🕷️ Crawler Inspector

URL Lookup

Direct Parameter Lookup

Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 181 (from laksa100)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa181.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3","crawl_time":1776513643,"first_indexed_time":1711123774,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,businessinsider!www,\/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3 s443","src_root_hash":"15170859634011428381","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Reasons I Hated My First Cruise, Will Not Ever Cruise Again - Business Insider","meta_descriptions":["I cruised around the Caribbean for a week on rough seas and experienced \"land sickness,\" mal de débarquement syndrome, after my trip."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Essay by\nI feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon.\nBrittany VanDerBill\nUpdated\n2024-07-02T15:24:17.316Z\nI took my first-ever cruise in February and realized\ncruising isn't for me\n.\nI had horrible weather and rough seas that left me feeling sick after the cruise.\nI don't want to roll the dice again, so I have no desire to go on another cruise.\nI took my first-ever cruise in February and spent a week sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the\nRoyal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas\n.\nAlthough I was hesitant to dive headfirst into a weeklong cruise, I figured a few days of sunshine in the middle of Minnesota winter would do me good.\nPlus,\ncruises are as popular as ever\n— and I was curious to see if they actually lived up to the hype.\nWell, my vacation wasn't so sunny after all, and I have zero desire to book another cruise.\nThe weather was awful — and we had to evacuate our first port\nIt rained on five of the seven days of my cruise, including all three port days.\nSo, we scrapped our plans to visit beautiful beaches on St. Thomas and\nSt. Maarten\nand instead slogged through puddles to check out local shops.\nWe also had to evacuate early on our first port day at Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas due to an incoming storm.\nMy friend and I got in a couple of hours of cloudy beach time that day, but we headed back to the ship when it started sprinkling.\nOn our way back, Royal Caribbean announced we were leaving the island early. I appreciate the cruise putting our safety first, but I was still bummed.\nWe had unusually rough seas throughout the entire cruise\nI had some pretty bad weather throughout my cruise.  \nBrittany VanDerBill\nHaving never been on a cruise, I had no idea what to expect in terms of motion and whether I'd\nget sea sick\n.\nMy doctor prescribed a scopolamine patch as a precaution to prevent sea sickness, but I had a negative reaction to it and had to remove it. Still, I figured I'd be fine since Wonder of the Seas is a large ship, and I'd heard you don't\nfeel as much movement on larger ships\n.\nWell, I felt\na lot\nof movement. And I wasn't alone.\nBecause we experienced some rougher seas, we felt more motion on the ship than is typical, according to conversations with seasoned fellow cruisers on board and comments from the captain.\nOne night it was so bad that many of us had trouble walking in a straight line down the hallway. Thankfully, other than a couple of hours of nausea I attribute to too much wine and not enough food, I didn't get sick to my stomach.\nBut that weird sensation of swaying and rocking got to me.\nMotion sickness followed me home\nUnfortunately, I could still feel some rocking and swaying after we disembarked. Even after returning home, the feeling didn't go away.\nMy brain knew I was on solid ground, but I felt like I was still on the cruise ship battling rough waves.\nAs it turns out, I'd developed \"land sickness,\" also known as\nmal de débarquement syndrome\n, where you feel as though you're still swaying on the ship once you get off.\nAlthough it's\nsomewhat rare\n, it's a form of reverse motion sickness that can last for months or even years after a cruise (or other triggering event).\nSo far, anti-nausea medication and ginger ale haven't helped much.\nAs I sit and write this over two weeks later, I'm still rocking, swaying, and bobbing. Although I'm slowly getting better, it's definitely not fun.\nI'm avoiding cruises from now on\nI know my experience isn't the norm — it's not like I was sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean.  \nRelaxFoto.de\/Getty Images\nI had some great laughs with friends on board despite the rough seas and lack of sunshine. A lot of what I experienced probably isn't the norm and maybe I was just unlucky.\nBut considering I wasn't even sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean, I don't want to roll the dice again and try another sailing.\nOne bad experience culminating with motion sickness on dry land is enough to make me want to avoid any cruises in the future.\nThis story was originally published on March 22, 2024, and most recently updated on July 2, 2024.