Seasickness mostly strikes when your eyes and inner ear send your brain different messages. The good news: with a few simple habits, you can often avoid it or get over it quickly.
Understand it in 30 seconds
Where the discomfort comes from
Your eyes see surroundings that barely move, but your inner ear feels the swell. That mismatch causes nausea, cold sweats and tiredness.
The solution is to reduce that visual conflict and make things easier for your body.
Before you board
The night before and that morning
- Get a good night’s sleep and arrive well hydrated.
- Have a light, savoury breakfast. Avoid fatty food, alcohol and spices.
- Ginger can help: tea, sweets or capsules, whatever you usually take.
Medication
If you’re prone to it, talk to your pharmacist. Depending on your situation, they may suggest an anti-nausea antihistamine or a scopolamine patch where it’s permitted. Get medical advice if you’re pregnant, have glaucoma or are taking other medication. Don’t try anything new just before boarding.
On the day: where to sit and what to do
Where to sit
- Sit in the middle of the catamaran, outside in the fresh air, with a view of the horizon.
- Avoid the front and higher areas, where the movement is bigger.
- Look far ahead rather than at the deck or your phone.
Things that help
- Breathe slowly and deeply. Take small sips of water.
- Nibble on salty crackers or plain biscuits. Sweet things on their own can make it worse.
- Wear sunglasses to steady your vision. No screens and no reading.
- Avoid strong smells, alcohol and big meals just beforehand.
If you start feeling ill
- Tell the crew: we have bags, cool towels and can help you find a better spot.
- Sit facing the horizon. If needed, lie on your back for a few minutes with your eyes closed.
- P6 acupressure on the wrist: press for 2–3 minutes, three fingers’ width below the wrist crease, between the tendons.
For children
Prepare and reassure
- A light, salty snack, water within reach, and a windbreaker if needed.
- Sit them in the middle with a clear view. Avoid games on screens.
- Explain that looking at the horizon and breathing gently really does help.
And if the sea is rough?
Our simple rule
We go out if conditions allow for comfortable sailing and good wildlife spotting. If not, we reschedule or cancel. You don’t pay anything if the trip doesn’t go ahead.
Quick checklist
- Sleep well, stay hydrated, eat light.
- Ask a pharmacist for advice if you’re prone to seasickness.
- On board: middle of the boat, outside, eyes on the horizon.
- Slow breathing, water, crackers. No screens.
- Tell the crew at the first signs.
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What's next
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