| Title: | CRUISE TRAVEL |
| Moderator: | XANADU::FAMULARO |
| Created: | Thu Aug 04 1988 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Dec 12 1996 |
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Note 11.12 Sovereign of the Seas 12 of 12
DELNI::STUCZYNSKI 12 lines 10-OCT-1988 09:26
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Hi There,
I'm new to the Notes file as well as "cruising". I've been
asked if I'd like to go on a cruise and I'm very reluctant. I'm
scared to death of being sea sick for the entire trip ! Can anyone
give some advice on what to do about this fear ?? I've heard that
you can get various remedies but I'd like to know which ones work
the best. Also, is it true that it's best to get a room in the
middle of the ship in case of rough seas ????
"D"
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 40.1 | Some.. | GUCCI::HERB | AL | Sun Oct 16 1988 10:15 | 11 |
1. Less movement of ship towards back of ship than front.
2. Patch placed behind ear (prescribed by doctor) seemed to work
on those that used them. Doctor aboard ship (Royal Princess) did
not dispense these due to side effects (drying of mouth and dialated
eyes) but dispensed a pill instead. The pill seemed to work for
my wife.
Overall, ship did not seem to rock that much and did not talk to
anyone that was complaining of sickness.
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| 40.2 | Pill or Patch ??? | DELNI::STUCZYNSKI | Mon Oct 17 1988 16:13 | 6 | |
Thanks for the tips !! I'd have to say that I've only very few
horror stories....everyone else though, tells me there's nothing
like a cruise !! I'm sure I'll find out one day and when I do,
I'll let you know what I think !!
"D"
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| 40.3 | SEA SICKNESS - PROS AND CONS | JULIET::GREATHOUS_CA | Wed Dec 14 1988 13:33 | 32 | |
"D" I'm not sure if this will relieve your mind or not, but my
experiences are varied and I'm still a confirmed cruise-a-holic!
Our first cruise, to the Carrribean on SS Norway was late April/early
May timeframe. The first night, while dancing in the disco, I suddenly
became VERY unsteady on my feet and instantly felt "sick" to my
stomach. I felt this way on and off during the entire trip. One
saving grace was that while ashore, no sickness. All things
considered, I LOVED cruising.
Second time out, we went to Mexico on the Carnival Cruise Line
Tropicale in mid-October timeframe. Absolutely no sea sickness.
A wonderful cruise experience. Still a confirmed cruise-a-holic.
Third time out, we flew to Hawaii, boarded American Hawaiian Cruise
Lines' SS Independence over Thanksgiving timeframe. From the mement
we left the dock (any dock!) I was seasick. We still had a great
time. I wish I could say something positive about the ship though.
Our impression was very negative. The ship was very old and not
very well maintained. Deck very much in need of varnish, brass
needed polishing, etc.
All things considered, we are planning a 20th anniversary cruise
for next year (hopefully for the mediterranean). Recommend cruising
to everyone with a sense of adventure, love of fin dining, and people
oriented.
Good luck to you. I recommend it highly.
"Smiley"
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| 40.4 | Check The Stabilizers | VAXWRK::SIMON | Hugs Welcome Anytime! | Wed Dec 21 1988 10:36 | 14 |
One thing you might do is check into the type of stabilizers on the
ship you intend to book when you plan a vacation. I don't know mich
about these but last April, I cruised the Carribean with friends aboard
the Sun Princess. The Sun Princess had state-of-the-art computer
controlled stabilizers and the boat did not rock at all. I must note
that the seas were also very calm on the trip. The Sun Princess has
since been sold. A little research into this might save you some
discomfort. I grew up in a family that owns small boats and I love
rough seas and am not prone to seasickness. I was sort of disappointed
we didn't rock a little more (although I wouldn't want anyone else to
get sick!). I love the feeling of the swells after crawling into my
bunk for the night.
Denise
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| 40.5 | rock a bye baby | HOCUS::LONDON | Wed Dec 21 1988 14:24 | 8 | |
RE.4
Denise, I know what you mean about bed time. I never slept so good
as when on the cruise. It's that gentle rocking feeling. I loved
it.
Doreen
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