\nTravel\nCruises\nCruise\nMore\nEssay\nRead next","attrs_markdown":"[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription)\n\n[Newsletters](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription\/newsletter)\n\n[Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/business)\n\n[Strategy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/strategy)\n\n[Economy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/economy)\n\n[Finance](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/finance)\n\n[Retail](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/retail)\n\n[Advertising](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/advertising)\n\n[Careers](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/careers)\n\n[Law](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/law)\n\n[Media](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/media)\n\n[Real Estate](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/real-estate)\n\n[Small Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/smallbusiness)\n\n[The Better Work Project](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/sc\/introducing-the-better-work-project-hub)\n\n[Personal Finance](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/personal-finance)\n\n[Tech](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/tech)\n\n[Science](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/science)\n\n[AI](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/artificial-intelligence)\n\n[Enterprise](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/enterprise)\n\n[Transportation](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/transportation)\n\n[Startups](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/startups)\n\n[Innovation](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/innovation)\n\n[Markets](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/)\n\n[Stocks](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/stocks)\n\n[Indices](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/indices)\n\n[Commodities](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/commodities)\n\n[Crypto](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/cryptocurrencies)\n\n[Currencies](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/currencies)\n\n[ETFs](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/etfs)\n\n[Lifestyle](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/lifestyle)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/entertainment)\n\n[Culture](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/culture)\n\n[Travel](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/travel)\n\n[Food](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/food)\n\n[Health](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/health)\n\n[Education](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/education)\n\n[Parenting](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/parenting)\n\n[Military & Defense](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/defense)\n\n[Politics](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/politics)\n\n[Reviews](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/home)\n\n[Kitchen](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/kitchen)\n\n[Style](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/style)\n\n[Streaming](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/streaming)\n\n[Pets](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/pets)\n\n[Tech](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech)\n\n[Deals](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/deals)\n\n[Gifts](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/gifts)\n\n[Tickets](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tickets)\n\n[Video](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/video)\n\n[Big Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/big-business)\n\n[So Expensive](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/so-expensive)\n\n[View From Above](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/view-from-above)\n\n[Small Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/small-business)\n\n[Authorized Account](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/authorized-account)\n\n[Risky Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/risky-business)\n\n[Boot Camp](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/boot-camp)\n\n[Still Standing](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/still-standing)\n\n[How Crime Works](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/how-crime-works)\n\n[Life Lessons](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/life-lessons)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription)\n\n[My account]()\n\n[Log in]()\n\n[Newsletters](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription\/newsletter)\n\nUS edition\n\n[Deutschland & Österreich](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.de\/?IR=C)\n\n[España](https:\/\/businessinsider.es\/)\n\n[Japan](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.jp\/)\n\n[Polska](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com.pl\/?IR=C)\n\n[TW 全球中文版](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.tw\/)\n\n[Get the app](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/app \"Get the Business Insider app\")\n\n[Travel](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/travel)\n\n# My first cruise was a 7-day disappointment. Even worse, it left me feeling sick long after touching dry land.\nEssay by   [Brittany VanDerBill](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/author\/brittany-van-der-bill)\n\n![Author Brittany VanDerBill taking a selfie on a cruise next to her holding a drink in front of a rainy view](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/65f9dd8b2417f97b87cd6c18?width=700)\n\nI feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon.  Brittany VanDerBill\n\nUpdated\n\n2024-07-02T15:24:17.316Z\n\nShare\n\nCopy link\n\n[Email](<mailto:?subject=My first cruise was a 7-day disappointment. Even worse, it left me feeling sick long after touching dry land.&body=My%20first%20cruise%20was%20a%207-day%20disappointment.%20Even%20worse%2C%20it%20left%20me%20feeling%20sick%20long%20after%20touching%20dry%20land.%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Freasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3&> \"Email\")\n\nFacebook\n\nWhatsApp\n\nX\n\nLinkedIn\n\nBluesky\n\nThreads\n\nAn icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.