jimbo1683 Posted September 13, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Sorry I asked this before and can't find the thread now. We are just 2 months away from our first ever cruise. My husband has suffered seasickness in the past when travelling on cross-channel and greek island ferries. I know this is different, but he needs to have a good experience otherwise is going to be reluctant to go on cruises in future. We have a Club Britannia mid-forward cabin. What non-drowsy medications, herbal remedies, other tools and techniques would you recommend to ward off seasickness? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pear Carr Posted September 13, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Which ship and where are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1683 Posted September 13, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted September 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pear Carr said: Which ship and where are you going? Queen Victoria Rotterdam and Bruges this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_boy Posted September 13, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 13, 2022 We have in the past used the seasickness wristbands to good effect. Can normally be worn without you knowing that you are wearing them. As you are in the UK, Boots sell them for less than £10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pear Carr Posted September 13, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I suffer from motion sickness and personally prefer sea bands, although I always pack non drowsy travel medication and ginger tea/biscuits. Have coped with choppy waters on the North Sea in an aft cabin. On a TA crossing I opt for a mid ship, lower deck just in case. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 13, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2022 It's not herbal or non-drowsy but Avomine works. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rakkor Posted September 13, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Jane is a martyr to seasickness, she swears by Kwells, one before a lumpy sea day, she also finds Sturgeron effective but they knock her out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted September 13, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2022 The key is to check wave heights on internet or ask Cunard every night, and take whatever medicine BEFORE you hit bad weather and feel sick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted September 13, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Only twice in my close to 30+ sailings have I experienced seasickness on board a ship. I do take with me Dramamine Non Drowsy (Meclizine HCL 25mg) over the counter. Once on board I purchased a envelope of medication (same) from the Pursers Deck instead of the shot offered by the Medical Center. Since it doesn't happen that often, I don't take it will the initial feelings. I was once treated by my stewardess on the QE2 when feeling unwell due to weather at sea. She gave me the same medications, cup of tea, crackers and some mild cheese. WOW it's worked and I thanked her. I will never forget her. Her name was Virginia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted September 14, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I can get seasick on a lake. The only thing that works for me Scopoderm patches. I've tried herbial, bands, dramine etc etc. Scopoderm kept it under control while in the southern ocean on a small boat. Many people were sick - I was sick in the end but it got rid of the nausea - and that is what makes it so miserable. We came of the QE after 34 days and I started feeling movement the 2nd morning - so I got my partner to put a patch on before I got out of bed (lying horizontal is a cure for me but somewhat inconvenient) - it lasts 3 days and after that I didn't need it again It was a flat crossing (we were on SF to Barcelona) - except between Azores and Maderia although the swell wasn't high we were sailing across it and several people weren't happy about it - but I'd got my sealegs and I was fine. If I was he - I'd put the patch on 12 hours before sailing - its truly a game changer 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted September 14, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 12:57 PM, jimbo1683 said: What non-drowsy medications, herbal remedies, other tools and techniques would you recommend to ward off seasickness? Would highly recommend candied ginger. We have owned small sailboats (10m) for almost 50 years now. We always give a piece of candied ginger to anyone who sails with us and has concerns about being sea sick. In all that time we have never had an occurrence. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted September 14, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 14, 2022 5 hours ago, lissie said: I can get seasick on a lake. The only thing that works for me Scopoderm patches. I've tried herbial, bands, dramine etc etc. Scopoderm kept it under control while in the southern ocean on a small boat. Many people were sick - I was sick in the end but it got rid of the nausea - and that is what makes it so miserable. We came of the QE after 34 days and I started feeling movement the 2nd morning - so I got my partner to put a patch on before I got out of bed (lying horizontal is a cure for me but somewhat inconvenient) - it lasts 3 days and after that I didn't need it again It was a flat crossing (we were on SF to Barcelona) - except between Azores and Maderia although the swell