The location of your cabin is one of
the most
important decisions to make. Study the deck
plans very carefully. You may not care for a cabin located
near
an elevator, stairwell or disco, under the pool, kitchen or dance
floor,
or if the Promenade or lifeboats are right outside the window.
You
will decide on categories based on the number of people traveling,
location
of cabin (you'll experience less movement amidships) and your budget
(remember,
except on the QE2, each passenger eats the same food and enjoys the
same
facilities regardless of cabin category). Keep in mind that
triples,
quads and wheelchair-accessible cabins are limited and reservations
need
to be made as early as possible.
Ocean's Motions & Potions...
Motion sickness can be most distressing, especially when you have
saved a long time for this wonderful trip. The larger ships have
stabilizers that offset this motion. If you know you are likely
to
suffer, over-the-counter remedies such as Dramamine or various
transdermal
patches or accupressure bracelets are effective. It will help if
you do not eat or drink excessively, eating smaller, more frequent
meals.
Fixing your eyes on the horizon helps, and if your cabin is amidships
you
will find it easier to sleep. As a last resort, the ship's Doctor
can give you a shot of Promethezine.
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