UK Ferry Tickets

If you take a quick survey of people that don’t like the idea of travelling on a ferry, you will find that most of the people you ask will give one common reason – they get seasick. With all the pharmaceutical and natural remedies in the world available in shops and via recipes on the Internet, it may seem amazing that people don’t travel because of seasickness but its completely true. However, there are plenty of tips that can help you to manage your seasickness and enjoy the fantastic journey on the open water as well.

Firstly, you can cut down your seasickness in a number of ways by regulating what you eat and drink before you get on the ferry and also by managing what you do in transit. For example, you should stay well away from caffeine and alcohol for at least 24 hours before you travel on a ferry if you experience seasickness. Having both in your system can cause nausea, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t eat before you board the ferry because eating can help to steady your stomach. Avoid junk foods and foods that are full of saturated fat because this will also encourage you to feel sick if you suffer from seasickness. Instead, have cereals, porridge or eggs an hour before you set sail. Just drink water to keep your body hydrated without causing you to throw up.

When you finally set off on the ferry, avoid reading like the plague. People that are carsick also find that reading will bring on waves of nausea. This may be difficult if you tend to get bored easily but you’ll feel better for staying away from the books and newspapers. You might also stay inside rather than out in the open air. You won’t get a whiff of the engine fumes or of anything on the sea that may turn your stomach if you stay inside.

Having said that, you should keep yourself distracted as far as possible because distractions will help to keep your mind off how you’re feeling. Chatting to a friend throughout the trip usually works for most people but then so does listening to music or watching a DVD on a laptop. None of these involve reading and provide you with a good focal point.

Finally, use one of the many seasickness remedies out there. There are plenty and enough to choose from, no matter whether you prefer using traditional medical remedies or homemade remedies. Find one that works for you and stick to it. You’ll find that you enjoy travelling by ferry far more and so can enjoy a quick trip across the English Channel from time to time.

Guest Article by Louise Crowley

Monday, March 16th, 2009