How to avoid getting sick on a cruising vacation

 Cruising vacation is thrilling! However, seasickness is not. You probably won't do well on a cruise ship if you get motion sickness in a car or an airplane. You are not required to stay at home, though. Planning ahead is the first step in preventing motion sickness at sea.

Never be. If you follow a few straightforward precautions, it's quite simple to keep healthy and avoid getting sick when cruising. Really, all you require is some daily time and a mental checklist.

Here are our top 8 suggestions for keeping healthy and lowering your risk of becoming sick on your next cruise, even while we can't guarantee you won't get sick — for all you know, your germy coworkers may have already infected you before you leave on your trip.

See a travel medicine specialist before your trip

You do not want to know what dengue fever feels like if you find a stomachache or throat irritation uncomfortable. A doctor or nurse with specialized training in travel medicine will be up to date on the most recent recommendations for vaccinations in the places you'll be traveling, and they can help you decide which ones are absolutely necessary.

  Drink Water

Staying hydrated is a great way to keep healthy, whether it's a hot day at the beach or you're flying to your port of embarkation in an airplane with stale air. Bring a water bottle that you can refill in the ship's buffet, in your cabin, or when you buy drinks off the ship. (Remember to heed the warnings instructing customers not to simply fill water bottles from the buffet's water dispenser; fill water glasses first and then pour them into your bottle.)

 

Try an electrolyte-rich sports drink if you are particularly prone to dehydration in warm weather. If you intend to spend a lot of time in the onboard bars, be sure to occasionally switch out your beer or cocktail for a glass of water because alcohol can also dehydrate you.

 

Don't try things beyond your physical abilities

On a hot tropical day, it's not unusual to see someone try a challenging uphill trek and end up needing medical assistance. Make informed selections about shore excursions based on your own capabilities. Being unable to complete a physically hard experience is not enjoyable.

Yes, the brochure makes everything sound interesting and jazzy. Is it wise to do a 15-mile ride if it has been 10 years since your last bike ride? When was the last time you went swimming for any distance, despite what your brain may tell you?

Before signing up for any demanding activities, carefully read the descriptions of the shore excursions and ask any questions you may have. Just say no if they seem to be above your physical capabilities.