sign in • sign up
web   discussions   tasks   blogs   photos

Have you ever been on a cruise ?  email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 95/100. SimplyJo (1004) 5 years ago

Ever been on a ship ? Do you get sea sickness ?
I've only been on a short 2 hours cruise twice. Once it was a party in malaysia and once a evening cruise in goa. but that wasn't like being on the 'high seas' !! I'm going in May on the Star Cruise for 3 nights - i'm excited and kinda nervous - what if i get sea sickness ? how do i know if i would ? Have you been on one ? do share your experience.. i hear they are absolutely beautiful.

 

sponsors
Cruise Specials
Hot Deals on Carnival Cruises. Call Now and Get a Free Quote!
www.CruiseWeb.com

a cruise to alaska
Alaska Cruises - A complete Alaska Vacation experience. Call us today!
AlaskaDenaliTours.com/Alaska-Cruise

Local Coupons
1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Save 50-90% on your city's best!
www.Groupon.com

emeraldisle (8959) response was accepted on 3/13/2007.
denotes best response, click it to go to the best response.
tags:  cruise, accupressure, boats, cruises, gabs
 
1. myLot reputation of 99/100. GardenGerty (35345)   5 years ago

I have never been on a cruise, but here are some remedies for nausea, airsickness/seasickness that will not drug you out of your mind, so you can still enjoy yourself. There are elastic wristbands, with a little plastic "button" that you put over a pressure point on your wrist. I gather that the exact spot is pinpointed in the packaging. Get them at a pharmacy. Like WalMart, or another chain. Or at pharmacies or health food stores, get ginger capsules, long noted to stop nausea--I have used ginger, crystalized for this, or for cold symptoms, as well. In a pinch, I am sure that the drink service on board will have ginger ale. This is what I most commonly treat nausea with. I hope you have a wonderful time, and I bet you will not be nauseous at all.


myLot reputation of 95/100. SimplyJo (1004)  5 years ago

hey thats great. thx

Cruise Specials Hot Deals on Carnival Cruises. Call Now and Get a Free Quote!  www.CruiseWeb.com
 
2. myLot reputation of 98/100. rosie_123 (3858)   5 years ago

Well first of all, I hope you enjoy your cruise! Longest I have ever been on a ship is 16 hours between Helsinki and Stockholm, and I hated it! To tell you the truth, I am not a fan of sailing, because I do get horribly sea-sick, but that doesn't mean that you will too. I have tried all the remedies like the wrist bands, and eating dry biscuits, but frankly none of them work for me:-(( All I can do is take the very strongest pills from the Doctor, which make me lie down and sleep. And as soon as they wear off after 8 hourso r so, I wake up feeling nauseous, and my partner gives me another one, so I sleep until the boat stops!!!

I know there are wonderful things on ships nowadays - bars and restaurants, and cabarets etc., and they can be great fun for everyne but the sicly minority like me! I hope you will be fine!


myLot reputation of 95/100. SimplyJo (1004)  5 years ago

oh jeez.. i hope so too

a cruise to alaska Alaska Cruises - A complete Alaska Vacation experience. Call us today!  AlaskaDenaliTours.com/Alaska-Cruise
 
3. myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (14489)   5 years ago

I'm more of a landlubber, I do not like boats and when I'm going somewhere I want to get there QUICK! The thought of going on a cruise fills me with both boredom and dread! I only went on a cruise once, well not so much a cruise but a crossing, it was four hours, the sea was rough, watching everyone on the boat throwing up and looking rather green around the gills wasn't my idea of fun. I know boats are much better designed nowadays but it still doesn't endear to the idea of spending more than a day on one.


myLot reputation of 95/100. SimplyJo (1004)  5 years ago

Ok.. I'm really nervous now...

Local Coupons 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Save 50-90% on your city's best!  www.Groupon.com
 
4. myLot reputation of 95/100. gabs8513 (23375)   5 years ago

I have been on a ship many a time and I have been on them when there has been a storm and it is very scary. My Daughter and I are suppose to be going to Germany in September so I hope that we have a quiet trip over.


myLot reputation of 95/100. SimplyJo (1004)  5 years ago

i'm sure you two will reach ok and have fun along the way.. thought of the storms IS scary though

Cruise Travel Agents Planning a Cruise? Find Listings  yellowpages.com
 
5. myLot reputation of 99/100. villageanne (5891)   5 years ago

I have never been on a cruise nor have I ever been on a ship. I am afraid of water. There is no way, I would go on a cruise. I would be terrified. I know I would have an anxiety attack and have to be sadated for the whole trip. If someone told me that I had to go on a cruise, I would run and hide. LOL Fear brings out the evil side of me.


myLot reputation of 95/100. SimplyJo (1004)  5 years ago

okie.. NOW reading all responses.. i'm having second thoughts myself !

Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Cruise Lines Coupons! Download Now  www.ShopAtHome.com
 
6. myLot reputation of 88/100. sofia29 (909)   5 years ago

I've been on a couple cruises and got seasick once. They gave me some pill- can't remember which one- that didn't have any effect on me. It was horrible. Someone already mentioned the wristbands- make sure you get one.