\n\nImpact Link\n\nSave Saved\n\n[Read in app](https:\/\/insider-app.onelink.me\/4cpG\/?af_js_web=true&af_ss_ver=2_3_0&af_dp=insider%3A%2F%2Fbi%2Fpost%2Freasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3&af_force_deeplink=true&is_retargeting=true&deep_link_value=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Freasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3&pid=businessinsider&c=post_page_share_bar_v2_smart_4.13.23 \"Download the app\")\n\n- I took my first-ever cruise in February and realized [cruising isn't for me](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reasons-not-enjoy-going-on-cruise-first-time-2023-5).\n- I had horrible weather and rough seas that left me feeling sick after the cruise.\n- I don't want to roll the dice again, so I have no desire to go on another cruise.\n\nI took my first-ever cruise in February and spent a week sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the [Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/royal-caribbean-wonder-of-seas-cruise-cabin-photos-2022-4).\n\nAlthough I was hesitant to dive headfirst into a weeklong cruise, I figured a few days of sunshine in the middle of Minnesota winter would do me good.\n\nPlus, [cruises are as popular as ever](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/why-americans-love-cruises-icon-of-the-seas-gen-z-2024-1) — and I was curious to see if they actually lived up to the hype.\n\nWell, my vacation wasn't so sunny after all, and I have zero desire to book another cruise.\n\n## **The weather was awful — and we had to evacuate our first port**\nIt rained on five of the seven days of my cruise, including all three port days.\n\nSo, we scrapped our plans to visit beautiful beaches on St. Thomas and [St. Maarten](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/best-things-to-do-st-martin-according-to-local-2021-6) and instead slogged through puddles to check out local shops.\n\nWe also had to evacuate early on our first port day at Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas due to an incoming storm.\n\nMy friend and I got in a couple of hours of cloudy beach time that day, but we headed back to the ship when it started sprinkling.\n\nOn our way back, Royal Caribbean announced we were leaving the island early. I appreciate the cruise putting our safety first, but I was still bummed.\n\n## **We had unusually rough seas throughout the entire cruise**\n![Wonder of the Seas at port on rainy day](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='1' height='1'\/%3E>)\n\nI had some pretty bad weather throughout my cruise.  Brittany VanDerBill\n\nHaving never been on a cruise, I had no idea what to expect in terms of motion and whether I'd [get sea sick](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/products-for-preventing-sea-sickness-and-motion-sickness-sea-bands-2018-6).\n\nMy doctor prescribed a scopolamine patch as a precaution to prevent sea sickness, but I had a negative reaction to it and had to remove it. Still, I figured I'd be fine since Wonder of the Seas is a large ship, and I'd heard you don't [feel as much movement on larger ships](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/royal-caribbean-first-cruise-what-to-know-photos-2022-6).\n\nWell, I felt *a lot* of movement. And I wasn't alone.\n\nBecause we experienced some rougher seas, we felt more motion on the ship than is typical, according to conversations with seasoned fellow cruisers on board and comments from the captain.\n\nOne night it was so bad that many of us had trouble walking in a straight line down the hallway. Thankfully, other than a couple of hours of nausea I attribute to too much wine and not enough food, I didn't get sick to my stomach.\n\nBut that weird sensation of swaying and rocking got to me.\n\n## **Motion sickness followed me home**\nUnfortunately, I could still feel some rocking and swaying after we disembarked. Even after returning home, the feeling didn't go away.\n\nMy brain knew I was on solid ground, but I felt like I was still on the cruise ship battling rough waves.\n\nAs it turns out, I'd developed \"land sickness,\" also known as [mal de débarquement syndrome](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), where you feel as though you're still swaying on the ship once you get off.\n\nAlthough it's [somewhat rare](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), it's a form of reverse motion sickness that can last for months or even years after a cruise (or other triggering event).\n\nSo far, anti-nausea medication and ginger ale haven't helped much.\n\nAs I sit and write this over two weeks later, I'm still rocking, swaying, and bobbing. Although I'm slowly getting better, it's definitely not fun.\n\n## **I'm avoiding cruises from now on**\n![Suitcases next to cruise ship on land](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='1' height='1'\/%3E>)\n\nI know my experience isn't the norm — it's not like I was sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean.  RelaxFoto.de\/Getty Images\n\nI had some great laughs with friends on board despite the rough seas and lack of sunshine. A lot of what I experienced probably isn't the norm and maybe I was just unlucky.\n\nBut considering I wasn't even sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean, I don't want to roll the dice again and try another sailing.\n\nOne bad experience culminating with motion sickness on dry land is enough to make me want to avoid any cruises in the future.\n\n*This story was originally published on March 22, 2024, and most recently updated on July 2, 2024.