Jaglady10 Posted September 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I have a friend who's planning to take his first cruise. He used to get car sick when he was younger when he'd ride in the back seat. Where would be the best cabin to book to minimize this problem? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted September 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Center ship on a low deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I have a friend who's planning to take his first cruise. He used to get car sick when he was younger when he'd ride in the back seat. Where would be the best cabin to book to minimize this problem? Thanks! As low as possible and closest to midship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Low and middle is correct. Also your friend should bring something to help prevent nausea. For example, we bring Bonine. If it is during the day when at sea I recommend going to a public room that is even lower on the ship and mid deck and one with a high ceiling such as an atrium. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 8, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Have your friend check with his family doctor as to what medication he should take for sea sickness. His family doctor knows him better than we do. His family doctor knows what medications (if any) he takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie J. Posted September 8, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2017 As was said, a cabin as low as you can go and in the very middle of the ship. Think of a metronome. The top goes back and forth fast and the base hardly moves. It is the same way on a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I would also add that if you go with something that prevents nausea that is over the counter then I would try it ahead of time. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted September 8, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Lower deck midship cabin . Have an over the counter medication with you but don't take it unless ruff seas are anticipated. However , if feeling seasick , don't go to your cabin . That will allow seasickness to take control ! Walk around the ship , preferably outside , and eat, eat, eat . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaglady10 Posted September 10, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thanks everyone. I'll let him know what you all said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2017 Cruiser Posted September 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Besides Dramamine - do the pressure wrist bands work well for sea sickness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted September 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Besides Dramamine - do the pressure wrist bands work well for sea sickness? For some - it's psychosomatic. Look into Meclizine (trade name Bonnie) rather than Dramamine. It causes less drowsiness and you only need to take one dose every 24 hours vs a dose every 6-8 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Sea bands work for quite a few as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggy1975 Posted September 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I had exactly same concern before my 1st cruise a month ago Whether we were lucky with calm seas and a big ship I don't know but I had zero sea sickness. Did feel a bit land sick on our return though Sent from my SM-G930F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I had exactly same concern before my 1st cruise a month agoWhether we were lucky with calm seas and a big ship I don't know but I had zero sea sickness. Did feel a bit land sick on our return though Sent from my SM-G930F using Forums mobile app That can happen, it is the start of the addictive nature of cruising. Your body is telling you it is better on a boat.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted September 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 16, 2017 That can happen, it is the start of the addictive nature of cruising. Your body is telling you it is better on a boat.:cool: True!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie1 Posted September 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I have a friend who's planning to take his first cruise. He used to get car sick when he was younger when he'd ride in the back seat. Where would be the best cabin to book to minimize this problem? Thanks! Ginger pills start the day before 1 with each meal continue throughout the cruise. You can get them over the counter anywhere. No side effects!!! Wife and I do not get seasick anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Crystalised ginger and green apples work well for many people also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieKay Posted September 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Avoid cabins at the front of the ship. Sent from my SM-T230NU using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrie1002 Posted September 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I use the patch....your dr has to order it...works great for me....u change patch ever 3 days...i have never had a problem Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted September 18, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I use the patch....your dr has to order it...works great for me....u change patch ever 3 days...i have never had a problem Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app The scopolamine patch can be overkill and the the side effects in the extreme side. I'm extremely susceptible to motion sickness and meclizine works well for me - the scopolamine patch gives me the worst case of cotton mouth and makes me extremely loopy and I tend to do nothing but sleep for the first day and a half. And God forbid you touch it and then rub your eyes right after!! Since a doctor has to prescribe it, he should see what they think would work best for him Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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