I tend to get sea sick when the waves are rough at sea. I used to go by ferry from my home country to France. Nowadays there is a train there. I only go by ferry when it suits me on one of my trips. One time I went by ferry from the mainland to the channel Islands. I had my dog with me traveling in a dog carrying box. It took so long to get him off I missed the ferry to Sark Island. So the water taxi said it would take us, luckily for the same fare as the ferry. The waves were high and the little boat we were on really rocked around. We fell on the floor when we had a big wave crash into us. I was feeling so sea sick by the time we arrived. Do you like going on small boats and large ferries? Would you ever want to go on a cruise liner?
Have you ever traveled by sea?
[question posted by maximax8]
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I have never traveled far by sea. I always took the plane because it was much, much faster and more convenient. Even if the price was higher than a voyage by sea, I think I can afford a trip half-way across the world in a plane. lol I went to Hawaii once and was on a boat to go swim with sharks. I didn't get sick, but my sister did. I do not get sick very easily on boats or planes. I am sure a cruise liner would be much more luxurious then a plane or small boat and my sister would not get sick as easily. [snam23]
Yes, planes are a much better way to travel as it is faster, cheaper, and not as many people get air sick as they do sea sick. That is just my opinion though. After being on small boats in only Hawaii and traveling by air my whole life, I also think a cruise liner would be too luxurious.lol [snam23]
My friend said that there are pills for seasickness now. Check it, maxima! Just think that in 3 more days IŽll be flying to Cartagena! I told My captain that I was afraid of this journey by sea, that I was too old and siclky to gololHeŽs a MD and answered me that there was nothing to worry. Tomorrow IŽll go to have a vaccine against yellow fever. I didnŽt know it still existed. It sound so middle ages, you know, Boccacio and the fever in Firenzelol IŽll tell you how I like boats after this trip. The only other time I have taken a boat was 30 years ago when I took the ferry to cross the channel from England to France. I wwas so tired I cuddled up on the deck floor and fell asleep. I saw someone else on the ferry on medical crutches from being sick on the sea. [atacamaval]
I have just checked my friend. The Yellow Fever vaccination should be given at least 10 days before travel. It is a requirement to some countries and a certificate is given that lasts ten years. Have a wonderful trip. happy [maximax8]
I have travelled by sea from Malta to Gozo and from Mala to Sicily. A voyage from Mala to Sicily takes about one hour and a half by ferry. It usually travels during the calm summer weather so I never encuntered the rough sea. [ronaldinu]
I have been on the ferry from Malta to Gozo. It is such a charming little island I think. In summer time the ocean tends to be calm. I saw a program and a yacht had quite a rough sea trying to get over to Malta. happy [maximax8]
I have travelled by ferry many times to France too - it's alright and luckily I don't get sea sick at all. I don't think I'd ever go on a cruise as althogh I know they have all the mod cons on board it is not my type of holiday at all except to maybe do a Antartic cruise as think that would be the easie way to see the place! [frankiecesca]
It is lucky that you don't get sea sick my friend. I went on the high speed ferry from Wales to Ireland and the sea was so very rough that I was sick. So was almost everybody else. All sailings were canceled when I got there. I got a Ł10 voucher to say sorry for the rough trip. Yes, cruise liners are not my style at all either. I only know one person that has cruised to Antarctica. I imagine the views and seeing the penguins must have been stunning. happy [maximax8]
Hi maxima, I do many many times....We were in island, I mean our city in my Country and for us to visit another city, we have to take a ferry! I love it but makes me sick also when the boat is very small but when the weather is good, I love it...happyhappyhappy [checapricorn]
Hi Checapricorn. I love to do island hopping when the islands are close together. When the weather is sunny it can be delightful to travel by ferry. I like to see land and think seeing just see would be rather boring. happy [maximax8]
I came to Canada by sea, landed at Halifax, but I was three years old at the time, and I also traveled from Vancouver to Vancouver Island, either Nanaimo or Victoria. I have also been down to Washington by ferry. Then a year or so ago, we were on the Alaskan Cruise. I never get sea sick. In fact I was so glad when we were on the cruise ship and there were some really big waves. I kind of like it when the boat goes up and down, up and down, back and forward, back and forward. I would love to take another cruise and hope my husband gets better so we can. He'll bring one of his pro digital cameras so we can capture the memories. He's a great photograhper! [suspenseful]
