First time cruiser... motion sickness?

[mcgluvint]

We are thinking of trying to book the DVC member cruise on the Dream next summer. I get motion sickness VERY easily so I'm wondering what section of the ship to go for. It will be me, husband and 8 year old twins.

I would like plexiglass verandah (unless that makes motion sickness worse somehow). Guessing middle of the ship might be the best.

There is so much info to weed through. I've been researching all night!

Thanks for any advice!

If you are on the Dream the best thing you can do is get floor 8 or higher. The closer to the middle and higher up you are the better.

 

[robndani]

Lots of great advice already!

My doctor suggested taking Bonine at home, to see if I had any reactions to it. I didn't have any, so my doctor said to take it the night before cruise & every night of the cruise. We did this & never felt seasick.

She also mentioned sea bands. We brought them with us, but didn't use them very much.

One of the nurses in the practice has been on DCL many times and suggested midship with verandah. She prefers decks 7 - 9, but said that was just her preference and lower decks would be fine. I have always picked deck 9 and my sister has been between decks 7 - 10. Our families have been fine on our cruises.

Other tips the nurse gave:
-Make sure you eat enough, but try not to over eat.
-Drinking alcohol is fine, but again, don't over do it.
-Stay hydrated, lots of water, ginger ale, if you feel "off"
-Eat a green apple, if you feel "off"
-Look at the horizon from outside deck or verandah, if you feel "off"
-Try to get a good night's sleep

I also bring the following essential oils with me:
-Peppermint
-DigestZen
-Ginger
-Lavender

I hope this info helps.
Have a great cruise!

I love DigestZen. They have those chewable sort of ones too! We have a few trips to WDW in the fall. I'll play around with Bonine and sea bands and hit the tea cups! (Okay, NOT the teacups. Maybe Dumbo lol!)

I take the natural Dramamine (with ginger) before plane rides and it seems to be pretty good.

Hopefully I'll just be so happy and excited that I won't notice!!!!!

 

[JolllyHoliday]

I worked with a doctor who had very bad motion sickness. His advice was to start taking your dramimine a few days prior to trip. Less drowsy during the day and then original dramemine at night so that the meds are in your system. I do all that and use the patch too, but it is worth it to be able to do the Disney cruise !!! I do get sleepy but it is better to feel drowsy to me, than to be sick in the cabin the whole cruise. I never tried the sea bands, but I might give them a try too. If The seas are calm, then I just take the patch off and I am fine.

 

[Cackyschmackers]

The only advice I've heard with the SeaBands is that you have to wear both on each wrist at all times, you cannot take them on and off. What is the main ingredients in DigestZen or how does it work?

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

What is the main ingredients in DigestZen or how does it work?

DigestZen is an essential oil blend that contains Ginger, Fennel, Coriander, Peppermint, Tarragon, Anise, and Caraway.
It helps with digestion as well upset stomach.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

If you are on the Dream the best thing you can do is get floor 8 or higher. The closer to the middle and higher up you are the better.

Standard recommendation for location to avoid motion sickness onboard a ship is midship and lower.

opt for the lower decks, mid-ship - most people agree that this is where you'll get the smoothest ride in any weather. It makes scientific sense, as this is the area closest to the ship's 'fulcrum' (the point that is the very center of the ship, front to back, side to side and top to bottom) and therefore the area that experiences the least motion.
http://www.motion-sickness-guru.com/preventing-sea-sickness-on-cruises.html

6. Avoid Choosing the Wrong Cabin Location. The lower and more centrally located your stateroom is on a cruise ship means the lower the possible threat of seasickness. A balcony stateroom is also helpful, as you can open your door and let in the fresh ocean air.
https://www.icruise.com/blog/8-ways-to-prevent-and-avoid-seasickness-on-a-cruise.html

 

[mcgluvint]

Standard recommendation for location to avoid motion sickness onboard a ship is midship and lower.

opt for the lower decks, mid-ship - most people agree that this is where you'll get the smoothest ride in any weather. It makes scientific sense, as this is the area closest to the ship's 'fulcrum' (the point that is the very center of the ship, front to back, side to side and top to bottom) and therefore the area that experiences the least motion.
http://www.motion-sickness-guru.com/preventing-sea-sickness-on-cruises.html

6. Avoid Choosing the Wrong Cabin Location. The lower and more centrally located your stateroom is on a cruise ship means the lower the possible threat of seasickness. A balcony stateroom is also helpful, as you can open your door and let in the fresh ocean air.
https://www.icruise.com/blog/8-ways-to-prevent-and-avoid-seasickness-on-a-cruise.html

Oh! My bad.

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

If you are on the Dream the best thing you can do is get floor 8 or higher. The closer to the middle and higher up you are the better.

This has worked for my family and others traveling with us. Decks 7 - 10 on the Dream.
However, some people feel better on lower decks. I'm not sure why it feels so different for people, but glad we have options that work for us.

 

[mcgluvint]

This has worked for my family and others traveling with us. Decks 7 - 10 on the Dream.
However, some people feel better on lower decks. I'm not sure why it feels so different for people, but glad we have options that work for us.

I prefer higher but I guess it just differs for people.

 

[robndani]

This has worked for my family and others traveling with us. Decks 7 - 10 on the Dream.
However, some people feel better on lower decks. I'm not sure why it feels so different for people, but glad we have options that work for us.

Maybe I'll book one room low and the one for my parents higher and see what works. Lol

 

[nikkyluvsmickey]

What is the product they have outside the dr office is that meclazine?

 

[Geomom]

What is the product they have outside the dr office is that meclazine?

Yes it was chewable meclizine outside the health center on the Wonder last summer. It's the active ingredient in Bonine.