floridakeys
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Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 6:10:50 PM
l haven't been but would love to . The Caribbean sounds great ,all this cold and snow are making me crazy.
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wayneroad
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Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 11:51:48 PM
be healthy and sober when you go on board. Drink lots OF WATER
have a cabin as low to water as you can get and in the middle of ship
lots of exercise whenever possible (cheap low cabins better than expensive high outside cabins)
stay warm - don't read a book - keep active
bracelets do not work except for folks who would not get seasick anyways.
transderm scop (patch behind the ear) works - try a half patch first
no alcohol drinks while patching - no alcohol at all is even better until you get really comfortable
if get really seasick, use a sea sickness suppository - it will be the only thing that you could get down.
take the largest most modern ship you can find - most newer ones are stabilized
travel at the calm times of the year - your travel agent can advise about local weather
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bryceisright
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Message Posted: Feb 17, 2012 4:35:31 PM
My wife and I got sea sick! When we removed the patch things got a little better. I think half way through we just got used to it. I'm still a little dizzy and I have been home for 5 days now. At this point, I'm not sure we will go on another cruise. I did not like the short time to see an island and then have to leave. We spent 3 days in San Juan, PR which was the highlight of the trip for me.
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bryceisright
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Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 8:27:36 AM
We got a patches ready. I figure the big boat on the Caribbean should be fine.
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Glenniemae
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Message Posted: Oct 28, 2010 2:11:57 PM
Most of the new ships have great stabilizers and you will hardly feel anything. I believe the sea sickness bracelets do nothing for you.
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CrazgsupS
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Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:37:14 PM
Don't know about bracelets. Try homeopathic tabs. Worked for me on a 20 hour flight.
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GasaholicOH
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Message Posted: Sep 21, 2009 2:07:40 PM
The bracelets work well. I get motion sick in the back of cars, and on planes. I wear the bracelets every time I fly and in the NYC cabs. Used to have to sit for 30 minutes after a flight before I felt good enough to walk. But with the bracelets, I'm fine.
They helped on a cruise last year, but really weren't needed on the decks. The cabin is about the only place I felt the ship moving. Bracelets helped, but I also took non-drowsy dramamine, just in case, since it was only a 3-day cruise and I didn't want to miss any of it.
Good luck.
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Happyherman
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Message Posted: Mar 4, 2009 6:13:00 PM
elco, the one on a ship!! Just kidding but they are all good. Decide where you want to go and the sights you want to see. We took a seven day cruise that left from and returned to Vancouver, B.C. We stopped in Juneau and went whale watching. Next stop was Skagway where we took a train up to Fraser, B.C. that was the Gold Rush route. Next was a day in Glacier Bay, but we just spent some time in the bay looking at all the glaciers. And NO, they aren't all falling into the ocean. Al Gore is an idiot!! Next stop was Ketchikan where we saw a Lumberjack contest. Great fun. All cruise lines offer packages that go up to Alaska through the inside passage so find one that suits your budget and timetable. Would highly recommend a balcony room. There is so much to see. We always had room service for breakfast (included in all packages)so we would eat, drink our coffee and look at the scenery. Loved the whole thing!! This past year we took a cruise to the Panama Canal and I didn't enjoy it near as much as the Alaska cruise. Enjoy, no matter what you choose.
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elco
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Message Posted: Mar 4, 2009 5:07:43 PM
what is best cruise to Alaska
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geejays0057
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Message Posted: Nov 6, 2008 7:53:33 AM
I have never got sea sick on a cruise and going on my 7th in 2 weeks. I think Dramamine will do (just in case). If you are on a good size ship it wont be a problem. Ships these days are floating hotels. Have a blast you will become addicted!
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Happyherman
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 10:58:00 AM
Just got back from a Panama Canal cruise where we were on the outside edge of Hurricane Omar. The seas were 4 to 7 feet and we never felt a thing. My bride and I slept like babies. It was interesting to see that so did everyone else. We never heard of anyone getting sick and most were not using any patch or drug. We were on the Coral Princess and although a large ship it isn't the biggest so it tells me that these new ships are quite stable.
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Happyherman
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2008 5:50:10 PM
Good advice from Brian 51. Where he suggest minimizes the "fulcrum effect". Just hold a long stick on your finger and let it rock back and forth. You will see there is very little movement on your finger but lots at both ends. Your finger is at midship while the extremeties are the bow and stern of the ship.
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Brian51
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Message Posted: Sep 24, 2008 12:18:03 AM
On one of the "Mythbusters" Discovery Channel shows various seasickness remedies were tested. Ginger was effective to an extent for people who suffer from minor motion sickness. But for those like Adam Savage, one of the key "Mythbusters" who suffers from motion sickness to the extreme - it was only marginally effective.
A suggestion, if you haven't booked your room on the cruise ship yet try and get something amid ships on one of the mid to lower levels. That is where you will experience minimal movement.
Another suggestion. If you have access to the Usenet and a newsreader subscribe to rec.travel.cruises. It's a cruising discussion forum. It's an unmoderated group so you will need a newsgroup reader with good filtering capabilities. Like all unmoderated newsgroups rec.travel.cruises sees its share of spam.
Another good source for cruising information is Cruise Critic.
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AZMandM
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Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 3:23:36 PM
I don't need to use either the patch or the wristband for motion sickness, but do know folks who use both - successfully.
Unless you're on a really small ship or run into very rough seas, you probably won't even know you're on a moving ship. The big ships all have such smooth rides that unless you're prone to motion sickness while on a plane or in a car, you probably won't need anything.
Good luck with your cruise and enjoy!
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Happyherman
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Message Posted: Sep 17, 2008 10:03:05 AM
The patch for motion sickness I hear works great. Never tried it myself however so this is all second hand. You will love the cruise. Where are you headed?
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