I have traveled by sea quite a lot of times. When I was living in the north of Denmark I sometimes went to Norway by ferry. I have sailed from Hirtshals to Oslo, and I have sailed from Hanstholm to Bergen. The trip from Hanstholm to Bergen was pretty complicated. Hanstholm is a Danish town, but it is a very small place and I had to go by 4 different trains and busses just to get there. When I finally got there, it was okay and everything went well. The view from the ferry was very beautiful and I took many pictures. I have also traveled by sea to a Danish island named Bornholm. In the old days you had to sail 3 times to get to Bornholm from my home, but now there are two bridges, so it is only neccesary to sail one time to get there from my town. [Porcospino]
It was a long time ago but I travelled by sea from Liverpool to New York. It was when I emigrated to America to join my American husband. I had my oldest daughter with me & she was 8 1/2 months old at the time. It was a fairly smooth crossing. I saw whales at one point and icebergs. One of the stewards on the ship told me even if I felt sick to never miss a meal. It was good advice. I would do it again because I enjoyed it. I sailed on board a ship call the RMS Carinthia. [us2owls]
I have travelled several times from Norway to Denmark and Germany. And from Sweeden to Finland, and some trips of a few hours from Sandefjord to Svinesund (Norway to Sweden). I quite like to go on shorter ferrytrips in the fjord outside Oslo. made a nice one to a beach outside og Sydney as well + several trips in Greece. I do not get seasick very often. Sometimes I do get very dizzy for a long time afterwards though - due to having ME. Small boats are the worst. I fall over a lot! Maybe I should bring protection gear next time. [teison2]
Yes, very much.. I traveled by sea many times/ When I was yet in my country we preferred to ride a big boat when we go to far away island. We still even be on the sea for about 2 nights and 3 days before we reach our destination. I'm not sick on the sea while traveling unless the weather is not good. But most of the time the sea is calm when we are traveling so it is fun!!! I also experienced riding a small ferry many too. I tis because my place is near islands.. our only means of transportation is boats.. that is why I am used to it. [Bebs08]
We left England to live in Australia when I was six, so we travelled by sea - it took about six weeks, I think, and although it was a gorgeous ocean liner, I was apparently pretty seasick. My daughter has a 40ft ex-fishing boat which she and her husband use for diving and day trips - and unfortunately I get motion sickness on it, too. Taking travel sickness pills just seems to make me drowsy and a bit slow. I'm not good in the back seats of cars either - and always have to be in the front of buses. A nuisance, as there's good whale and dolphin watching in the bay near where I live, and I'm usually a bit hesitant to go out. [guybrush]
One day I hope to go on a cruise .Until then we use ferries and we go on river trips,every opportunity on holiday.We used a water taxi in Dartmouth ,we use the car ferry any boat trip that is within out pocket money for the day.we like a ride on a steam train then a river crossing,then a boat ride in the west country there are loads of these trips,I have sea legs and one day I will use them properly.I do feel sorry for you though it is a shame you don't enjoy the boats and ferries. [suzzy3]
I have never been on a cruise. I would love to go, but there are some strings attached. I love to sing Gospel and I travel alot so I said I would only go on the cruise if I was scheduled to sing. If I die I want to go doing something that I really enjoy. I do not think I would go just for pleasure. [agrant10]
I have never traveled by sea, although I have been in a boat. Mostly it would be going from land to an island. Is that the same thing? [CRSunrise]
Hello maximax. I have never traveled by sea, but I have traveled by river, which is the main river in my hometown. I had the river travel for twice. The first time I had a boat travel was when I was a small kid. My sister and I were on the boat trip to my mother's hometown for the Spring Festival, when it was so cold traveling on the river. My sister herself was in her early teens then. It took us three days on the boat. Also on the three-day-river trip, I was badly river sick. The second time I traveled on a boat was a few years ago when my father-in-law organized us to visit his home village in the country. This time it was fun as there were so many of us. I am looking forward to a third time traveling by boat. One time we split up on boats were able to use professional two way radios to talk during the trip. Good day, friend. [williamjisir]
since i was small, i have been traveling by sea and i enjoy it. i take medicine for dizziness so i wouldnt get sea sick. [katrhina23]
Not a long trip.Once in a school tour,we were taken to Kanyakumari,where we ride on a small steam boat in the sea to Vivekanandhar rock.It was just a 10 or 15 minutes travel but it seemed a long ,long trip,as I hold my breath until we reached there.After spending a while we returned again in the next boat.Never again I wished to travel by sea after that trip.I was so much freightened by the waves that just swung our boat. [srganesh]
