Pressure point anti-seasick wristbands???

[debtman7]

Ok, out of curiosity, is seasickness worse on a big boat like a cruise ship? I'm wondering if perhaps because of the size, the boat's motions aren't as noticeable (especially) when indoors so it might confuse your brain more?

My wife and I cruised the hawaiian waters in a small (ish) catamaran, and it was a rocky ride. That thing bounced around like crazy, at times you couldn't even stand up. But, we had no problems with sea sickness there, actually by the end of the trip I loved the motion and didn't want to go back on land.

But I'm wondering if maybe that's easier because it's painfully obvious to your eyes that you are rocking and moving, but on a big boat it won't be so obvious...

 

[bicker]

I'm not sure how much the size of the ship matters as much as the technology. Some ships have especially good stabilizers, which actually make folks less like to get queezy in most conditions, but in some conditions they're worse because the conditions confound the stabilizers.

The Sea Bands worked great, but gave me a rash!

 

[AOPI57]

Sea Bands did not work for me on our first Disney cruise. I ended up using the Bonine which worked great. The second cruise I didn't even bring the bands just used Bonine and wasn't sick queasy at all.

 

[got2gp]

Ok, out of curiosity, is seasickness worse on a big boat like a cruise ship? I'm wondering if perhaps because of the size, the boat's motions aren't as noticeable (especially) when indoors so it might confuse your brain more?

My wife and I cruised the hawaiian waters in a small (ish) catamaran, and it was a rocky ride. That thing bounced around like crazy, at times you couldn't even stand up. But, we had no problems with sea sickness there, actually by the end of the trip I loved the motion and didn't want to go back on land.

But I'm wondering if maybe that's easier because it's painfully obvious to your eyes that you are rocking and moving, but on a big boat it won't be so obvious...

You know, I hadn't thought of that. That might explain why I can handle small boat like the tenders and the boat to Catalina with no problem what so ever (and that sucker moves around a lot, up, down, back and forth, side to side), but sometimes feel queasy and or lightheaded on a cruise ship that is barely moving. And that's before I've had anything to drink!

 

[JSCTRico4]

As far as the being inside, and getting queasy, I've heard that if you focus on the horizon, it will stabilize you. If you are inside, you are at the mercy of the ocean I guess. Thank you for all the wonderful input from everyone on the wristbands. I guess we will take them again, and also take this bonine stuff as a back up. I've never heard of it though..... can you buy it over the counter? How much is it? Can kids use it?

 

[TheWog]

As far as the being inside, and getting queasy, I've heard that if you focus on the horizon, it will stabilize you. If you are inside, you are at the mercy of the ocean I guess. Thank you for all the wonderful input from everyone on the wristbands. I guess we will take them again, and also take this bonine stuff as a back up. I've never heard of it though..... can you buy it over the counter? How much is it? Can kids use it?

Yes, it is over the counter. Any local drugstore should have it. I think it costs around $5 or $6 for a package of 12 or 18. I forget exactly honestly though. I think it has instruction for children of a certain age, but ask your pediatrician or pharmacist for the kids. They may be better off with the children's Dramamine. Good luck.