*\n### Recommended video\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/travel \"Travel\")\n- [Cruises](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/cruises \"Cruises\")\n- [Cruise](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/cruise \"Cruise\")\n- More\n- [Essay](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/essay \"Essay\")\n\n## Read next\n![](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/logos\/placeholder.png)\n### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know\n\n![](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/logos\/placeholder.png)\n### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know\n\n![](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/logos\/placeholder.png)\n### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know\n\n![](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/logos\/placeholder.png)\n### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know\n\n[HOME](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription \"Subscribe\")\n\n[![Business Insider](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/logos\/stacked-black.svg)](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/ \"Visit Business Insider\")\n\n[![Download on the App Store](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/badges\/app-store-badge.svg)](https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id554260576?mt=8)\n\n[![Get it on Google Play](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/badges\/google-play-badge.svg)](https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.freerange360.mpp.businessinsider)\n\nLegal & Privacy\n\n- [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/terms)\n- [Terms of Sale](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/terms-of-sale)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/privacy-policy)\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/accessibility)\n- [Code of Ethics Policy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/code-of-ethics)\n- [Reprints & Permissions](https:\/\/www.parsintl.com\/publication\/business-insider\/)\n- [Disclaimer](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/disclaimer)\n- [Advertising Policies](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/advertising-policies)\n- [Conflict of Interest Policy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/conflict-of-interest-policy)\n- [Commerce Policy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/commerce-policy)\n- [Coupons Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/coupons-privacy-policy)\n- [Coupons Terms](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/coupons-terms)\n- [Cookie Settings](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3)\n\nCompany\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/about-us)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/work-at-business-insider)\n- [Advertise With Us](https:\/\/advertising.businessinsider.com\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/contact)\n- [News Tips](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/secure-news-tips)\n- [Company News](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/business-insider-press-room)\n- [Awards](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/awards)\n- [Masthead](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/masthead)\n\nOther\n\n- [Sitemap](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/sitemap\/html\/index.html)\n- [Stock quotes by finanzen.net](https:\/\/www.finanzen.net\/)\n- [Corrections](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/corrections)\n- [Community Guidelines](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/community-guidelines)\n- [AI Use](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-the-business-insider-newsroom-uses-ai)\n\nInternational Editions\n\n- [AT](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.de\/?IR=C)\n- [DE](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.de\/?IR=C)\n- [ES](https:\/\/businessinsider.es\/)\n- [JP](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.jp\/)\n- [PL](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com.pl\/?IR=C)\n- [TW](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.tw\/)\n\n[Copyright © 2026](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/terms) Insider Inc. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/privacy-policy).\n\n![Insider.com TM Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/INSIDER\/US\/logos\/insider-com-trademark-opt.svg)\n\n![Insider](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/INSIDER\/US\/logos\/Insider-logo-dark-opt.svg)\n\n![Insider-Inc Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/INSIDER\/US\/logos\/insider-inc.svg)\n\n![Tech Insider Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/BI\/US\/logos\/Tech-Insider-opt.svg)\n\n![Business Insider DE Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/BI\/DE\/logos\/BI-DE-Black-on-Light-final-footer-logo-opt.svg)\n\n![Insider Media Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/MI\/logos\/markets-insider-stacked.svg)\n\n![Insider Media Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/INSIDER\/US\/logos\/insider-media.svg)\n\n![News Insider Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/INSIDER\/US\/logos\/news-insider.svg)\n\n![Silicon Alley Logo](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/INSIDER\/US\/logos\/silicon-alley-insider.svg)\n\n![](https:\/\/sb.scorecardresearch.com\/p?c1=2&c2=9900186&cv=3.6.0&;cj=1&comscorekw=)\n\nJump to\n\n1. [Main content](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3#post-headline)\n2. [Search](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3#search)\n3. [Account](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3#account)\n4. [Jump to top of page](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/)\n\n![Business Insider](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/public\/assets\/logos\/placeholder.png)\n\n## Follow\nEvery time  publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox\\!\n\nEvery time a new  story is published, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox\\!