Hi maximax8! Yes, I have traveled by sea before with my brother, my niece and my cousins. We took a 1st class suite in a ship (thanks to my cousin who paid half of our fare) and it was the best experience I had. I love the accommodations although I do get sea sick. However, my brother was bringing some medicines for all of us so we won't get dizzy or nauseated. And once we took the ferry and I have an anti-dizziness medicine with me. haha.. Happy New Year! Take care always..God Bless! lovelots..faith210 [faith210]
Ya even i love to travel through sea... [A_Shabina]
If you have more time, having a travel by sea is better. I have traveled by the ships twice. It's very interesting but it's very slow, too. Sometimes staying in the river for a long time is boring. If possible, I like to take a big nice ship and this will be very relaxing. And there will be more entertainment facilities in the vessel and you won't feel so bored anyway. I love China [youless]
I have done short trips by ferry such as Fremantle to Rottnest Island in Western Australia; and I have also been on all day fishing trips about 50 kilometres or so offshore. I have been on a felucca in the Nile, water taxi's in Vietnam and ferries also in Hong Kong and a few other places as well. I am generally fine on boats if they aren't rocking around too much! I have never been on an actual Cruiseship though. Many of my friends have and had a great time, but I don't like the idea of being stuck on a floating hotel for days on end to be honest. [James72]
Many few people feel sea sick in a cruise liner, due to their side they are steady as a rock and it seems that you are in land and not in the middle of the sea. I've traveled many times by sea and i reckon it's best to travel by sea than by plane or by train, at least if there's a problem you can swim out of there or go to a life boat, in planes they don't give a parachute. If the boat is big enough you won't feel like you are in a ship but almost in a city. Some cruise liners are huge. You should try one. And you can always take some pills for sea sickness. [electricvine]
i've always wanted to travel most especially by sea. i want to go on a cruise. but unfortunately i don't have money. and my parents won't let me. haha! so i'll just keep on dreaming. [cookiezencream]
i have never had the opportunity to travel a long distance by sea,just a few hours trips and that too by a ferry.i have travelled a lot by boats and i just love it.but i just wish to be on a ship on along voyage atleast once to experience weeks on sea. [aakay4u]
I've never actually been on a cruise ship but I'm certain I could live on one and be very happy. I spent five months working on a hospital ship once and loved every minute of it. We were on a humanitarian mission in the Philippines. The ship was huge but the ocean tossed us like a toy when we hit a storm just a couple of days out of San Diego. I loved it, but then I like storms (as long as no one gets hurt!) My favorite time was at night sitting out on the deck when it was quiet. I loved the smell of the ocean, the feel of a gentle breeze on my skin, and watching the moonlight dance on the water. If I take a cruise just for fun (or maybe I should say when since it's on my to bucket list) I think I'd like to combine it with a Hobby like a beading cruise to Alaska, a Photography cruise of Europe, a Caribbean mixed media Art cruise, or a Knitting cruise in China. When I have the time and the money both at once, the hard part will be choosing which cruise to take! [KatieDidit]
happyI'm one of those fortunate people who don't suffer from sea sickness. I've been on ferries many times, the longest probably being the North Sea ferry from Newcastle to Norway, but also the ferry from Harwich to Holland and the reverse trip from Denmark to Harwich. Dover to Calais ferry many times of course before they built the tunnel and also a Greek ferry to Naxos which was a pretty smooth ride. One of the North Sea crossings from Bergen to Newcastle was in October, and I was very disappointed that the sea was as calm as a millpond! I was hoping for a more "interesting" trip. happy Apart from ferries, I've done a bit of recreational sailing as well with a cross channel crossing to and from Brittany and a couple of single handed trips around the south and east coast. I don't have a boat now though and I've never been attracted to cruise holidays - to expensive for one thing. I'm off to the USA towards the end of January - a bit colder than South Africasad But I have friends there, that's why Im going. [jwfarrimond]
I've never done really long trips by sea. I travel by ferry in a few occasions between the UK and France and Belgium, in the Baltic from Estonia and Finland to Sweden and also from there to Latvia. In the Mediterranean I traveled from Genoa to Sardinia, from Barcelona to Mallorca and from Malaga to Melilla in the north of Africa. Apart from that I made a few short trips to visit small islands in different places in Europe. Sometimes the sea was not welcoming us like one occasion when we had 4 or 5m high waves and wind from one side going in a small boat to visit a tiny volcano 30 miles off the Spanish coast. That day almost everybody arrived with an empty stomach, surprisingly on the way back 3hrs later, the sea was flat like mirror. [overwings]
Yes i have been traveled by sea together with my friends before [mhil84]