If you’re considering starting to travel again soon, you may be wondering if taking a cruise could be an option for you. But while choosing to go on a cruise may or may not be a smart decision as far as the global pandemic is concerned, if you frequently get motion sickness or seasickness, going on a cruise might have you feeling anxious for a whole different reason.

For those wondering how they could manage on a cruise with their inner ear issues, here are three tips for taking a cruise when you get motion sickness.

Cruise During Calm Waters

For most people, the choppier the waters are on whatever boat they’re on, the more seasick they’re going to get. With this in mind, you should look for ways that you can cruise on the calmest water possible.

To help you with this, Linda Garrison, a contributor to Trip Savvy, suggests that you avoid certain cruising areas during certain times of the year. For example, if you’re wanting to go to the Carribean, don’t go during hurricane season. To be on the safest side possible, you may want to consider doing a river cruise rather than a cruise out on the open waters of the ocean.

Get A Middle Cabin

While it’s best to spend as much time out in the fresh air as you can to avoid getting seasick during a cruise, you’re eventually going to have to head inside to sleep or do other activities. So to mitigate your seasickness, you’ll want to be careful about where you choose your cabin within the boat.

According to Erika Owen, a contributor to Travel and Leisure, you should try to choose a room that’s closer to the middle of the ship. Also, rooms that are on lower floors don’t tend to move as much with the swaying water. And, if you can afford it, you should also try to get a room with a window or even a balcony that you can use for fresh air and to get a view of the environment, which can both help with nausea.

Consume The Right Foods And Medication

To prepare your body for the possibility of seasickness, there are certain medications you can take or foods that you can try eating.

The most popular medications for motion sickness include things like Dramamine or Bonine. However, if you’re wanting something a little more natural, the editors of AOL.com tell the Huffington Post that eating things like green apples, saltine crackers, and ginger ale can all help with upset stomachs as well.

If you’re wanting to take a cruise but are worried about getting seasick, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you overcome this issue.