Military Car Lot Online Autos/Cycles/RVs/Boats--300+ Bases in US/Europe/Asia; 10,000+ Users  MilitaryCarLot.com
 
7. myLot reputation of 97/100. Michele21 (2867)   5 years ago

I went on a 7-day cruise for my honeymoon and it was wonderful!! I thought I might get sick but didn't have a problem, on the bigger ships you don't even feel the movement of the boat. I loved the all-you-can eat food..all day, every day!! And free room-service...it doesn't get any better them that!!

Norwegian Cruise Line Expert Norwegian Cruise Reviews ship ratings & more by USA TODAY  VacationCruisesInfo.com/Norwegian
 
8. myLot reputation of 98/100. emeraldisle (8959)   5 years ago

Well I've been on several cruises from 4 dayers on up to 7 dayers. Personall I prefer the 7 only because for the small difference in price it is much better. The 4 dayer one they tried to cram all the things in a 7 down into 4.

I didn't used to get sea sick but after some problems with my ears I have occassionly. Just so you know if you do go to the Purser's desk. They will give you the over the counter medicine for it. Do not pay for it in the gift shoppe. They will just hand it to up at the Purser's desk for free.

Cruises are great though. They really are. You can do anything or nothing on them. I love the fact that I can try different foods at the meals and if I don't like it I can get something else, they don't charge extra or anything. The food is all built in. Now some newer ships will have extra dining rooms that cost extra or such but most it's all built in. You have food available 24/7 really and it's really easy to gain weight on board but the food is excellent. The ports are fantastic, not sure which ones you are going to but they are beautiful.

I think you'll enjoy the cruise. Just remember to have lots of fun :)

Alaska Cruises Save big on your Alaska cruise; live pricing & booking  www.surecruise.com
 
9. myLot reputation of 87/100. ikinta (1118)   5 years ago

No I dont get sea sick but I do got bored since I have to spent 2 days on a ship and there nothing much to do. Although it was good to watch the sea as far as my eyes can see. Theres nothing else, just the blue sea..

Free Alaska Tourism Info. Free tourism information, maps, vacation guides & travel brochures.  www.TravelGuidesFree.com
 
10. myLot reputation of 87/100. mzbubblie (1653)   5 years ago

No, But I'm looking into going...I have asked alot of questions about it so far...Well when you come back let me know how your cruise went, I would love to hear your story..Have fun..

Pez Gato sailing tours Whale watching, snorkeling, or sunset trips. Book online with 10% off!  www.pezgato.com
 
sponsors
Cruise Travel Agents
Planning a Cruise? Find Listings
yellowpages.com

Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines Coupons! Download Now
www.ShopAtHome.com

Military Car Lot Online
Autos/Cycles/RVs/Boats--300+ Bases in US/Europe/Asia; 10,000+ Users
MilitaryCarLot.com

similar discussions
The captain goes down with the ship or does he?
Have you heard in the news where that captain of the steamliner that capsized left the ship and the...
Searching for cheaper cruise deal, another website recommended
I know how people feel at the moment ever since the accident happen in Italy. A captain abandoned...
Now I Know Why I Felt Uneasy..
http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2620275.aspx I've often wondered why I'm NOT a big fan of...
Repayment to those passengers during the cruise accident
From the news, the final decision to repay the loss of those passengers during the cruise accident...
Caribbean cruise
I am looking at a Caribbean cruise. I have never been on a cruise before, but I always wanted to...
Have you ever gone on a cruise?
Yesterday I visited a website where there was a description of a Russian cruise, and it sounded...
Italian cruise disaster, which might help reduce the future cruise fee
I am not trying to tell you, a disaster event like the one happen in Italy will bring advantage of...
Vacation Cruise to the Bahamas!!!1
I cannot began to tell you guys just how excited I am about my upcoming vacation next...
I told you so
Do you ever get to say "I told you so"? Well Hubby and I both got to say that this morning. The...
Ever been to the Bahamas?
So I'm thinking about going to the Bahamas in December of this year. YES - it's super far away, but...
sponsors
Cruise Travel Agents
Planning a Cruise? Find Listings
yellowpages.com
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines Coupons! Download Now
www.ShopAtHome.com
Military Car Lot Online
Autos/Cycles/RVs/Boats--300+ Bases in US/Europe/Asia; 10,000+ Users
MilitaryCarLot.com
Norwegian Cruise Line
Expert Norwegian Cruise Reviews ship ratings & more by USA TODAY
VacationCruisesInfo.com/Norwegian
Alaska Cruises
Save big on your Alaska cruise; live pricing & booking
www.surecruise.com
Free Alaska Tourism Info.
Free tourism information, maps, vacation guides & travel brochures.
www.TravelGuidesFree.com
Pez Gato sailing tours
Whale watching, snorkeling, or sunset trips. Book online with 10% off!
www.pezgato.com
return to mylot
We are loading a word from our sponsors. No thanks, cancel loading.