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[123SuzyQ123]

I was a little seasick for the whole first day when I went. DH and DS did fine, no problems. I enjoyed the meals and entertainment, but I would say if you are unstable on your feet, or older, you might not enjoy it as much as you would have when you were younger. JMO

[goodstuff]

Some of the negative stories here are SO different from what we've experienced on cruises which included clean, well-maintained ships and quarters, excellent food, very helpful,, service-oriented staff, many activities -- really excellent.

If you have concerns, I'd suggest you check out cruisecritic.com and other cruise review websites where you can get recent passenger reviews for specific cruise lines, ships, and itineraries.

[nana59]

Beware of nasty germs that come along with your cruise....ewww..would never go on a cruise-if I'm ill, I'd rather vomit in my own bathroom......ewwww

[BMPerry]

On 1/24/2015 Kachina624 said:

On 1/24/2015 Sharke said:

We took a cruise back yrs. ago probably in the 80's was OK if you liked to gamble. Not much to do on board for days if you don't like to drink and gamble. When you would dock just be for a few hrs. wasn't time enough to sight see.

I wouldn't take one now if it was given to me FREE. Really wouldn't ! If you keep up with the TV news you would know what I'm talking about. Unsanitary conditions and disease breaks out. people all come down with stomach flu , germs and bacteria from the food served. Who wants to be away from home and confined to a tiny room with diarrhea and throwing up.

Some places get hit by pirates. May not be in the U.S. but don't seem to be a lot they can do to stop pirates from coming aboard and stealing and no telling what else to innocent people.

I'm to old , now, to even think about being sick away from home and American medical help.

Sharke, Times have changed. Cruise ships, at least the ones I've been on, are immaculate and nobody got sick,nor was anyone kidnapped by pirates. Ships are usually in port a full day giving people plenty of time to see and do whatever is available in a port. All the rooms I was in were spacious with a balcony. Most week-long cruises are so busy and filled with days in port, you don't have time to be bored. I have yet to gamble on a ship. Please don't make recommendations if you don't know what you're talking about.

Like HH I had an ear patch that did wonders for the usual nausea I have with anesthesia, only to learn that it's also effective for motion sickness.

AMEN. we have gone on 8 cruises and NEVER once been bored, gotten sick, or didnt have enough time in a port to explore, there is alwyas something going on somewhere on board . Ships were spacious , clean and although food is a personal taste there is always something that appeals to everyone ! Lots of things have changed since the 80's ....we also have met 100's of people from all over the world...

Large ships are like floating cities, you wont notice much movement these days unless of course you encounter bad weather. We once were on the edge of a hurricane and we managed fine. I have heard from many that the braclet band or the patches works the best for paeople.

[Drythe]

I've been on several cruises including two trans-Atlantic ones. If there are activities you're not interested in, no one in the crew pressures you to join in. There are many more quiet things to do if that is your interest.

As a sufferer of motion sickness I've two tricks:

Select a cabin in mid-ship so you don't feel the thrusters or the 'drag.' Just for quiet sake avoid being close to the elevator, or the teen center too.

Purchase a set of motion sickness bands and keep them on even when you go off on shore excursions. I know they seem hokey, but I've had amazing good luck with them. If at first they don't work, keep adjusting them until you get the pressure point in the correct area. There is a diagram included.

Have a wonderful time!

Edited to add, I also successfully use them on bus tours in case I have to sit in the rear of the bus.