How long til things are no longer "spinny"?

[ScrapperKimmyD]

We got off the ship yesterday morning. It's been over 24 hours now. Things are still "spinny". When will that stop?

 

[mommasita]

Sorry, I had to giggle. We got back 2 weeks ago, and this was my worst case ever. It took a full week, MUCH worse in small enclosed areas. For me my bathtub was the worst. I am fine on the ship, but not on land

Normally it takes me 3 to 4 days.

 

[binky1]

We were once stuck on a ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland for 18 hours due to a bad storm (a trip that would normally take 7 hours). When we finally managed to reach land, we decided to stop for a bite to eat. I went into the stall in the bathroom and fell off the toilet - it was so spinny, I ended up bare bummed on the floor

Remember, just like it takes a couple of days to get your sea legs, it will take at least that long (and probably longer) to get your land legs back!!

 

[cristit14]

The first few days were the worst, but it probably lasted about a week or so. The shower was bad and the stairwell at work.

 

[slindamood]

The rougher the seas, the longer it takes.

Most recent trip this past October - a week.

WB TA in 2007, even though it was a two week cruise, the seas were so calm there was no "spinny" on land at all.

 

[4Goofys4Dis]

We were once stuck on a ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland for 18 hours due to a bad storm (a trip that would normally take 7 hours). When we finally managed to reach land, we decided to stop for a bite to eat. I went into the stall in the bathroom and fell off the toilet - it was so spinny, I ended up bare bummed on the floor

It took me 10 minutes to stop laughing after reading this!!! Thanks for the Friday giggle!!!

 

[drag n' fly]

We were once stuck on a ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland for 18 hours due to a bad storm (a trip that would normally take 7 hours). When we finally managed to reach land, we decided to stop for a bite to eat. I went into the stall in the bathroom and fell off the toilet - it was so spinny, I ended up bare bummed on the floor

Remember, just like it takes a couple of days to get your sea legs, it will take at least that long (and probably longer) to get your land legs back!!

OMG I have taken that ferry before. It is still a LONG ride at 7 hours. I had no idea one got spinny. We are going on our first cruise soon. What should we expect?

 

[artman]

We were once stuck on a ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland for 18 hours due to a bad storm (a trip that would normally take 7 hours). When we finally managed to reach land, we decided to stop for a bite to eat. I went into the stall in the bathroom and fell off the toilet - it was so spinny, I ended up bare bummed on the floor

Sounds like a little too much Screech to me.

 

[binky1]

Sounds like a little too much Screech to me.

I wish I could say that was the reason - then I wouldn't have felt the hard floor!!

 

[PenskeSth1]

We were once stuck on a ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland for 18 hours due to a bad storm (a trip that would normally take 7 hours). When we finally managed to reach land, we decided to stop for a bite to eat. I went into the stall in the bathroom and fell off the toilet - it was so spinny, I ended up bare bummed on the floor

I'm sorry, this just cracked me up!
I wasn't effected to badly, but poor DS was sick right from the time we got off the ship for a few days. The poor tike got sick all over in our car as we left the port.

 

[lbgraves]

I only had that happen once when I forgot to keep taking the Bonine. It lasted a week. Now I just keep taking the Bonine for 3 days after we get off the ship and I am fine.

 

[goofygirl27]

I agree with the above post... taking bonine after getting home for a few days works great!!

 

[lreisen]

i am so glad you posted! We got off our ship yesterday morning, too and we are still spinny!

 

[Cindi0511]

It took me a month off and on after our 11-day cruise, but dramamine is a good option.

 

[ScrapperKimmyD]

I bought the stuff, but didn't need it while on board. Guess it won't go to waste after all. I'm gonna take some right away! thanks!

 

[orlandothebeagle]

yes, it took a week for me, it is not good?

I got straight of the magig and went for a flight, I was worried they might not let me fly if they thought I was drunk, i kept banging into things, it was very embarrisng.

 

[mindelmouse]

but when I got off our ship the last time...it didn't happen, I don't know what was different, but no rooms moving or floor swaying....I consider myself lucky

 

[CruiserMom]

I agree with the above post... taking bonine after getting home for a few days works great!!

Yep, learned this myself after the last cruise. We were on the Tropical Storm Hanna cruise in Sept, with 20-30 foot seas. I took meclizine at least once a day on the cruise and felt fine, but felt horrible after the cruise. I took meclizine a couple more days, and was fine after 3 days. DH felt bad for a week (he didn't take anything on the cruise or after).

 

[Pluto 2]

yes this happens to me also except on my last cruise. when i got home i kept taking my bonine for 3 days after the cruise.

 

[gardengirlco]

So to those of you taking Bonine post-cruise, did you take it during your entire cruise as a precaution as well? Or just after. I didn't have any problems with motion sickness on our last cruise, but I felt the motion afterward for a good month.