Seasickness

[Cruiser-66]

We are planning to take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen. I've heard the water can be rough, and people are advised to take necessary precautions. I've never had any problems on the ship, but I'm a little concerned about this ferry ride. What could I take for a day trip that would not have many side effects? I don't want to take something that makes me tired and not enjoy my day.

[OPSoccermom]

The ferry ride was rough when we were there last March. As long as you stay on Cozumel, and don't plan an excursion on the mainland you should be fine. Unfortunately, many of the places on Cozumel that I would recommend visiting have not yet re-opened after Hurricane Wilma.

[GMoney]

Bonine makes a non drowsy version that works great.

[Don Pedro]

We have taken this ferry ride numerous times and you have cause to be concerned about seasickness. It results from the combination of strong diesil fumes from the ferry and ocean's movement.

 

The Cozumel side can be perfectly calm and a couple miles out the ocean can get very rough for a a ferry sized boat.

 

We have spend a lot of time on the ocean; cruising, fishing and scuba diving and prefer using ginger tablets to prevent motion sickness. They are proven effective and do not have any side effects.

[Robert Leone]

We are planning to take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen. I've heard the water can be rough, and people are advised to take necessary precautions. I've never had any problems on the ship, but I'm a little concerned about this ferry ride. What could I take for a day trip that would not have many side effects? I don't want to take something that makes me tired and not enjoy my day.

We took that ferry ride last Dec and it was rough. If you go down to the guest relations desk and ask for some seasick pills, they will give them to you. On board the ferry if it is rough they will tell you not to look out at the sea and to put pressure on your wrist which will help with the nausea should it occur.

[crusinmama06]

Honestly, if it's that bad, I would take the NON-DROWSY formula of Dramamine instead of taking my chances with ginger or sea bands.

 

But I get sea sick easily, so I rely on those to get me through the day when we are cruising.

[Dorie7]

Do you mean that you rely on Dramamine to get through the day? HAve you tried Bonine, and, if so, do you find dramamine to work better?

 

I am concerned because I get motion sick easily and I am trying A transatlantic cruise, so I want to be fully prepared with the most effective medication.

 

Thanks,

Dorie

[crusinmama06]

Do you mean that you rely on Dramamine to get through the day? HAve you tried Bonine, and, if so, do you find dramamine to work better?

 

Thanks,

Dorie

 

No, I've never tried Bonine. They are both in the same type of drug class, basically both antihistamines.

 

I am one of those people who get car sick if I am sitting in the back of the car. So when I cruise, I have to take Dramamine for the first day or two until I get my "sea legs". ;)

 

The only time I start to notice the movement is when I am standing in line or walking down a hallway, that gets me a little sick. But I would be worse if I didn't take the meds.

[Cruiser-66]

Thanks for all the advice! I'm convinced that I need something. If I take Bonice how far in advance of this tour do I need to take it? Can we still have a drink or two in Cancun if were on this? I came close to getting sick once on a ferry ride from St.Thomas to St.John, and many people were sick so I know it can happen! Thanks again for everyone's help!

[crusinmama06]

Bonine and others like it works in about 30 minutes. And lasts about 4-6 hours. So you might want to take it an hour before you leave. You might have to redose before you come back.

 

And as far as having a drink....you could, but it would increase the effects of the drowsiness. I would just play it by ear. Take the meds, see how you feel, if you don't feel drowsy at all, then you could add a drink or two. Just be careful not to overdo it.

[Nliedel]

Bonine is my best buddy. I take it on all cruises cause the very moment we leave the protected waters of the port, even if the sea is dead calm I am queasy. Which SUCKS big time because cruising is my favorite thing.

[trixie54]

In case there are others out there taking blood thinners: avoid ginger! It interacts with them & can cause major problems.

[Karencruiser43]

I take Bonine also. I find it to be less drowsy than Dremamine. I also read that it was best to take it at night, so that was what I did, so if it did affect you in anyway with drowsiness then when you were sleeping it didn't matter. It worked for me and I get really seasick. Good luck