The lack of baggage restrictions, the ability to take your car with you and the vast amount of space to walk around on, means travelling by boat is often the preferred option for a lot of families. When holidaying with very young kids you will often have to bring a lot of stuff which can make airplane restrictions particularly limiting.
However, one down side of travelling this way is sea sickness; thankfully, there are things you can do to help relieve and even prevent it.
Acupressure wristbands
You can usually pick up motion sickness wristbands in your local pharmacy. They work by touching on acupressure points on your wrist and can stop feelings of nausea and vomiting.
You can usually pick up motion sickness wristbands in your local pharmacy. They work by touching on acupressure points on your wrist and can stop feelings of nausea and vomiting.
Avoid an empty stomach
Not having anything in your stomach can actually cause you to feel sick. Opt for something dry like crackers, nuts or even bread. Avoid anything too acidic as it will only irritate you.
Don’t read a book/magazine
When you read a book your eyes are focusing in on a static object making your stomach feel nauseous. If you are bored go for a walk around the ship.
Ginger
Ginger is good to alleviate nausea and is available in a powder form, tea or even sweets. Bring some on board with you just incase they don’t have any available.
Ginger is good to alleviate nausea and is available in a powder form, tea or even sweets. Bring some on board with you just incase they don’t have any available.
Apples
Green apples can also be helpful to ward of sea sickness - Cruise ships often offer them on their room service menus. However, they can be pretty acidic which can irritate certain people’s stomach.
Green apples can also be helpful to ward of sea sickness - Cruise ships often offer them on their room service menus. However, they can be pretty acidic which can irritate certain people’s stomach.
Go on deck
Feeling off balance can help you feel sick, so spend as much time on deck as possible. Staring at the horizon is a great at helping your stomach feel a little better.
