Badenoch

I've never been motion sick perhaps in part due to spending my formative years around small boats and often in rough water so I can't relate to those who pop Gravol like they are Skittles and who won't step off the dock without wearing transdermal patches, acupressure wristbands and other magic amulets.

On a South Pacific cruise a few years ago we ran into some rough weather on a sea day. Not scary rough but enough that walking was often a challenge, shows were cancelled, the dining room was half empty and many of the guests looked queasy. I felt fine.

When the weather settled down there was much moaning by some passengers who insisted the captain should have avoided the weather. I was glad he didn't although kept the opinion to myself. A day or two of bad weather on a cruise is a good reminder that we are land-based creatures and just visiting when on the water.

Does anyone else secretly hope the seas get rough on a cruise?

Jaimito Cartero

PaxALotl

I spent a month on a small ships in the Southern Ocean, and when the seas got big it was very exciting and a little scary. Scopalamine kept me in good shape, and the power of the ocean is amazing. But, a day or two of 10 meter waves is enough for me!

bitterproffit

I have been around boats my entire life and I get motion sickness very easily. When I was a kid, I didn't have a choice, so I got sick about once or twice a week. Now that I am an adult, you never see me on a cruise as I avoid them like the norovirus.

I cannot read while a plane is taxiing, or in a car, or watch a movie on a plane during turbulence. I got nauseous on the Star Ferry crossing in Hong Kong.

I think you're lucky it doesn't bother you, and I am glad you enjoy it. In my opinion, Dante could have included a cruise as one of the circles of hell.

Randyk47

Nope. Grew up in the Pacific Northwest and lived on Puget Sound. Had my fill of thrilling rides in everything from sailing dingies to 65 foot yachts. Luckily I don’t get sea sick but getting to that age where I don’t want to get bounced around and injuried.

tentseller

Victoria Harbour is not the smoothest for smaller crafts built before the days of stabilizers. You are not the only one who have seasickness issues crossing the Harbour.
Before the cross Harbour tunnels there were Kowloon or Hong Kong Island residents who has never visited the other side

Badenoch

I've been on the Star Ferry a few times and can't relate to being seasick on it. Perhaps part of the reason is genetic. Research into motion sickness suggests Asians are more susceptible

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8825456

Hoyaheel

I have no motion sickness in cars or on small boats. I grew up reading in the backseat of a car - no problems. On a 30ft sailboat? No problem. But on a cruise ship, if there are rough seas, I do get a little nauseated. I take meclizine and carry on with my day -making it to dinners when crew are unable etc. So I count myself fortunate. One cruise, I did end up with some bruises as I was rolled out of bed.

But I never wish seasickness or sickness inducing weather on others....

Kagehitokiri

i would rather there not be some kind of accident, especially in middle of ocean

reportedly a transatlantic cruise i was on almost mustered due to a galley fire

later made it funny hearing complaints when stabilizers off on alaska cruise

Badenoch

I'm not "wishing" seasickness on others but admittedly it would be a consequence of secretly hoping for rough weather. There is a point however where personal responsibility takes over. Those with a predisposition to motion sickness should take the appropriate precautions or forgo cruising. There is no guarantee of a smooth ride.

codex57

Hell no! Why would I want that?

I don't recall ever being seasick on a cruise ship before, but that doesn't mean I'm not affected by those who are. They moan and complain. They throw up and take staff away to go clean up the mess. I may have to smell the vomit. The rocking might throw me into walls and stuff. Can't enjoy my meal cuz stuff keeps sliding around (had that happen).

Who the hell would want rough seas?

Badenoch

I like a little rough weather because it breaks up the routine. The moaning and complaining doesn't trouble me. Typically on a cruise someone is moaning and complaining about something. Having trouble walking when the seas are rolling means any unsteadiness cannot be automatically attributed to vodka intake.

codex57

You sir, have far more patience than me. I can appreciate the hilarity of seeing passengers swaying, but the moaning and groaning ruin my mood. The complaining and vomiting are just something I'd rather do without on my vacation.

Romelle

I hope for it. Lets me know I'm really at sea. Although I didn't grow up around boats and water, sea-sickness is not a problem.

No, I don't wish the sickness on others, but for me personally ship motion adds to the adventure.

The best I've encountered is 12' waves on a transatlantic. Slept wonderfully. Just learned of it in the next morning captain's report.

Badenoch

I don't wish seasickness on others either but at what point do they only have themselves to blame? It is perplexing that people prone to motion sickness will go on cruises knowing the risk of rougher seas is there only to bitterly complain when it happens and their patches, pills, wristbands and magic beads don't prevent them from being sick.