I have been on yachts and ferries before and never had a problem with sea sickness, but that was always only for a few hours with reasonable weather. I am going to take a 3 week trip on a ice-breaker soon, and would like to know any alternative remedies for sea sickness, just in case?

I have horrible seasickness which saddens me because I love the ocean and boating so much. One thing that made me feel better once was fresh ginger crushed in ginger ale. The captain of a tour yacht made this for me once, and I sipped it slowly; it helped ease my nausea. I think once you get past the initial seasick feeling to a point where you don't feel so bad, you'll be over the seasickness. I think it has something to do with your inner ear and balance, but I'm not certain. Anyway, you may just need to tough it through a couple of days and I'll bet you'll feel better on your own. Just in case, bring along the ginger ale and some fresh ginger. Have a safe and exciting trip!

Drammamine is effective. But I never care for it becaused it had a burning sensation as it was going down. I did try another brand (sorry I can't remember the name) and did just as good without the burning sensation.

Something else I have heard of although I have never personally tried it. Saltine crackers are supposed to be good for sea-sickness. I remember when my daughter was very young and was sick, the Dr. always told us to feed her saltine crackers when she was nausciated. And I guess it works the same way in dealing with seasickness.

I hope you enjoy your upcoming 3 week adventure.

Dramamine works for me. I never had the burning sensation, but it did make me sleepy.

Dramamine has always been effective for me as well. Puts me right out........sound asleep and out of my misery!

They make a bracelet that you put on your wrist for nausea. I have seen people use it when they are pregnant but I believe it is for sea sickness. You can buy one at Walmart in the Pharmacy section. I think it is called something like sea bands.

i've always found that ginger ale helps nausea

Also I just remember that when I was pregnant they told me to drink Coke syrup when I was nausated. Not just Coke. I think you can get it at the drug store. I never tried this because I had gestional diabetes.