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You've been planning your first cruise for months. You can't wait for the sunny decks, great food, and ocean views. But you have one big worry: What if you get seasick and feel terrible your whole vacation?
Don't worry! Many people feel the same way. About 1 out of 4 cruise passengers get seasick. But the good news is that you can stop it before it happens. You just need to know what to do and when to do it.
Cruise ships move differently than cars or airplanes. The slow, rolling movement confuses your body. Here's what happens:
Your ears help you balance. When the ship rocks, your ears feel the movement. But your eyes see a room that looks still. Your brain gets mixed signals. This makes you feel dizzy and sick to your stomach.
New cruise ships have special fins under the water called stabilizers. These fins stop 9 out of 10 rolling motions. But ships still move some. Big storms, ship size, and where your room is all change how much you feel the ship move.
When to book: As soon as you can
The best rooms are:
Stay away from rooms at the very front or back of the ship. These move the most.
When to start: 1-2 days before you get on the ship
Ginger is a natural plant that stops nausea. It works by blocking special parts in your stomach that make you feel sick. Starting early helps your body get ready before the ship starts moving.
How to take it:
Blog Article: Best Ginger for Nausea Relief: Compare Home Remedies
When to eat: 2-3 hours before getting on the ship
Don't get on the ship with an empty stomach. This makes seasickness worse. Instead, eat a light meal with:
Don't drink alcohol or coffee for 24 hours before your trip.
When to pack: Before you leave home (ship stores cost more and might not have what you need)
Bring these items:
When to use: When you first feel sick
Go to the ship's deck and:
When to drink: All during your cruise, especially mornings
Not drinking enough water makes seasickness worse. Instead of plain water, try ginger drinks that do two jobs. Anti-na SIPS gives you water and nausea relief. It has 2 grams of real ginger plus special ingredients to help keep your energy up when you feel sick.
2 Days Before: Start taking ginger pills, don't eat trigger foods
Day You Leave: Eat light breakfast with protein, pack your supplies, have Anti-na SIPS ready
First Day On Ship: Stay on deck when the ship leaves, keep taking ginger, drink lots of fluids
Whole Cruise: Keep doing prevention steps, especially before day trips and fancy dinners
Blog Article: Timing is Everything: Strategic Scheduling for Maximum Nausea Relief
Even with the best prevention, some people might still feel sick. If nausea hits:
Unlike prescription drugs that make you sleepy, natural remedies like ginger let you stay awake and active. You can still do shore trips, enjoy evening shows, and make the most of your vacation money.
Products like Anti-na are made just for travelers who want help without feeling drowsy. The chews give fast help for sudden sickness. SIPS gives steady protection you can drink all day.
Don't let fear of getting sick stop you from booking that dream cruise. And don't let it ruin a vacation you already planned. With the right prevention plan and natural remedies in your bag, you can focus on making memories that will last forever.
Ready to cruise without worry? Check out Anti-na's complete line of natural motion sickness solutions made just for travelers who won't let nausea limit their adventures.
Sources:
Government Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). CDC Yellow Book 2024: Cruise Ship Travel. Retrieved from https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/air-land-sea/cruise-ship-travel
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). CDC Yellow Book 2024: Motion Sickness. Retrieved from https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/air-land-sea/motion-sickness
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Ernst, E., & Pittler, M. H. (2000). Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 84(3), 367-371. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.bja.a013442
Gahlinger, P. M. (2000). Cabin location and the likelihood of motion sickness in cruise ship passengers. Journal of Travel Medicine, 7(3), 120-124. https://doi.org/10.2310/7060.2000.00042
Kim, M. S., Chey, W. D., Owyang, C., & Hasler, W. L. (1997). Role of plasma vasopressin as a mediator of nausea and gastric slow wave dysrhythmias in motion sickness. American Journal of Physiology, 272(4), G853-862. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.1997.272.4.G853
Lete, I., & Allué, J. (2016). The effectiveness of ginger in the prevention of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and chemotherapy. Integrative Medicine Insights, 11, 11-17. https://doi.org/10.4137/IMI.S36273
Lien, H. C., Sun, W. M., Chen, Y. H., Kim, H., Hasler, W., & Owyang, C. (2003). Effects of ginger on motion sickness and gastric slow-wave dysrhythmias induced by circular vection. American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 284(3), G481-489. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00164.2002
Nunes, C. P., Rodrigues, C. C., Cardoso, C. A. F., Cytrynbaum, N., Kaufman, R., Rzetelna, H., Goldwasser, G., Santos, A., Oliveira, L., & Geller, M. (2020). Clinical evaluation of the use of ginger extract in the preventive management of motion sickness. Current Therapeutic Research, 92, 100591. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.curtheres.2020.100591
White, B. (2007). Ginger: An overview. American Family Physician, 75(11), 1689-1691.
Industry and Technical Sources:
Celebrity Cruises. (2024, June 6). How to prevent seasickness on a cruise. Celebrity Cruises Blog. Retrieved from https://www.celebritycruises.com/blog/how-to-prevent-seasickness-on-a-cruise
Quantum Marine Stabilizers. (2023, August 24). Cruise ship stabilizers: How cruise ship stabilizers work. Retrieved from https://quantumstabilizers.com/roll-stabilization-systems/
Royal Caribbean International. (2021, January 20). The truth about seasickness. Royal Caribbean Blog. Retrieved from https://www.royalcaribbean.com/blog/the-truth-about-seasickness/
Singh, A. (2024, May 20). What are cruise ship stabilizers? Marine Insight. Retrieved from https://www.marineinsight.com/naval-architecture/what-are-cruise-ship-stabilizers/
Stapleton, B. (2024, September 20). How cruise ship stabilizers make your vacation at sea more comfortable. The Points Guy. Retrieved from https://thepointsguy.com/cruise/how-do-cruise-ship-stabilizers-work/
Health and Medical Sources:
Healthline Media. (2019, August 29). Ginger for nausea: Effectiveness, safety, and uses. Healthline. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ginger-for-nausea
NOTE: This information is educational and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have existing health conditions.
We're nausea and energy experts, not doctors—though we definitely share their commitment to helping you feel better. We've spent years researching natural solutions because we believe nobody should have to choose between feeling nauseated or dealing with medication side effects.
Our mission is simple: create effective, natural products that help you get back to living your life. While we're confident in our formulations featuring Bioenergy Ribose® and other research-backed ingredients, everyone's body is unique.
