Will I get seasick or motion sickness? (From KK of San Diego, Ca)

Today's cruise line ships are getting bigger and bigger and typically advance with technology.

Through the use of things such as fin stabilizers, unless you are going through a storm, chances are you won't even notice you are on a ship.  However, not every one is the same.  For me, I've never had a problem on a cruise ship (but I spent 22 years in the US Navy, so I'm used to the sea life).  But I've traveled with folks who have experienced a touch of motion sickness.

If you are of the mind set that you WILL get sea sick or experience motion sickness - then chances are you will.  A simple reversal of this mind set can do wonders.  A couple of hours before your ship gets underway for the first time, go ahead and take a dramamine or whatever your choice for motion sickness medicine might be.  Dramamine can be purchased over the counter at most grocery and convenience stores.

My wife generally takes 1 dramamine tablet at noon (for a 4:00pm underway time) and then 1 more the following morning when she wakes up.  This has no doubt helped her and she has not gotten "sick".

If you have a choice for your cabin when you book your cruise, I would suggest getting a cabin near or on the 1st deck - and in the middle of the ship.

Like I mentioned earlier - often times it is a simple mind set.  If you don't think about it and let it overwhelm your thought process, you'll be good to go.