I'm prone to motion sickness. Is there anything I can do to avoid seasickness on a Galapagos cruise?
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I'm prone to motion sickness. Is there anything I can do to avoid seasickness on a Galápagos cruise?
I'm prone to motion sickness. Is there anything I can do to avoid seasickness on a Galápagos cruise?
If you are prone to motion sickness then here are a few hints to help you.
Firstly, book a cruise on a bigger vessel or on a catamaran. Larger boats and catamarans are more stable, and so roll less in the swells. Some examples would be the Ocean Spray, La Pinta, or Galapagos Legend.
Secondly, avoid September and October cruise dates. Because of the activity of the currents that hit the Galapagos, these months tend to see the roughest seas.
Thirdly, take medical advice on anti-seasickness medication. Some traditional remedies are said to be very effective, such as taking ginger or using commercially-available acupressure wristbands.