{"id":5550,"date":"2025-06-02T17:28:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T16:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/?p=5550"},"modified":"2025-06-03T11:28:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T10:28:13","slug":"natural-remedies-motion-sickness-antarctica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/natural-remedies-motion-sickness-antarctica\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural remedies for motion sickness in Antarctica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cruising in the wild landscapes of Antarctica<\/a> is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Picture standing on the deck of your expedition vessel, or even from the balcony of your cabin, watching icebergs float by as your lungs fill with the crisp Antarctic air. It\u2019s a truly invigorating and exhilarating experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if those Southern Ocean waters leave you queasy? For some travellers motion sickness (or to put it more simply, getting seasick) can happen on any body of water. So the idea of crossing the Drake Passage to get to Antarctica can often cause worry. Some travellers choose to avoid this altogether by taking a plane to the Peninsula on a Fly & Cruise trip<\/a>. For those who don\u2019t want to miss the crossing but are worried about their sea legs however, help is at hand. As seasoned Antarctic cruise experts, the Swoop team knows first-hand how seasickness on a cruise can affect guests. So we\u2019re sharing our tips on the best natural remedies for motion sickness, accumulated over years of Antarctic exploration. Naturally, we\u2019d always encourage you to seek professional advice after reading this article to make sure you get the right care and guidance for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is seasickness<\/strong> and what are its symptoms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Motion sickness is a physiological condition caused by a misalignment between the senses and the signals that are sent to the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A ‘fogbow’ on the Drake Passage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Both your eyes and your inner ears play an important role in regulating spatial orientation and balance. So, when you\u2019re onboard a cruise vessel, your eyes perceive that you\u2019re stationary, but your ears sense the cruise\u2019s movement. This sensory conflict can lead to the symptoms of motion sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AAs many as 1 in 3 people are affected by seasickness.<\/a> Even experienced sailors can get it. But given what\u2019s known about it and the many natural travel sickness remedies and modern medicines, there\u2019s no reason to let that put you off sailing to Antarctica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical motion sickness symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n