\n\nEnter your email\n\nSign up\n\nBy clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from Business Insider. In addition, you accept Insider’s [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/privacy-policy).","attrs_readable_markdown":"Essay by\n\n![Author Brittany VanDerBill taking a selfie on a cruise next to her holding a drink in front of a rainy view](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/65f9dd8b2417f97b87cd6c18?width=700)\n\nI feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon.  Brittany VanDerBill\n\nUpdated 2024-07-02T15:24:17.316Z\n\n- I took my first-ever cruise in February and realized [cruising isn't for me](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reasons-not-enjoy-going-on-cruise-first-time-2023-5).\n- I had horrible weather and rough seas that left me feeling sick after the cruise.\n- I don't want to roll the dice again, so I have no desire to go on another cruise.\n\nI took my first-ever cruise in February and spent a week sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the [Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/royal-caribbean-wonder-of-seas-cruise-cabin-photos-2022-4).\n\nAlthough I was hesitant to dive headfirst into a weeklong cruise, I figured a few days of sunshine in the middle of Minnesota winter would do me good.\n\nPlus, [cruises are as popular as ever](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/why-americans-love-cruises-icon-of-the-seas-gen-z-2024-1) — and I was curious to see if they actually lived up to the hype.\n\nWell, my vacation wasn't so sunny after all, and I have zero desire to book another cruise.\n\n## **The weather was awful — and we had to evacuate our first port**\nIt rained on five of the seven days of my cruise, including all three port days.\n\nSo, we scrapped our plans to visit beautiful beaches on St. Thomas and [St. Maarten](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/best-things-to-do-st-martin-according-to-local-2021-6) and instead slogged through puddles to check out local shops.\n\nWe also had to evacuate early on our first port day at Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas due to an incoming storm.\n\nMy friend and I got in a couple of hours of cloudy beach time that day, but we headed back to the ship when it started sprinkling.\n\nOn our way back, Royal Caribbean announced we were leaving the island early. I appreciate the cruise putting our safety first, but I was still bummed.\n\n## **We had unusually rough seas throughout the entire cruise**\n![Wonder of the Seas at port on rainy day](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='1' height='1'\/%3E>)\n\nI had some pretty bad weather throughout my cruise.  Brittany VanDerBill\n\nHaving never been on a cruise, I had no idea what to expect in terms of motion and whether I'd [get sea sick](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/products-for-preventing-sea-sickness-and-motion-sickness-sea-bands-2018-6).\n\nMy doctor prescribed a scopolamine patch as a precaution to prevent sea sickness, but I had a negative reaction to it and had to remove it. Still, I figured I'd be fine since Wonder of the Seas is a large ship, and I'd heard you don't [feel as much movement on larger ships](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/royal-caribbean-first-cruise-what-to-know-photos-2022-6).\n\nWell, I felt *a lot* of movement. And I wasn't alone.\n\nBecause we experienced some rougher seas, we felt more motion on the ship than is typical, according to conversations with seasoned fellow cruisers on board and comments from the captain.\n\nOne night it was so bad that many of us had trouble walking in a straight line down the hallway. Thankfully, other than a couple of hours of nausea I attribute to too much wine and not enough food, I didn't get sick to my stomach.\n\nBut that weird sensation of swaying and rocking got to me.\n\n## **Motion sickness followed me home**\nUnfortunately, I could still feel some rocking and swaying after we disembarked. Even after returning home, the feeling didn't go away.\n\nMy brain knew I was on solid ground, but I felt like I was still on the cruise ship battling rough waves.\n\nAs it turns out, I'd developed \"land sickness,\" also known as [mal de débarquement syndrome](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), where you feel as though you're still swaying on the ship once you get off.\n\nAlthough it's [somewhat rare](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), it's a form of reverse motion sickness that can last for months or even years after a cruise (or other triggering event).\n\nSo far, anti-nausea medication and ginger ale haven't helped much.\n\nAs I sit and write this over two weeks later, I'm still rocking, swaying, and bobbing. Although I'm slowly getting better, it's definitely not fun.\n\n## **I'm avoiding cruises from now on**\n![Suitcases next to cruise ship on land](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='1' height='1'\/%3E>)\n\nI know my experience isn't the norm — it's not like I was sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean.  RelaxFoto.de\/Getty Images\n\nI had some great laughs with friends on board despite the rough seas and lack of sunshine. A lot of what I experienced probably isn't the norm and maybe I was just unlucky.\n\nBut considering I wasn't even sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean, I don't want to roll the dice again and try another sailing.\n\nOne bad experience culminating with motion sickness on dry land is enough to make me want to avoid any cruises in the future.\n\n*This story was originally published on March 22, 2024, and most recently updated on July 2, 2024.*\n\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/travel \"Travel\")\n- [Cruises](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/cruises \"Cruises\")\n- [Cruise](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/cruise \"Cruise\")\n- More\n- [Essay](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/essay \"Essay\")\n\nRead next","meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

