Okay CoSo, I'm looking for some tips on what to look out for when you go on a cruise for the first time.
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@MrsE0113 I've been on 4. Don't waste money on the fancy balcony room. Your going to spend maybe 20 min a day in there aside from sleeping 😆
Do find the ship spa, the masseuse is usually amazing.
Even tho they cost extra go to the fancy restaurants instead of the buffet once in a while. You won't be disappointed 😋
Always make sure you keep track of time on offshore excursions... they will leave you 😱
Know that shit can go wrong and you can't control it, relax and just have fun 😊
@CherNohio @MrsE0113
It is and I did it twice. But saved money the 2 other times for excursions. But I'm one of the lucky ones who's never had a problem with seasickness. Guess it depends on the budget and person. 🤷♂️
@PurpleDragon @MrsE0113
For sure it’s person/budget specific. 💜
@CherNohio @PurpleDragon Side note: I can't cross the Capy May Lewes Ferry without dramimine. I can't fly without.. and I am afraid my 5 days are going to be horrible. The anxiety is so real.
Real talk. I took and ate ginger snaps. After the first day I got my sea legs. There’s lots of opportunities to be out on the decks and you don’t even feel the movement that much when you’re not. I would not let a missed opportunity go by to enjoy this experience.
@CherNohio @PurpleDragon I plan to make the most of it. I just hope my body wants to play as well... 😏 💜
@MrsE0113 @PurpleDragon
24/7 open bars MrsE 😂💜
@MrsE0113 @CherNohio
Oh wow I'm so sorry. On the ship itself it isn't too bad if the sea is calm. But hubs noticed it when the sea got rough and once we docked trying to get his land legs back. Maybe ask a doctor?
@MrsE0113 @CherNohio @PurpleDragon
FYI.. I much prefer Bonine... As a long time vertigo and motion sickness sufferer the meclizine is much gentler... Try a quarter tablet under the tongue... Raspberry flavored so tastes good...
Have you every tried a scapolomine patch behind the ear?
Maybe give one or the other a go on the ferry?
@MrsE0113 @CherNohio @PurpleDragon
Oh... I say a quarter because even a half for me can make me drowsy unless I stay active... And I'm sure I'm a tad bit larger than you are... 😉. So start at a quarter then increase if need be....
Good luck...
@MrsE0113 @CherNohio @PurpleDragon
Asian markets often have ginger chews.
Consider trying them
@MrsE0113 have you ever tried Sea Bands? I once mailed a pair to Spain for an acquaintance who had to fly for work but was miserable from the turbulence. Word back was that they helped immensely. (They're wrist bands with nubs on the inside that apply acupressure.) 🤗 @CherNohio @PurpleDragon
@PurpleDragon @MrsE0113
If I may interject about the room. Yes the balcony is more expensive. But, a first cruise , if it’s affordable, the balcony is so damn cool. At night with the door open and the moonlight and the waves..it’s just something else. Also, in my case it helped with relieving and avoiding sea sickness. An inside room first time ever might be a bit claustrophobic for some. I was thankful for that balcony numerous times.