How do you calm anxiety on a cruise?

One tip for first-time cruise anxiety: don't go alone. It may be a good idea to vacation with a friend or loved one. If you are looking forward to some peace and quiet but don't want to look awkward and lonely, consider pre-booking shore excursions and tours.



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  1. Make Sleep a Priority.
  2. Limit Your Social Media Usage.
  3. Spa Indulgences Have Health Benefits.
  4. Learn a New Skill.
  5. Treat Your Ship as a University at Sea.
  6. Get Some Exercise. For the Fun of It.
  7. Sit On the Open Deck.
  8. Get Dressed Up.


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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. Although it may seem counterintuitive, if you're worried about seasickness on a cruise, book a stateroom with a window or a veranda.

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If your anxiety, or the anxiety of a loved one, starts to cause problems in everyday life—such as at school, at work, or with friends and family—it's time to seek professional help.

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Take a melatonin pill. That's the hormone that our bodies use to put us to sleep naturally. Pop the pill a few hours before the flight.

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Hodophobia is the medical term for an extreme fear of traveling. Some people call it “trip-a-phobia.” It's often a heightened fear of a particular mode of transportation, such as airplanes.

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