Query:

Response:

4. Spam/Ban Check

Query:

Response:

5. Seen Status Check

ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled

📄

INDEXABLE

✅

CRAWLED

3 days ago

🤖

ROBOTS ALLOWED

Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	0.1 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property	Value
URL	https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3
Last Crawled	2026-04-18 12:00:43 (3 days ago)
First Indexed	2024-03-22 16:09:34 (2 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Reasons I Hated My First Cruise, Will Not Ever Cruise Again - Business Insider
Meta Description	I cruised around the Caribbean for a week on rough seas and experienced "land sickness," mal de débarquement syndrome, after my trip.
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	Essay by I feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon. Brittany VanDerBill Updated 2024-07-02T15:24:17.316Z I took my first-ever cruise in February and realized cruising isn't for me . I had horrible weather and rough seas that left me feeling sick after the cruise. I don't want to roll the dice again, so I have no desire to go on another cruise. I took my first-ever cruise in February and spent a week sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas . Although I was hesitant to dive headfirst into a weeklong cruise, I figured a few days of sunshine in the middle of Minnesota winter would do me good. Plus, cruises are as popular as ever — and I was curious to see if they actually lived up to the hype. Well, my vacation wasn't so sunny after all, and I have zero desire to book another cruise. The weather was awful — and we had to evacuate our first port It rained on five of the seven days of my cruise, including all three port days. So, we scrapped our plans to visit beautiful beaches on St. Thomas and St. Maarten and instead slogged through puddles to check out local shops. We also had to evacuate early on our first port day at Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas due to an incoming storm. My friend and I got in a couple of hours of cloudy beach time that day, but we headed back to the ship when it started sprinkling. On our way back, Royal Caribbean announced we were leaving the island early. I appreciate the cruise putting our safety first, but I was still bummed. We had unusually rough seas throughout the entire cruise I had some pretty bad weather throughout my cruise. Brittany VanDerBill Having never been on a cruise, I had no idea what to expect in terms of motion and whether I'd get sea sick . My doctor prescribed a scopolamine patch as a precaution to prevent sea sickness, but I had a negative reaction to it and had to remove it. Still, I figured I'd be fine since Wonder of the Seas is a large ship, and I'd heard you don't feel as much movement on larger ships . Well, I felt a lot of movement. And I wasn't alone. Because we experienced some rougher seas, we felt more motion on the ship than is typical, according to conversations with seasoned fellow cruisers on board and comments from the captain. One night it was so bad that many of us had trouble walking in a straight line down the hallway. Thankfully, other than a couple of hours of nausea I attribute to too much wine and not enough food, I didn't get sick to my stomach. But that weird sensation of swaying and rocking got to me. Motion sickness followed me home Unfortunately, I could still feel some rocking and swaying after we disembarked. Even after returning home, the feeling didn't go away. My brain knew I was on solid ground, but I felt like I was still on the cruise ship battling rough waves. As it turns out, I'd developed "land sickness," also known as mal de débarquement syndrome , where you feel as though you're still swaying on the ship once you get off. Although it's somewhat rare , it's a form of reverse motion sickness that can last for months or even years after a cruise (or other triggering event). So far, anti-nausea medication and ginger ale haven't helped much. As I sit and write this over two weeks later, I'm still rocking, swaying, and bobbing. Although I'm slowly getting better, it's definitely not fun. I'm avoiding cruises from now on I know my experience isn't the norm — it's not like I was sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean. RelaxFoto.de/Getty Images I had some great laughs with friends on board despite the rough seas and lack of sunshine. A lot of what I experienced probably isn't the norm and maybe I was just unlucky. But considering I wasn't even sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean, I don't want to roll the dice again and try another sailing. One bad experience culminating with motion sickness on dry land is enough to make me want to avoid any cruises in the future. This story was originally published on March 22, 2024, and most recently updated on July 2, 2024. Travel Cruises Cruise More Essay Read next
Markdown	[Subscribe](https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription) [Newsletters](https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter) [Business](https://www.businessinsider.com/business) [Strategy](https://www.businessinsider.com/strategy) [Economy](https://www.businessinsider.com/economy) [Finance](https://www.businessinsider.com/finance) [Retail](https://www.businessinsider.com/retail) [Advertising](https://www.businessinsider.com/advertising) [Careers](https://www.businessinsider.com/careers) [Law](https://www.businessinsider.com/law) [Media](https://www.businessinsider.com/media) [Real Estate](https://www.businessinsider.com/real-estate) [Small Business](https://www.businessinsider.com/smallbusiness) [The Better Work Project](https://www.businessinsider.com/sc/introducing-the-better-work-project-hub) [Personal