Should you eat before ferry?

Eat lightly. Don't go sailing on an empty stomach. Take small meals at regular intervals, and avoid acidic, heavy, or greasy meals, even the night before your sail. If you're beginning to feel queasy, try snacking on saltine crackers. Small amounts of candied peppermint or ginger may also be helpful.



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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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10 tips to ditch seasickness on a boat
  1. Belly first. Before setting sail, make sure to avoid heavy, fatty and acidic foods. ...
  2. Ginger. Having some ginger on hand is a great way to beat nausea. ...
  3. Focus on the horizon. ...
  4. Shield the sun. ...
  5. Stay hydrated. ...
  6. Go bland. ...
  7. Get fresh. ...
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Where you sit on board a boat can really affect how you feel. Typically towards the rear of the ferry is the most stable with the least motion. And if possible, sit as close to water level as you can, the higher above the water you are the more movement you'll feel.

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You could get a bit of a sensation if you stare when the boat is pulling away, or the skyline diminishes in the background, or if you look down into the water over the edge... but if you simply sit inside the ferry somewhere you will barely feel movement at all.

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The middle of the ship and not too high is your safest bet. A mid-ship stateroom with a balcony for quick access to fresh air may be ideal. If not available, consider a room that is either lower or closer to the back, as the front of the ship tends to experience the most movement.

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Other ways to prevent seasickness are to: be sure to have a little food in your stomach at all times (it's actually worse to have an empty stomach) get fresh air frequently. take some Dramamine or Meclizine right away when the captain calls for some rough seas – don't wait until you begin to feel sick.

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While underway in a vessel under power, do not ride on the bow, gunwale, transom, or in any position which is obviously dangerous. Riding on or hanging over the bow can interfere with stability and may restrict the operator's visibility.

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