19/11/2024
The Victoria Majestic offers the luxury and comfort of a cruise ship, but even on the largest and most stable ship, someone can still get seasick. If you’ve ever experienced nausea, dizziness and a general feeling of being unwell due to rough water, you know how uncomfortable it can be. In this blog, we’ll share some helpful tips and tricks to help you manage seasickness while still enjoying life at sea.
What causes seasickness?
Seasickness is caused by a disturbance in our balance system, where our eyes, inner ear, and brain receive conflicting information about motion. The Victoria Majestic is a large ship, but even here, the constant motion of the sea can trigger this sensation.
Tips for avoiding seasickness
- if you are prone to seasickness, choose a cabin that is lower down in the middle of the ship. These areas are the most stable during waves, so you are less likely to experience discomfort
- drink plenty of water
- go out on deck and take deep breaths of fresh sea air.
- focusing on the horizon can help your brain re-acclimate to the movements around you
- there are over-the-counter medications available for seasickness, but check with your doctor before trying any medication.
- Dramamine. This is probably the most popular over-the-counter medication for preventing seasickness, but it can also make you drowsy.
- Scopolamine is a painkiller. Some people rave about it and it is said to work very well. You need a prescription to get it, and the only side effect for most people is dry mouth.
- ginger is a natural remedy for nausea. Try drinking ginger tea or taking ginger pills
- peppermint lollipops or tea: this helps relieve nausea, so it really treats the symptoms of seasickness, not the cause
- eating green apples also keeps seasickness at bay.
If your symptoms persist, visit the ship's medical center. Experienced medical staff is available on board the Victoria Majestic and can provide stronger medications to treat seasickness.
For most people, seasickness only occurs during the first few days of the voyage, as the body adjusts to the motion of the ship. The calm and luxurious surroundings of the Victoria Majestic make it easy to relax, which can also help to make seasickness go away more quickly.
Seasickness can occur on board the Victoria Majestic, but you can minimize the discomfort by taking the right steps. Whether it's medication, natural remedies, or simply choosing a location, the goal is to enjoy the peace and beauty of life at sea. Don't let seasickness ruin your experience.
Author: VCL Team
19/11/2024