Finance](https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance) [Tech](https://www.businessinsider.com/tech) [Science](https://www.businessinsider.com/science) [AI](https://www.businessinsider.com/artificial-intelligence) [Enterprise](https://www.businessinsider.com/enterprise) [Transportation](https://www.businessinsider.com/transportation) [Startups](https://www.businessinsider.com/startups) [Innovation](https://www.businessinsider.com/innovation) [Markets](https://markets.businessinsider.com/) [Stocks](https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks) [Indices](https://markets.businessinsider.com/indices) [Commodities](https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities) [Crypto](https://markets.businessinsider.com/cryptocurrencies) [Currencies](https://markets.businessinsider.com/currencies) [ETFs](https://markets.businessinsider.com/etfs) [Lifestyle](https://www.businessinsider.com/lifestyle) [Entertainment](https://www.businessinsider.com/entertainment) [Culture](https://www.businessinsider.com/culture) [Travel](https://www.businessinsider.com/travel) [Food](https://www.businessinsider.com/food) [Health](https://www.businessinsider.com/health) [Education](https://www.businessinsider.com/education) [Parenting](https://www.businessinsider.com/parenting) [Military & Defense](https://www.businessinsider.com/defense) [Politics](https://www.businessinsider.com/politics) [Reviews](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides) [Home](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/home) [Kitchen](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen) [Style](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style) [Streaming](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming) [Pets](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/pets) [Tech](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech) [Deals](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals) [Gifts](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts) [Tickets](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tickets) [Video](https://www.businessinsider.com/video) [Big Business](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/big-business) [So Expensive](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/so-expensive) [View From Above](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/view-from-above) [Small Business](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/small-business) [Authorized Account](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/authorized-account) [Risky Business](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/risky-business) [Boot Camp](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/boot-camp) [Still Standing](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/still-standing) [How Crime Works](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/how-crime-works) [Life Lessons](https://www.businessinsider.com/show/life-lessons) [Subscribe](https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription) [My account]() [Log in]() [Newsletters](https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter) US edition [Deutschland & Österreich](https://www.businessinsider.de/?IR=C) [España](https://businessinsider.es/) [Japan](https://www.businessinsider.jp/) [Polska](https://www.businessinsider.com.pl/?IR=C) [TW 全球中文版](https://www.businessinsider.tw/) [Get the app](https://www.businessinsider.com/app "Get the Business Insider app") [Travel](https://www.businessinsider.com/travel) # My first cruise was a 7-day disappointment. Even worse, it left me feeling sick long after touching dry land. Essay by [Brittany VanDerBill](https://www.businessinsider.com/author/brittany-van-der-bill) ![Author Brittany VanDerBill taking a selfie on a cruise next to her holding a drink in front of a rainy view](https://i.insider.com/65f9dd8b2417f97b87cd6c18?width=700) I feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon. Brittany VanDerBill Updated 2024-07-02T15:24:17.316Z Share Copy link [Email](<mailto:?subject=My first cruise was a 7-day disappointment. Even worse, it left me feeling sick long after touching dry land.&body=My%20first%20cruise%20was%20a%207-day%20disappointment.%20Even%20worse%2C%20it%20left%20me%20feeling%20sick%20long%20after%20touching%20dry%20land.%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Freasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3&> "Email") Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved [Read in app](https://insider-app.onelink.me/4cpG/?af_js_web=true&af_ss_ver=2_3_0&af_dp=insider%3A%2F%2Fbi%2Fpost%2Freasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3&af_force_deeplink=true&is_retargeting=true&deep_link_value=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Freasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3&pid=businessinsider&c=post_page_share_bar_v2_smart_4.13.23 "Download the app") - I took my first-ever cruise in February and realized [cruising isn't for me](https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-not-enjoy-going-on-cruise-first-time-2023-5). - I had horrible weather and rough seas that left me feeling sick after the cruise. - I don't want to roll the dice again, so I have no desire to go on another cruise. I took my first-ever cruise in February and spent a week sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the [Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas](https://www.businessinsider.com/royal-caribbean-wonder-of-seas-cruise-cabin-photos-2022-4). Although I was hesitant to dive headfirst into a weeklong cruise, I figured a few days of sunshine in the middle of Minnesota winter would do me good. Plus, [cruises are as popular as ever](https://www.businessinsider.com/why-americans-love-cruises-icon-of-the-seas-gen-z-2024-1) — and I was curious to see if they actually lived up to the hype. Well, my vacation wasn't so sunny after all, and I have zero desire to book another cruise. ## The weather was awful — and we had to evacuate our first port It rained on five of the seven days of my cruise, including all three port days. So, we scrapped our plans to visit beautiful beaches on St. Thomas and [St. Maarten](https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-do-st-martin-according-to-local-2021-6) and instead slogged through puddles to check out local shops. We also had to evacuate early on our first port day at Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas due to an incoming storm. My friend and I got in a couple of hours of cloudy beach time that day, but we headed back to the ship when it started sprinkling. On our way back, Royal Caribbean announced we were leaving the island early. I appreciate the