Try taking Dramamine® Original Formula 30 minutes to an hour before boarding the ship and then as needed and as directed on the packaging. To be extra prepared, consider taking Dramamine® All Day Less Drowsy a day in advance - relieves motion sickness symptoms with less drowsiness for up to 24 hours.

The most widely recommended over-the-counter medicines for seasickness are Bonine (meclizine) and Dramamine (dimenhydrinate). Bonine is often preferred by cruisers because it is labeled as "less drowsy" and typically only needs to be taken once every 24 hours. Dramamine is highly effective but is known for causing significant drowsiness, which might make you want to nap through your vacation; however, they do offer a "non-drowsy" formula that relies on ginger. For more severe cases, many travelers swear by the Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scōp), which is a prescription medication applied behind the ear that lasts for three days. It works by interfering with the communication between the inner ear and the brain. It is crucial to take these medications before you start feeling ill—ideally an hour before boarding or hitting rougher waters—as they are much better at preventing motion sickness than curing it once it has already started. Natural alternatives like ginger candies, peppermint tea, or acupressure wristbands (Sea-Bands) can also provide relief for those with milder symptoms or those who wish to avoid medicinal side effects like dry mouth or blurred vision.