Charleston Voyage > Sea Sick
Sea sickness is a form of motion sickness. It strikes some people on rough days at sea on a cruise.
The over-the-counter medicine meclizine (in the brand names Bonine and Antivert) is commonly used and often effective to prevent sea sickness or to treat after onset. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) is another drug commonly used.
This video by Cruise Tips has advice for how to prevent motion sickness. It is less than 5 minutes long.
Some people say that eating green apples and dry crackers helps to lessen the effect of sea sickness. Eating ginger in pill or powder form may also be helpful. Acupressure wristbands (like the Seaband wristband) are another non-drug method to prevent motion sickness.
Ways to minimize sea sickness include staying on deck as much as possible and keeping your eye on the horizon. That reduces your feeling of movement. Also do not overeat or consume too much alcohol. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Your choice of a stateroom can help prevent sea sickness too. Pick one that is near the middle of the ship and on a lower deck. The motion of the ship is less in that area.
One last tip: consider a small ship cruise on relatively calm inland waterways. American Cruise Line offers them from Charleston.