Where do you get the least seasick?

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.



To experience the least amount of motion and minimize seasickness, you should book a cabin in the center (midship) of the ship on the lowest possible deck. Think of a cruise ship like a seesaw: the front (bow) and the back (stern) experience the most vertical movement as the ship moves through waves, while the center stays relatively stable. The lower you are in the ship, the closer you are to the center of gravity, which significantly reduces the "sway" or "roll" felt from side to side. Avoid cabins at the very front or very high up, as these areas act like a pendulum, amplifying the ship's motion. Additionally, many experts suggest a cabin with a balcony or a window; being able to see the horizon allows your brain to synchronize what your eyes see with what your inner ear feels, which helps prevent the sensory mismatch that causes nausea. Modern mega-ships (like the Icon or Wonder of the Seas) are also equipped with massive underwater "stabilizer fins" that act like airplane wings to counteract wave motion, making them much more stable than older, smaller vessels.

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If you are feeling seasick, it is often helpful to go out on an open deck or balcony and look toward the horizon. Doing so helps your eyes see the motion, which will then send signals to the brain more in alignment with what the inner ear is telling the brain, Bradberry says.

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Cabins at the Front of the Ship This is because the front of the ship is more exposed to the movement of the water as they plough through the rough seas. If you're prone to seasickness, it's best to avoid cabins at the front of the ship.

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Benjamin Shore, Chief Medical Consultant at Royal Caribbean, to break down the basics and whether it's actually common for guests to experience seasickness while vacationing at sea. “Considering the large size of today's cruise ships, seasickness is rarely a problem,” says Dr. Benjamin Shore.

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The good news is that 75% of people eventually get acclimated to the sea and are naturally cured of the affliction.

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Over-the-counter medications like Dramamine, Meclizine (also known as Bonine) or diphenhydramine (commonly called Benadryl) can also help prevent or alleviate seasickness. On some ships, these are dispensed freely or are sold in the sundries shop.

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DIMENHYDRINATE (dye men HYE dri nate) prevents and treats nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It works by helping your body maintain its sense of balance.

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After motion sickness begins, it usually doesn't start getting better until you stop moving. But, most people who are on a boat for a long trip feel better a few days into the trip when they get used to being on the boat, but some people feel seasick for several days.

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When the stabilizers aren't needed, they are retracted into the vessel's side. Older and smaller ships are less likely to have this technology and are much more apt to feel the motion of the ocean. A mega-ship, such as Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, might just be the best cruise ship to avoid seasickness.

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