Modern cruise ships have dramatically lessened the problem of seasickness. Today’s larger ships slice through the waves instead of riding on top of them. Also, new technologies like stabilizers and counterbalancing systems have greatly reduced the pitch and roll of the ships, all but neutralizing the problem of seasickness.

However, if you feel you have a severe seasickness problem, you may want to book an inside cabin located on a lower deck and in the center of the ship. This is the area of the ship where the least rocking motion is felt. If you are planning to book a trans-Atlantic cruise, it’s possible that the crossing of the ocean may be rough at certain times.

If you need it, the ship’s physician can prescribe medication such as, Bonine, Benadryl, or Dramamine tablets that will treat dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, the worst symptoms of motion sickness. There is another very effective, doctor prescribed, anti-seasickness product called Transderm Scop. They are small patches that are placed behind the ears. The patches can lessen, or even prevent the effects of motion sickness.

Sea-Bands, which apply a gentle pressure to the acupressure points on both your wrists also work well. They have been clinically tested to help provide relief from nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness when traveling, pregnancy, anesthesia, chemotherapy, and any condition that may induce vomiting. They are available in drug stores and pharmacies as well as most travel oriented stores and do not require a prescription. They do not cause any side effects so can be used safely, again and again, whenever you feel nauseous. They can also be purchased online at Sea-Band.com.

Health care professionals such as a physician, or pharmacist should always be consulted about drug dosages and their possible side effects. There can also be side effects caused by different drug combinations, even with over-the-counter medications.

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