My wife gets sick looking at boats....?

Question

I think she got sea sick watching Titanic...but I want to go on a cruise...how can I talk her into going. And what are the odds of a 2 year old getting sea sick? I am scared our son is going to be like her family...and get sea sick standing on the dock!

Answer 1

Tell your wife this.  (1) All of the new ships now being built have automatic stabilizer that all but eliminate any rocking from side to side.  And these newer passenger ships are so long, most 900 feet to almost 1,000 feet, that the front to back motion is also all but eliminated.  (2)  Cruise ships generally move from port to port overnight, generally about 6:00 PM.  You go to dinner between 6 and 8 PM, maybe go to the evening show and maybe the disco and then go to bed. And when you awake the next morning you are in a new port.  So you sleep a good portion of the time when the ship is moving.  Then to further reduce ship motion, select a cabin on a lower deck and in the middle of the ship; there is less motion there. (3) Cruise ships make every effort to stay away from bad weather, even changing the order of port stops if weather is bad at one.  (4) The best cruise to go on if you want to be pretty certain that there will be little motion is a cruise to Alaska.  Those cruises go through the "inside passage" which is an inland waterway (rather than open ocean) where the motion of the ocean is minimal.  Its almost like cruising down/up a river and in many places you can see the land/terrain on both sides of the ship.

(5) There are some options to combat sea sickness if she is really sensitive to motion.  One is a prescription from your Dr for either pills or a patch that is applies behind the ear.  Another option is a wrist bracelet that you can purchase at boating stores.  And, if she agrees to go and does not get any of these, the ship will have a doctor who can dispense sea sickness pills.

The Alaska cruise sounds like your best bet.

Answer 2

theres a seasickness patch that your wife could get prescribed from her physician. They work well so she would not have to worry about that problem. there are also seasickness pills the doctor can prescribe if she doesn't like the idea of the patch.

heres a great site for cruises.

cruiseclues.com

cruisecritic.com

Answer 3

ok. they arent "boats" they are called ships!!! and i have been on many cruises, there is nothing to worry about, those things are HUGE. they dont rock like a little row boat, but the smaller ships sometimes rock in stormy sea, but with a larger ship there is nothing to worry about.

Answer 4

Start out on a 3 or 4 night cruise - just to be safe.  Your wife can start taking medication even before she gets on the ship, to prevent sea sickness.  

Book a cabin in the middle of the ship - and if you can, get a window or balcony.  Looking at the horizon always helps.  If you are stuck in an inside cabin, it can make things worse.  

As far as the 2 year - consult with a physician.

Answer 5

This is a question for her doctor.  She can wear a patch to ward off sea sickness.  As for your son consult his doctor.

On the big ships there is very little movement so they will notice it little, if at all.

Answer 6

I can't imagine your poor nauseous wife running after an active 2 year old on YOUR cruise.

Don't be so selfish.   Send your wife to a spa and enjoy your cruise with some friends.  She'll be miserable.

Try a day trip after she gets some advice from her doctor.  At least she won't have to be sick for 3-4 days.

Answer 7

Pick a 3 day cruise and don't cruise during hurricane season.  For a first cruise, try cruising in areas that have calmer waters.  Meclezine  (Also known as Antrivert or Bonine) and Dramamine can be taken by your wife safely before you even get on the boat to help fight against sea sickness.  The first night is often the hardest to get used to.  MAKE SURE your cabin is in the middle of the ship.  As far as your 2 year old son is concerned, consider taking ginger pills with you (for your wife, also).  Although I have personally never used them (I always use the prescription stuff), I have heard ginger pills are very effective, and also safe for all ages.

If you do take a cruise, be sure not to book any excursions that require you to go on another boat, if at all possible.  ALthough large ships have stabilizers, smaller boats (and speedboats) do not.  I don't have alot of problem on the cruise ship - I love cruising!  But smaller travel boats make me extremely queasy, and I try to avoid them if at all possible.