Where should you sit on a ferry to not get seasick?

So, where is the best place to sit on a boat for seasickness? Right in the middle! The side-to-side and bobbing motions of the boat are not as noticeable when seated in the middle. As people say, knowing how not to get seasick means knowing where to sit on a boat strategically.



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Here are a few tips to help ease the symptoms of seasickness:
  1. Maintain your fluid intake. ...
  2. Keep moving. ...
  3. Stay on deck, even if it's raining, because the fresh air is often enough to speed recovery. ...
  4. Carry a plastic bag. ...
  5. Consider an over-the-counter medication to prevent or minimize motion sickness.


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Sensory conflict happens when your body feels the heaving of an ocean ferry or the jolting motion of a bus winding through the mountains and your eyes, ears, and other senses can't catch up. This results in symptoms like a dry mouth, dizziness, upset stomach, or a pounding headache.

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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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The lower you are, and more towards the middle of the ship, you will not feel it as much. Cabins at the front and back of the ship tend to sway the most, so you want to avoid any rooms in these areas.

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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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These medications may help:
  • Scopolamine (Transderm Scop). Most commonly prescribed medication for motion sickness. ...
  • Promethazine (Phenergan). Administered 2 hours before travel. ...
  • Cyclizine (Marezine). Works best when taken at least 30 minutes before travel. ...
  • Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine). ...
  • Meclizine (Bonine).


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Yes, you can still feel the waves even if they are not big. The size of the waves does not determine the level of motion you feel on a cruise ship. The waves can be small in height but still have enough energy to cause the ship to sway, creating a noticeable rolling or pitching motion.

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Again, not possible at all times, but if you know it's safe to swim, and follow all the necessary precautions, jumping in the water can really help reduce the motion. Stay in the middle of the boat. The central point will be more still than the bow or the stern.

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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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