wasn't high we were sailing across it and several people weren't happy about it - but I'd got my sealegs and I was fine. If I was he - I'd put the patch on 12 hours before sailing - its truly a game changer I'm in agreement with you. Get a prescription for the Patch and then use it if you think it may be rough seas. I get dry mouth with it, but that's a very small price to pay for not being green and miserable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigrlewis Posted September 15, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Green apples and ginger can assist I take Prochlorperazine and that works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillylovesseabourn Posted September 16, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Always fond Stugeron 15 work brilliantly, never feel drowsy on them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted September 16, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Tillylovesseabourn said: Always fond Stugeron 15 work brilliantly, never feel drowsy on them. Stugeron works for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 2BACRUISER Posted September 17, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2022 18 hours ago, Tillylovesseabourn said: Always fond Stugeron 15 work brilliantly, never feel drowsy on them. Ditto can't fault it. 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kynance Posted September 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Stugeron 15 works for me too - and for the rare occasions when’s he has been affected, for my other half too. Fortunately, it doesn’t make us sleepy. The trick is to try to take it before you feel ill but it has also worked for us once we’ve had the onset of nausea. I also found a rumless mojito from the bars helped to reduce associated feelings of dizziness. Years ago on the QE2 my mum & I used to get anti- sea sickness injections on the first night, which fixed us for the rest of the trip. I believe these are still available (for a charge), if nothing else works. When we had them, you needed to head straight to bed as they made you very sleepy, very quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max344 Posted October 4, 2022 #18 Share Posted October 4, 2022 On 9/18/2022 at 8:00 AM, Kynance said: Years ago on the QE2 my mum & I used to get anti- sea sickness injections on the first night, which fixed us for the rest of the trip. I believe these are still available (for a charge), if nothing else works. When we had them, you needed to head straight to bed as they made you very sleepy, very quickly. I get seasick in a bath. Had a VERY rough crossing of the Drake Passage and ended up with the doc or nurse in my stateroom every hour on the hour, was on an IV for the first 2 days, fortunately finally got my sea legs the day we arrived got to Antarctica. Sailed to Pitcairn Island on the supply ship, had the patch, band, and seasickness pills and only threw up once 😄 I also got a shot on the QE2, Phenergan, and it worked a treat - but yes, have the shot at night. Doing a world cruise in 2024 and definitely going to line up for a shot first night just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted October 4, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 4, 2022 We used the patch on drakes passage and enjoyed watching the 30 and 40 ft waves crashing into the ship for two days straight. Not so much for the rest of the passengers, all whom (except for two) were European. Don’t know if it’s not sold or prescribed there? it’s doesn’t mix with alcohol but if you are prone to sea sickness, probably best to avoid it anyhow. I find the patch really helps even when i am snorkeling. Only side affect is dry mouth for me. Also helps with vertigo. It is a prescription medication in the US 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longton Posted October 4, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 4, 2022 A couple of weeks ago we were on Queen Victoria sailing between Sardinia and Malaga, Spain. The captain announced that the Mistral was increasing in strength and advised everyone to use the handrails when moving around the ship. It was choppy and I was seasick. The medical centre sent up a box of Avomine and they worked. The cost was around $13. I wasn't looking forward to crossing the Bay of Biscay but that turned out to be incredibly calm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted October 11, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Holland and Barrett candied ginger is good. Eat a couple of lumps and swallow them as soon as you can. Available in the stores and on line in UK. Cunard ships and cross-channel ferries are very different with the latter being really rough. Regards John Edited October 11, 2022 by john watson 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsonbeau Posted October 11, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Avomine or Stugeron for me - always take one before even boarding ! Tried the wristbands but didn’t do anything for me and was still sick with them on. So the pills for me at least. Edited October 11, 2022 by watsonbeau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted October 12, 2022 #23 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On the recent QM2 sailing to NE/CAN was better than we expected. We were on the heals of Fiona and though having slight seas and some rain it was a pleasant feeling on board. Only once in a while did we had to correct our balances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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