medicine for her, I could tell the center of the ship was better. So, I don't want to worry you, but there is a difference. I think it is only going to matter if you have significantly rough seas. The other thing is that there is more vibration back there. But I would not hesitate, I would stick with that cabin.

We have sailed in this deck 5 aft cabins twice now and they are the best! The location absolutely cannot be beat. Our last cruise in April we had one rough night and my daughter was feeling bad. We went back to the cabin and I have to say it was moving pretty good. When my husband and I each left to get food or medicine for her, I could tell the center of the ship was better. So, I don't want to worry you, but there is a difference. I think it is only going to matter if you have significantly rough seas. The other thing is that there is more vibration back there. But I would not hesitate, I would stick with that cabin.

Thank you . I had tubes put in my ears. I did not know older people have that done more and more often these days. It was a miracle to hear again. It followed a bad spell of illness...nasal stuff...congestion.. But it ended well.

I Still WONDER if having those tubes in my ears made me have such a reaction.

I have been queasy before. Once, on the Crown Princess, I had Norvo. But even then I was not as nauseous, etc. as I was for the two nights on the Eurodam when I was so sick.

I may jinx Carnival, but I have never been on a Carnival ship with a Norvo Outbreak. I think it is due to all of the cleaning we see going on with Carnival Staff. One reason Carnival is my favorite cruise line.

I see the "ear" doctor Next Month. I will POST what he says. So if other have tubes, and suddenly get sea sick, after years of cruising , they will know the reason for their distress.

You are all such dear people to take the time to respond to this. I bet others are reading all of this good advice, and writing down Brand names so as to purchase them. . Like ME.

And the Fifth Deck. We play Trivia. Love it. We love eating at the Little Taste bar there in the Morning. We both donate to the Casino. Him more than me. I love the coffee shop. Love the cookies. I keep pinching myself that we got that cabin.

Fortunately for us we do not get seasick so cannot speak to that. I would think if the seas are going to be rough, it really does not matter which part of the ship you are on.

Deck 5 cabins are our favorite on the Sunshine. Have stayed on deck 5 for 18 days and have another 28 days coming up in 2018.

As you said, it is close to everything. Love being so close to Ocean Plaza for breakfast in the mornings.

Deck 5 cabins are so popular now that it sometimes is hard to get one. We booked our Jan 2019 Sunshine cruise already just to make sure we got our deck 5 cabin.

The room does not matter if you have rough seas.

Fortunately for us we do not get seasick so cannot speak to that. I would think if the seas are going to be rough, it really does not matter which part of the ship you are on.

 

Deck 5 cabins are our favorite on the Sunshine. Have stayed on deck 5 for 18 days and have another 28 days coming up in 2018.

 

As you said, it is close to everything. Love being so close to Ocean Plaza for breakfast in the mornings.

 

Deck 5 cabins are so popular now that it sometimes is hard to get one. We booked our Jan 2019 Sunshine cruise already just to make sure we got our deck 5 cabin.

Totally not a bad idea. Something I am considering. Like a light bulb went off when I read that. Duh..........Thanks.

The room does not matter if you have rough seas.

I would disagree a bit on that. Once on the Dream, we had an inside cabin far to the BOW on Deck Six. Only two cabins........then the "hidden balcony". No issues. Big ship.

but when we were on the Glory, and had one of the Obstructed Cabins that look out on that Secret Balcony, I had some issues. Not to the Point of upchucking....like I did on Eurodam. I remembered about Center or the Ship. I was able to get to the Center on the worst day..........The Casino. The Bar tender let me buy a Ginger Ale. In a little white, I was O.K. I either went to bed, or to the casino bar when I felt queasy . Nicest Bartender in the World..................Since then.....I have stayed close to the middle of the ship when booking. My favorite cabin is the one right by the mid ship elevator on lower decks. If a balcony...Deck 6. Maybe 7..

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The Navigation Deck on HAL was another eye opener. I think the Height was part of it. Plus very rough seas while ship was going fast for two nights. Others were also troubled.

We once had a balcony on the Lido Deck on the Dream. I was never sick. Loved it. I guess because it was a bigger ship. Calmer seas.

What ever...........it is a curse. It is a misery. It ruins your cruise. So ANY remedies posted and shared..............I think that is a huge help. Thank you all.

I have a problem with sea sickness but still enjoy cruising. I have stayed in low cabins and high decks in the middle and on the end and I cannot tell much difference in how much you feel the ship movement. A balcony is better than inside but only when you are looking outside. So much depends on the condition of the seas and how fast the ship is traveling. Don't listen to anyone who says that they don't get sea sick - many times they can't even tell the ship is moving much less get sea sick. I use the patch and meclizine and usually not the whole week after I adjust. I went to Alaska in May and did really well on the ship and got sea sick on the small boat excursion. The patch makes me extremely thirsty and sleepy but I'm on vacation so I like to sleep anyway. You have to find what works for you.

I have a problem with sea sickness but still enjoy cruising. I have stayed in low cabins and high decks in the middle and on the end and I cannot tell much difference in how much you feel the ship movement. A balcony is better than inside but only when you are looking outside. So much depends on the condition of the seas and how fast the ship is traveling. Don't listen to anyone who says that they don't get sea sick - many times they can't even tell the ship is moving much less get sea sick. I use the patch and meclizine and usually not the whole week after I adjust. I went to Alaska in May and did really well on the ship and got sea sick on the small boat excursion. The patch makes me extremely thirsty and sleepy but I'm on vacation so I like to sleep anyway. You have to find what works for you.

Thank you for that information about the Patch. I have an appointment ( routine check up) with my doctor 2 days before we sail. I am certainly going to ask about that Patch. I am not much of a sleeper. Getting sleepy would not be an issue for me. I might sleep better.

Both times when I was very sea sick, sitting by the potty, the ship was moving very fast. When we waiting to get off of the ship, a Mother and her teen daughter told us the girl also had a problem on those nights. So.........

I have learned so much from these posts.

thank all of you who took the time to respond

I bet other people read them and were also helped.

Try new Dramamine Non-Drowsy Natural. I is ginger and may be taken as often as needed.

How was your cruise and room location? We are booked Jan 4 on the Sunshine in the same location [emoji51][emoji51]

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The patch is called scopolamine works very well. I found if you cut the patch in half you are not as tired or thirsty. If you are concerned I would put it on when you board the ship. Then forget about being sea sick and enjoy the cruise