How do you treat land sickness after a cruise?

Although difficult to treat proactively, as sailors have learned, there are steps you can take to minimize the symptoms and get back to normal more quickly.
  1. Keep moving. ...
  2. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol. ...
  3. Rest and reduce stress. ...
  4. Supplements and medication.




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When you get back on shore, you need time to get your land legs back. That usually happens within a few minutes or hours, but it can take up to 2 days. With mal de debarquement syndrome, though, you can't shake the feeling that you're still on the boat.

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It often goes away on its own within a year.

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When you get back on shore, you need time to get your land legs back. That usually happens within a few minutes or hours, but it can take up to 2 days. With mal de debarquement syndrome, though, you can't shake the feeling that you're still on the boat.

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Drink plenty of water. Dry crackers and carbonated sodas (such as ginger ale) help some people avoid nausea. People who tend to have motion sickness may want to eat small, frequent meals.

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The disorder is called mal de debarquement syndrome. “It is a phenomenon that isn't fully understood,” says audiologist Julie Honaker, PhD CCC-A, Director of Cleveland Clinic's Vestibular and Balance Disorders Laboratories. “We think it may have to do with the brain rather than the inner ears.”

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MdDS is different for each patient, so walking on beach is OK for some but not for others. Avoid virtual reality and driving simulator experiences. If you are still experiencing symptoms, it is recommended not to walk on a treadmill and to use an elliptical machine.

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