{"id":5846,"date":"2025-10-19T13:39:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T12:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/how-to-avoid-getting-seasick-on-a-whale-safari\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T18:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T17:50:53","slug":"how-to-avoid-getting-seasick-on-a-whale-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/how-to-avoid-getting-seasick-on-a-whale-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid getting seasick on a whale safari"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to help you enjoy every moment at sea<\/h3>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>Joining a whale safari in Troms\u00f8 is one of the most exciting ways to experience the arctic, but for some guests, the idea of spending several hours at sea brings one concern: <strong>sea sickness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>The good news is that with a few simple steps and the right mindset, you can significantly reduce your chances of getting seasick \u2014 or avoid it entirely. Here\u2019s how to stay comfortable and enjoy your whale safari to the fullest. <\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Seasickness?<\/h6>\n\n<p>Seasickness happens when your brain receives mixed signals from your inner ear, eyes, and body. When the boat moves, but your eyes don\u2019t see the motion (for example, if you\u2019re looking inside or at your phone), your brain gets confused \u2014 leading to dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. <\/p>\n\n<p>The key to preventing it is to <strong>help your body and senses to stay in sync<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choose your spot wisely<\/h6>\n\n<p>Where you sit or stand on the boat matters.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay near the <strong>center or back of the vessel<\/strong>, where movement is least noticeable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bow (front) is where the motion is stronger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your eyes on the <strong>horizon<\/strong> \u2014 this helps your brain align with the boat\u2019s movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Eat light \u2014 But don\u2019t skip meals<\/h6>\n\n<p>An empty stomach can make sea sickness worse, but heavy or greasy food before departure isn\u2019t ideal either.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat a <strong>light meal<\/strong> (like toast, fruit, or yogurt) before your trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid alcohol and large amounts of caffeine before boarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring small snacks \u2014 like crackers or ginger biscuits \u2014 to nibble on during the trip (we have biscuits onboard)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Get fresh air and look outside<\/h6>\n\n<p>If you start feeling uneasy, <strong>go outside and breathe fresh air<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking at the horizon or land helps to reorient your senses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid reading or looking at your phone \u2014 this often makes symptoms worse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case you need to throw up, do not lock yourself in the bathroom &#8211; use sea sickness bags instead (available onboard)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use motion sickness remedies<\/h6>\n\n<p>If you know you\u2019re prone to motion sickness, consider taking <strong>preventive medication<\/strong> before your trip.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over-the-counter tablets like <strong>Postafen<\/strong> or <strong>Dramamine<\/strong> are effective for most people\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always follow dosage instructions and consult a pharmacist or doctor if unsure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take the medicine 1-2 hours before departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural options like <strong>ginger tablets, sweets, or tea<\/strong> can also help settle the stomach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Stay calm and relaxed<\/h6>\n\n<p>Anxiety can make motion sickness worse. Remember \u2014 it\u2019s a natural reaction and usually passes quickly once you find your balance. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on the experience \u2014 the sea air, the scenery, and the excitement of spotting whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathe slowly and keep your body relaxed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Dress warmly and comfortably<\/h6>\n\n<p>Feeling cold can intensify nausea.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear <strong>warm, layered clothing<\/strong>, ideally with wool base layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your <strong>head, neck, and hands warm<\/strong>, and don\u2019t hesitate to move around if you need to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>You can read more about what to wear and how to stay warm on a winter whale safari in <a href=\"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/how-to-dress-for-a-winter-whale-safari-in-tromso\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/how-to-dress-for-a-winter-whale-safari-in-tromso\/\">this blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A few final words from Njord Adventures<\/h3>\n\n<p>Most guests don\u2019t get seasick \u2014 and those who do usually recover quickly once they\u2019re in the fresh Arctic air and focused on the whales. There is nothing embarrassing about being sea sick, and our crew is always ready to help with advice and support.  <\/p>\n\n<p>When you\u2019re well-prepared, you\u2019ll be able to relax and take in the magic of the Norwegian winter \u2014 the whales, the fjords, and the polar light.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4746\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5088-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips to help you enjoy every moment at sea Joining a whale safari in Troms\u00f8 is one of the most exciting ways to experience the arctic, but for some guests, the idea of spending several hours at sea brings [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guider"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5846","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5846"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5846\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5846"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njordadventures.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}