Seasick-Prone Passengers Should Avoid Staying In This Cruise Ship Cabin Location At All Costs

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If you love the idea of waking up in a new destination each day, a cruise may be the perfect vacation for you. The exciting shore excursions, endless buffets, casinos, themed parties, and ocean views can be a big draw for many travelers. But for others, the motion of the ocean is definitely not a good thing — and can make some seasick-prone travelers weary of booking a water-based getaway. If you're eager to hit the open seas, but terrified of the possibility of rough waters and days full of nausea, dizziness, and headaches, just plan ahead. There are some cabins you should think twice about booking, and those prone to seasickness will want to avoid choosing one in the front of the ship, as this is the area that has the most movement. 

One Redditor shared their experience on r/Cruise, saying, "Don't get the very front of the ship because you can be levitating the entire night as the ship bobs in the water. I can firmly state this based on experience. It was fun for the first 30 minutes and then stopped being fun." This was also backed up by multiple travelers on Tripadvisor, with one stating, "The only time I have ever been seasick was when I had a cabin at the front of a ship." Other travelers also mention that the back of the ship wasn't good for them, so the best place for those prone to motion sickness might be the middle.

You'll of course want to book the best cabin to avoid seasickness, but there are other things you can do to help prevent this, too. It can be so relaxing to curl up with a good book by the pool when you're on a cruise, but this is a big no-no for those prone to seasickness. In fact, reading on a cruise can actually make you sick. Many people also pack over-the-counter medications like Dramamine Motion Sickness Pills. These work by blocking the brain signals that trigger motion sickness. If you feel like there's a possibility that you may become seasick, you can use these as a preventative. If you don't like the idea of taking a pill, you can also try a less-invasive preventative measure like the Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Accupressure Wristband. These apply pressure to a specific point on your wrist that is supposed to prevent nausea. 

But what happens if you've done all you can to avoid getting seasick, and it still happens? It's a scary feeling, but it will eventually go away. Some foods, like ginger, can help with seasickness. It's pretty easy to find ginger ale on a ship, so grab one and start sipping as soon as your stomach starts churning. Fresh air usually helps too, so head to the deck. Seeing the actual movement of the ship can make sickness worse, so looking out at the horizon may also help.