Seasickness Infographic

Created by our graphic designers, a seasickness infographic! If you’re concerned about getting seasick on your cruise, or if you’ve gotten seasick in the past, this might be useful for you. It has information about what causes seasickness, the treatments that are available, typical symptoms, and how to manage seasickness if you already have it.

Seasickness is a common concern for first-time cruisers. 90% of all people will experience seasickness or motion sickness at some point in their lives, which makes it a real concern for people who will be boarding a large cruise ship. Seasickness is caused by a disturbance in your equilibrium. On a cruise ship, it’s usually caused by a discrepancy in your filed of vision. For example, if you’re in your cabin without a window, you will see all of the furniture around you as completely stable. However, the ship might be rocking with the waves. This gives your brain conflicting signals, resulting in nausea, dizziness, or headaches.

The best medication is available by prescription, so we recommend visiting your doctor before your cruise to get a prescription. Prescription seasickness patches are generally considered the most effective treatment. They are small beige-colored patches that are placed behind the ear. The patch should be applied before you board the ship and they last for up to 72 hours. Other common treatments are wrist bands and over-the-counter medication. Specific food and drink can also be used to mediate seasickness, but is less effective than medication. Ginger, for example, has been used in many forms by sailors to help calm motion sickness. And just like if you feel sick from the flu, you can eat plain crackers and drink soda.