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The Drake Passage is known for having the roughest waters in the world.
with my family. I was looking forward to seeing endless icebergs, waddling penguins, majestic whales, and finally setting foot on the frozen continent. , a body of water notorious for its turbulent conditions and massive waves.
Some passengers are lucky enough to experience calm conditions and enjoy what many refer to as the “,” which can cause intense seasickness. I was not looking forward to this part of the trip, and I wanted to be prepared. While most of my family opted forMy voyage was rough and I experienced a significant Drake Shake. Fortunately, I managed to avoid any significant seasickness, thanks to the seven items ahead.
I am going to keep all of them on hand for upset tummies at home, long road trips, and future cruises.. They contain ginger mixed with other flavors, making them more palatable for those who don't like the taste of ginger. The gummies worked so well for my son that I took a couple myself, and they definitely helped.
"Yummy and great for nausea on the go! It has worked for me many times. I would definitely recommend," saysuse acupressure to prevent seasickness. This low-tech option works by positioning a small plastic disc over a specific acupoint of the wrist to apply pressure.
When placed correctly, I found that my Sea-Band helped relieve nausea on the Drake Passage. At under $10 for a pair, they're definitely worth a try.
"Works Great and So Easy to Use! I was pleasantly surprised by how effective the Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure bands are. They’re small, comfortable, and super easy to use. I love that there are no pills or side effects — just slip them on and they work as advertised.
Perfect for travel or anytime you need quick, natural nausea relief. Highly recommend! ," sayson right away. I was skeptical that a bracelet that delivers small electrical pulses could help relieve the intense seasickness many passengers experience on the Drake Passage.
However, once I gave it a try, I wished I had put it on sooner – it started alleviating my symptoms within about five minutes of putting it on. I was able to adjust it with the push of a button to deliver stronger or weaker pulses depending on how much my ship was rocking back and forth. The brand also makes a waterproof version, the "I love this product!!!
It allowed me to ride on boats, rough car drives without the fear of vomit and nausea that accompanies motion sickness," saysOn a previous expedition cruise in Iceland, I was not as prepared to deal with seasickness. Although conditions in theusually aren't as rough as they can be on the Drake Passage, some passengers felt ill as we made our way around the island nation. The crew of the ship thoughtfully put out hard ginger candies to help.
On my voyage through the Drake Passage, I knew I wanted to bring similar candy, so I bought a pack of regular-strengthGinger is great for treating nausea and seasickness, but other flavors can help too. Before my trip, I had read that peppermint can be effective. I ordered a three-pack of intensely flavoredto have on hand. Surprisingly, I found that all three flavors in the pack, peppermint, spearmint, and cinnamon, helped quell symptoms of seasickness.
On my cruise through the Drake Passage, my mini-fridge was stocked with a variety of beverages, including a ginger beer made with real ginger. In the past, I haven't had much luck with ginger ale treating an upset stomach.
However, since drinks were included in my package, I decided to give this one a try. The drink, which is very similar to, worked wonders. I kept some nearby during my journey through the Drake Passage in case I felt a wave of nausea coming on.
"This is exceptionally good! Has the bite of real ginger, and isn't nearly as sweet as the usual stuff. Plus the small bottles are the perfect size to down in one go, and not go flat. Definitely plan to reorder!
," saysAt home, I drink hot tea throughout the day. Fortunately, my ship was well stocked with a variety of teas. During my first night on the Drake Passage, a crew member suggested trying a tea similar toto help with seasickness. I tried a cup and was hooked.
I immediately added peppermint tea to my arsenal of nausea remedies.
"I love this Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea. The flavor is clean, fresh, and naturally minty without being overpowering. Each bag is individually wrapped, so it stays super fresh. I enjoy it both hot and iced, and it’s perfect any time of day since it’s caffeine-free.
It’s soothing on the stomach, great for relaxing in the evening, and always tastes consistently good. A wonderful peppermint tea that I’ll definitely keep stocked! ," says
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