Dream vs Wonder sea sickness?

[Cambsuk]

Both times on the Wonder I felt pretty lousy the first night acclimating to the 'movement' on the ship and I was wondering if that feeling isn't as bad on the Dream since she's a larger ship with stabilizers.

Next month will be my family's first visit on the Dream. ( so excited).

[extechie rbd/wdt]

The Wonder and Magic both have stabilizers too!

The extra height and length of the Dream could increase your sea sickness, but as alway's the weather, wind, sea current's, and tides will affect any cruise ship.

Hopefully you have booked a Midship's Stateroom on a lower deck, as those will be the Stateroom's that will experience less side to side, front to back, and up and down movement during rough sea's!

Ex Techie

[simbasmom2]

We have been on the Wonder twice out of PC and been sick once on the first night. Last August we sailed the Dream and weren't sick at all. I know there are a lot of variables, but maybe the stabilizers were better.

[m4travel]

The first night out of Port Canaveral is always a bit rocky, as you are crossing the Gulf Stream. Things calm down by the next morning.

We have traveled with those who left the dining room with a touch of mal de mer, but they were fine for breakfast.

[geffric]

we were on the Dream in November and the first night was rocky..the sway in dining rooms were the worst.people didnt come to dinner or just had soup..our cabin not so much..

[msmayor]

As others have said, the first night out of FL almost always has more 'movement' because of the Gulf Stream.

I found that taking simple ginger pills upon embarking and again in the evening works wonders. Also, do NOT skip any meals, just make them smaller. Not eating actually works against you; keeping something in your stomach is helpful.

Get up onto the deck and into fresh air periodically, and look out onto the horizon. It helps your equillibrium and allows your brain to match the movement to your body.

[Zandy595]

Our 3-night Dream cruise in late October was a little rocky, until the last night... It was so bad late that night that when we went up to Cabanas we had to hold onto the walls. I was a little queasy even with Bonine.

[Tonka's Skipper]

Both class of vessels have stablizers designed for thier size and shape! These are very effective in minimizing motion.

The rolling and pitching of the vessels is a combination of the Gulf Stream Current (it varies), the wind speed and direction and general weather conditions.

AKK

[Patrickprincess]

[QUOTE=Tonka's Skipper;43659496]Both class of vessels have stablizers designed for thier size and shape! These are very effective in minimizing motion.

The rolling and pitching of the vessels is a combination of the Gulf Stream Current (it varies), the wind speed and direction and general weather conditions.

I'm a bit nevus about my upcomming cruise to the eastern caribbean. Since i have never been to the caribbean how diffent is the sea and could become seasick. I rode the tea cups at WDW and didn't become sick. Also where would i find the ginger pills i have read about

[Tonka's Skipper]

[QUOTE=Patrickprincess;43660115]

Originally Posted by Tonka's Skipper

Both class of vessels have stablizers designed for thier size and shape! These are very effective in minimizing motion.

The rolling and pitching of the vessels is a combination of the Gulf Stream Current (it varies), the wind speed and direction and general weather conditions.

I'm a bit nevus about my upcomming cruise to the eastern caribbean. Since i have never been to the caribbean how diffent is the sea and could become seasick. I rode the tea cups at WDW and didn't become sick. Also where would i find the ginger pills i have read about

Sea sickness is a funny thing............some are car sick and never get sea sick.............others fly ok and get car sick. It varies and there is no garrenttees.

I would suggest you call your Family Doctors office and ask what they recommend or if they would give you a prescription..............Most on the boards say the new anti sea sickness drugs are great!

AKK

[Silly Little Pixie]

I've sailed the Wonder 2x in the Mexican Riviera and 3x in the Bahamas. My Bahamas and Eastern on the Magic were all MUCH rockier than the MR. So I would say its a function of the location rather than the ship itself. I will expect the same rockiness especially first and last nights on our upcoming Dream cruise. Taking Bonine each evening (starting the day before your cruise) really helps. Take it every day whether you need it or not. It's non-drowsy and very inexpensive.

[BoosGram]

Originally Posted by Patrickprincess

I'm a bit nevus about my upcomming cruise to the eastern caribbean. Since i have never been to the caribbean how diffent is the sea and could become seasick. I rode the tea cups at WDW and didn't become sick. Also where would i find the ginger pills i have read about

If you can ride the tea cups and not get sick, I'm jealous. That kind of motion makes me feel like I have the flu (no exaggeration).

Originally Posted by Silly Little Pixie

Taking Bonine each evening (starting the day before your cruise) really helps. Take it every day whether you need it or not. It's non-drowsy and very inexpensive.

This is just what we do and has worked for us even on the one cruise where we found ourselves in the middle of 3 hurricanes/tropical storms and the ship was encountering 35 to 45-ft. waves. (I remember waking up in the middle of the night thinking, "Why am I walking uphill? )

[hellomaisy]

We just got off the Magic (12/24-30). I was sick the first day (starting feeling ill within minutes of leaving port), and part of the second. I used sea bands, Bonine, and the patch (transderm Scopolomine). I also got accupuncture in the spa at noon on Day 2...and felt much better after that. The lovely and very earnest Tea told me that it would help, and maybe I wanted to to enough...but I was fine the rest of the trip. I never could sit in the WD Theater...maybe being windowless, or seeing everyone in front of me sway or looking down on to stage...but it bothered me the whole cruise. I was fine everywhere else.

Maisy

[Cambsuk]

I never considered that the sea may be rougher while leaving...though for me I think it's more of a getting my sea legs thing. I usually feel bad during the first dinner. Ginger pills ( and ginger candy) seem to help. I always pack Bonnie but we never use it.

By day 2 I feel great, did have some motion issues after the 7 day cruise getting my land legs back...felt like I was still on the ship. Didn't have this problem on our 3 or 4 day cruise.


Guess I was just hoping the bigger ship would eliminate that

Thanks for your help

[Disney On A Dime!]

From our experience with both the Magic and Wonder compared to the Dream and RCI's Liberty/Freedom of the Seas...Every ship rocks and rolls! Like PPs have said...it all depends on the winds, the currents, the ship's direction, sometimes the ships speed.


We have had had smooth sailing on all ships...and we have had rough sailing on all ships. It just all depends. Plan for the worst...hope for the best!


Enjoy your cruise!
Crystal