How do I stop feeling sick on a ferry?

How to Cure Seasickness
  1. BE IN CONTROL. If you're traveling in a boat or car, it's easy to get motion sick if you're not the one driving. ...
  2. AVOID CERTAIN FOODS. ...
  3. PICK A GOOD POSITION. ...
  4. MAKE YOUR SENSORY CUES MATCH UP. ...
  5. TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT. ...
  6. DESENSITIZE YOURSELF. ...
  7. EAT GINGER. ...
  8. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRESSURE POINTS.




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It affects millions of people annually, during all kinds of water travel (and all types of weather)—from simple, small boat rides on a river to large cruises. Many travelers may never experience seasickness symptoms, while others feel ill during a simple ferry ride on totally calm seas.

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So, where is the best place to sit on a boat for seasickness? Right in the middle! The side-to-side and bobbing motions of the boat are not as noticeable when seated in the middle. As people say, knowing how not to get seasick means knowing where to sit on a boat strategically.

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Sit Where There is Not Much Movement So, where is the best place to sit on a boat for seasickness? Right in the middle! The side-to-side and bobbing motions of the boat are not as noticeable when seated in the middle.

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The lower you are, and more towards the middle of the ship, you will not feel it as much. Cabins at the front and back of the ship tend to sway the most, so you want to avoid any rooms in these areas.

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These medications may help:
  • Scopolamine (Transderm Scop). Most commonly prescribed medication for motion sickness. ...
  • Promethazine (Phenergan). Administered 2 hours before travel. ...
  • Cyclizine (Marezine). Works best when taken at least 30 minutes before travel. ...
  • Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine). ...
  • Meclizine (Bonine).


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Yes, you can still feel the waves even if they are not big. The size of the waves does not determine the level of motion you feel on a cruise ship. The waves can be small in height but still have enough energy to cause the ship to sway, creating a noticeable rolling or pitching motion.

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Again, not possible at all times, but if you know it's safe to swim, and follow all the necessary precautions, jumping in the water can really help reduce the motion. Stay in the middle of the boat. The central point will be more still than the bow or the stern.

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To reduce motion sickness, choose a stateroom in the middle of the ship on a lower deck. You will feel any sway of the ship less in this section.

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