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Seasickness

Seasickness is one of the biggest worries people have before booking a cruise and one of the most Googled topics I get asked about. I’ve tried the remedies, sailed the rough routes and done the research. Here’s everything that’s actually worth knowing, before you let it put you off booking.

costa smeralda inside cabin bed

Why Booking The Cheapest Cabin Might Mean A Smoother Cruise

07/05/2026

Lots of people will tell you that upgrading to a balcony or suite will mean your cruise will be better in every way. When it comes to movement, cheaper cabins can actually be located in the most stable places on … Read more

Tags balcony, cabin, cheap cabin, inside, location, Seasickness, suite

Do Seasickness Wristbands Actually Work? (Here’s My Honest Opinion)

14/04/2026

Seasickness is one of the biggest worries people have before their first cruise. The question I get asked more than anything else is whether those seasickness wristbands actually work. They’re cheap, easy to use, and you’ll see loads of people … Read more

Tags cruise info, Seasickness, seasickness medication, seasickness wristbands
Emma Cruises top deck QM2

I’ve Tried Every Seasickness Remedy – Here’s What Actually Works For Me

16/11/2025

I took a Transatlantic crossing onboard the last Ocean Liner at sea, Queen Mary 2, in winter. That probably wasn’t a very sensible plan, as I know that I get seasick when things get rough. I had always wanted to … Read more

Tags cabin location, Hints and tips, medication, medications, Seasickness, seasickness patches

I Tried The Seasickness Patch: My Reaction Was Scary and I’ll Never Do It Again

16/11/2025

People are often surprised to find that I occasionally get seasick. Not just seasick, I am a travel-sick person in general – I can feel ill in cars, buses, and coaches – and I have done so all my life. … Read more

Tags Norwegian Aqua, Seasickness, seasickness patches, side effects, vision

Seven Sea Days in an Inside Cabin – Fun, But Never Again!

16/11/2025

I’ve always wanted to take a transatlantic crossing, experience a classic Ocean Liner route, and take that Iconic sailing from New York to Southampton. I booked the trip knowing the Atlantic in January is often rough, but I hoped the … Read more

Tags Cunard, queen mary 2, Seasickness, Transatlantic crossing
Emma cruises rough seas

How Cruise Ship Stabilisers Actually Work (And Why They Are Important To Me!)

28/05/2025

Many people are surprised to know that I sometimes get seasick. Not just seasick, actually, I get motion sick in general. I can be unwell on long car journeys, on coaches or buses, and even sometimes on VR games. I … Read more

Tags Seasickness, ship facts, stabilisers

My Cruise Skipped 12pm–1pm Most Days: Here’s Why

01/04/2025

When I took a transatlantic crossing on the world’s last Ocean Liner, Queen Mary 2, we changed time zones most days at 12 p.m. This crossing was unusual because there were no port stops. We left New York and sailed … Read more

Tags Cunard, jet lag, Seasickness, time zones, Transatlantic crossing

Are Bigger Cruise Ships Really Better for Seasickness? The Truth Might Surprise You!

17/03/2025

Many would assume that the bigger the ship, the smoother the cruise will be – but is that actually the case? Over the years, I’ve travelled on various ships of different sizes, and things haven’t always worked out as I … Read more

Tags cabin location, Ocean Liners, Seasickness, ship size
QM2 Rough Seas

The Best and Worst Cruises for Seasick-Prone People

29/01/2025

So many people worry about getting seasick when they cruise. I do get seasick, but have only felt really ill on a handful of occasions. I certainly don’t go on a cruise expecting to feel rough! I recently took a … Read more

Tags cabin location, Cruise Destinations, cruise itinerary, Seasickness
Rough Seas QM2 Voyage

3 Cruises You Shouldn’t Take if You Get Travel Sick (I Tried Them and Regretted 2/3)

04/02/202529/01/2025

Some people would be surprised to find out that I do sometimes suffer from seasickness. I am a very motion-sick person in general. I can feel ill in taxis, sitting and travelling backwards on trains, in cars, ferries or cruise … Read more

Tags cruise routes, Cunard, Fred Olsen, P&O Cruises, Seasickness, southampton

Why This Cruise Cabin “Upgrade” Was Worse (Don’t Let This Happen to You)!

15/01/2025

I often book “Guaranteed” cabins for me or my family when I cruise. This saves money – and that money can be used for things like drinks, speciality meals or excursions instead. I fully appreciate that this approach isn’t for … Read more

Tags balcony, cabin review, guaranteed cabins, msc status match, Seasickness
Emma Cruises MSC Euribia

Can You Feel The Cruise Ship Moving When Onboard? 

30/07/202501/10/2024

People often ask me whether they will feel any movement when they are onboard a cruise ship. It may surprise you to hear that I am one of the most motion-sick people you are ever likely to meet. I can … Read more

Tags cruise info, cruise tips, movement, Seasickness
Emma cruises and Arvia

The Truth About Cruising in a Storm (We Found a Lost Lifeboat!)

27/05/202428/11/2023

“We have noticed what appears to be, an upturned liferaft in the water that went down the starboard side of Arvia. We are in the process of turning around, we’ve contacted the local authorities in the area and another ship … Read more

Tags Cruising from the UK, P&O Cruises, Seasickness
Emma cruises rough seas

Staying Healthy When You Cruise, Avoiding Seasickness – Medications and First Aid Items to Pack

18/06/202514/09/2023

In this post, we talk about seasickness and staying healthy whilst cruising. It may surprise you to know that I do get seasick – but it has never put me off cruising! We will look at: I know I always … Read more

Tags healthy cruise, Seasickness
Ventura

What My Worst Seasickness Experiences Have Taught Me About Cruising

15/03/202416/09/2021

If you were looking to take a cruise you read comments like ‘SEASICKNESS HELL’ ‘I FELT SO SICK’ and ‘MY TRIP WAS RUINED BY SEASICKNESS’ would you still want to go? What if you carried on reading and saw comments … Read more

Tags Seasickness
CMV Magellan

My Friends Tried Cruising and HATED It – Here’s Why

15/03/202414/09/2021

A couple of my friends took their first cruise and when they came back we spoke about the trip, they were very polite but I could tell that they didn’t have a good time. The cruise had been built up … Read more

Tags CMV, traditional
Medical centre onboard a cruise ship

What Happens if You Get Sick on a Cruise? – Simple Step-by-Step Guide

15/03/202419/09/2020

If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how common it is to get sick onboard and what happens if you do. Colds, cases of flu, and other viruses spread on cruises in the same way that they … Read more

Tags illness, Insurance, medical centre, Seasickness
medical centre cruise

Cruise Ships Don’t Have Full Pharmacies on Board – Here’s What They Have

08/11/202306/07/2020

If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if cruise ships have full pharmacies onboard. In this article, we are going to explore where you can get medicines from onboard a cruise ship should you need to. Do … Read more

Tags medical, medical centre, Seasickness
Emma cruises rough seas

13 Actionable Tips to Prevent and Treat Seasickness on a Cruise

15/03/202423/07/2019

Will you get seasick on a cruise? Maybe! I sometimes do. I read many guides online that say that you need never worry about getting seasick when cruising, mostly written by people who aren’t normally travel sick . Will seasickness … Read more

Tags seasick, Seasickness

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