I know I've already asked but I need more specific answers.

[Dug720]

I can only report that, as a 1 year old, I was "sick as a dog" for the whole trip when we sailed across the Atlantic. And, as a young child, I was airsick more times than I care to count. But, as an adult, I have absolutely no issues with motion sickness.

Like I said, I know some people really do have issues with motion.

 

[jrabbit]

here's my story about the motion of the ship.

I remember on cruises 3-6 that I really could feel the motion of the ship. Especially when walking down the LONG hallway to our stateroom. I could feel the ups and downs of the ship. Was harder walking "uphill" and almost running downhill. The ship was moving kind of like the boat on Gilligan's Island.

We would eventually get to our room and put our carry on luggage in the room, open the drapes and we got to see the view of the ocean rising and falling -- NOT!! - We were still tied up to the dock!!! And yes the motion was VERY Real to me - but I also was not getting sea sick at the time.

 

[bdcp]

I have motion sickness and ever since I got sick on the first night on our first cruise I take meclizine. It's easy, over the counter and I have no side effects. Speed is NEVER the only issue. Sea state - wave height and direction- are the most important part. Speed on smooth seas doesn't change the motion of the ocean so not sure where OP thinks they're going with their question. I used to get car sick as a child but I outgrew that. I prefer to take something than to find out if a particular motion is an issue. DH is former US Navy and he rarely feels the motion. Meclizine is a harmless way to deal with motion sickness and works well for most.

We've now been on 22 cruises and have 4 more booked. I have only felt sick once since the first time and it was in 30 foot seas coming back to Baltimore 3 years ago and I was medicated but it was just too much. And, I wasn't the only one.

 

[elvispursley]

I have only felt sick once since the first time and it was in 30 foot seas coming back to Baltimore 3 years ago and I was medicated but it was just too much. And, I wasn't the only one.

I'd be sick, too, if I was on a ship in 30 foot seas

Fresh air can also help with sea sickness. My DH, who can be quite a tight-wad, refuses to sail in any other stateroom but one with a balcony/veranda because being able to have access to fresh air is a "must" for him.

 

[heapies926]

I get extremely sea sick. My first cruise, I tried not taking any medication and got sick to my stomach while the boat was still docked at port!!

That being said, as long as I take meclizine, I feel 100% fine. Meclizine is the active ingredient in Bonine and Dramamine Less Drowsy (Dramamine has many formulations, only the less drowsy has meclizine). It is also available in many generics. It is extremely effective and lasts up to 24 hours. The directions say take 1-2 every 24 hours. I take one every night, and sometimes have a second the following day depending on how I am feeling. Since taking it, I have never been sick on a cruise.

So my advice is to get yourself some meclizine and not worry anymore. If you stress too much about getting sick, the stress itself will make you sick. Just pop a few pills and enjoy the amazing cruise!!

 

[TiggerBouncy]

I know people have mentioned a number of medicines that can help. My wife is a huge fan of Scopalamine patches (SCOP patches). They are placed behind the ear and one patch lasts 3 days. Unlike Dramamine, you don't have to remember to take a pill - it''s just "always on". She applies the patch about an hour before getting on the ship, and all is well for a 3 day cruise. For a longer cruise, she just changes it out every 3 days and never has any trouble with the motion sickness.

truck1 was far more specific than I could hope to be, but as hopefully you understand now, the speed has little to no relation to the pitch of the ship so knowing that won't help you at all.

 

[piccolopat]

I would like to say I hope I'm not sounding like I don't want to go. I just want to clear that up. I would go no matter what.

Not at all. I've thought about cruising but since I do get sea sick I have always been hesitant. Alaska may be the one I try. I'm also thinking about a river cruise since those don't have the heavy wave action. I hope you find a solution and can really enjoy the cruise. Let us know afterwards how you do.

 

[chaseg03]

Not at all. I've thought about cruising but since I do get sea sick I have always been hesitant. Alaska may be the one I try. I'm also thinking about a river cruise since those don't have the heavy wave action. I hope you find a solution and can really enjoy the cruise. Let us know afterwards how you do.

Thanks and I'll make sure to write a trip report 395 days and counting!

 

[disney minnie]

I get sick on planes, boats, in cars, basically everything. Before my first cruise I read where someone suggested taking Bonine at bedtime three nights before the cruise and the first night on the cruise. I did this and I never felt sick the whole cruise. I did take another pill during the week as a precaution but I don't think I needed it.

I now use this method all the time and it is very helpful.

 

[WallyBear]

I found the prescription medicines to have way too many side effects (dry mouth and extremely loopy) so I switched to Bonine and it worked like a charm. Good luck!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I know people have mentioned a number of medicines that can help. My wife is a huge fan of Scopalamine patches (SCOP patches). They are placed behind the ear and one patch lasts 3 days. Unlike Dramamine, you don't have to remember to take a pill - it''s just "always on". She applies the patch about an hour before getting on the ship, and all is well for a 3 day cruise. For a longer cruise, she just changes it out every 3 days and never has any trouble with the motion sickness.

truck1 was far more specific than I could hope to be, but as hopefully you understand now, the speed has little to no relation to the pitch of the ship so knowing that won't help you at all.

I'll just caution that the patch should be a last ditch effort. The medication is very potent and has many (nasty) side effects. It's a good idea, if you go this route, to put a patch on before your cruise to see how you tolerate it.

 

[phinz]

Well said!!!

While I don't deny that there are people who really do get motion sick, I think there are also some who hear about people getting sick (or kids who hear a parent talking about getting seasick/worrying about it) and worry themselves into it. Again, not everyone. But some.

This is *exactly* what my best friend did on the first night of his first Disney cruise. My wife got sick (it's not unusual for her) but he got himself all worked up and stressed once land fell out of sight and freaked out, making himself sick too. The next night he was fine and partying, but that first night his nerves and sympathetic stomach got the best of him. He so much as admitted that was what happened.

 

[TiggerBouncy]

I'll just caution that the patch should be a last ditch effort. The medication is very potent and has many (nasty) side effects. It's a good idea, if you go this route, to put a patch on before your cruise to see how you tolerate it.

Thanks Shmoo. I would add to that (which I should have mentioned) that you should never take any prescription medication - including the patch - without first seeing your doctor. My doctor has no problem with the patch, but she is familiar with both my wife and my medical history and has approved it for our use (Although I don't need it).

 

[jrabbit]

I found the prescription medicines to have way too many side effects (dry mouth and extremely loopy) so I switched to Bonine and it worked like a charm. Good luck!

But you are soooooo cute when you are Loopy!!