cruise putting our safety first, but I was still bummed. ## We had unusually rough seas throughout the entire cruise ![Wonder of the Seas at port on rainy day](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) I had some pretty bad weather throughout my cruise. Brittany VanDerBill Having never been on a cruise, I had no idea what to expect in terms of motion and whether I'd [get sea sick](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/products-for-preventing-sea-sickness-and-motion-sickness-sea-bands-2018-6). My doctor prescribed a scopolamine patch as a precaution to prevent sea sickness, but I had a negative reaction to it and had to remove it. Still, I figured I'd be fine since Wonder of the Seas is a large ship, and I'd heard you don't [feel as much movement on larger ships](https://www.businessinsider.com/royal-caribbean-first-cruise-what-to-know-photos-2022-6). Well, I felt a lot of movement. And I wasn't alone. Because we experienced some rougher seas, we felt more motion on the ship than is typical, according to conversations with seasoned fellow cruisers on board and comments from the captain. One night it was so bad that many of us had trouble walking in a straight line down the hallway. Thankfully, other than a couple of hours of nausea I attribute to too much wine and not enough food, I didn't get sick to my stomach. But that weird sensation of swaying and rocking got to me. ## Motion sickness followed me home Unfortunately, I could still feel some rocking and swaying after we disembarked. Even after returning home, the feeling didn't go away. My brain knew I was on solid ground, but I felt like I was still on the cruise ship battling rough waves. As it turns out, I'd developed "land sickness," also known as [mal de débarquement syndrome](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), where you feel as though you're still swaying on the ship once you get off. Although it's [somewhat rare](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), it's a form of reverse motion sickness that can last for months or even years after a cruise (or other triggering event). So far, anti-nausea medication and ginger ale haven't helped much. As I sit and write this over two weeks later, I'm still rocking, swaying, and bobbing. Although I'm slowly getting better, it's definitely not fun. ## I'm avoiding cruises from now on ![Suitcases next to cruise ship on land](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) I know my experience isn't the norm — it's not like I was sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean. RelaxFoto.de/Getty Images I had some great laughs with friends on board despite the rough seas and lack of sunshine. A lot of what I experienced probably isn't the norm and maybe I was just unlucky. But considering I wasn't even sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean, I don't want to roll the dice again and try another sailing. One bad experience culminating with motion sickness on dry land is enough to make me want to avoid any cruises in the future. This story was originally published on March 22, 2024, and most recently updated on July 2, 2024. ### Recommended video - [Travel](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/travel "Travel") - [Cruises](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/cruises "Cruises") - [Cruise](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/cruise "Cruise") - More - [Essay](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/essay "Essay") ## Read next ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know [HOME](https://www.businessinsider.com/) [Subscribe](https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription "Subscribe") [![Business Insider](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/stacked-black.svg)](https://www.businessinsider.com/ "Visit Business Insider") [![Download on the App Store](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/badges/app-store-badge.svg)](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id554260576?mt=8) [![Get it on Google Play](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/badges/google-play-badge.svg)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freerange360.mpp.businessinsider) Legal & Privacy - [Terms of Service](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms) - [Terms of Sale](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms-of-sale) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/privacy-policy) - [Accessibility](https://www.businessinsider.com/accessibility) - [Code of Ethics Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/code-of-ethics) - [Reprints & Permissions](https://www.parsintl.com/publication/business-insider/) - [Disclaimer](https://www.businessinsider.com/disclaimer) - [Advertising Policies](https://www.businessinsider.com/advertising-policies) - [Conflict of Interest Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/conflict-of-interest-policy) - [Commerce Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/commerce-policy) - [Coupons Privacy Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/coupons-privacy-policy) - [Coupons Terms](https://www.businessinsider.com/coupons-terms) - [Cookie Settings](https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3) Company - [About Us](https://www.businessinsider.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.businessinsider.com/work-at-business-insider) - [Advertise With Us](https://advertising.businessinsider.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.businessinsider.com/contact) - [News Tips](https://www.businessinsider.com/secure-news-tips) - [Company News](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/business-insider-press-room) - [Awards](https://www.businessinsider.com/awards) - [Masthead](https://www.businessinsider.com/masthead) Other - [Sitemap](https://www.businessinsider.com/sitemap/html/index.html) - [Stock quotes by finanzen.net](https://www.finanzen.net/) - [Corrections](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/corrections) - [Community Guidelines](https://www.businessinsider.com/community-guidelines) - [AI Use](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-business-insider-newsroom-uses-ai) International Editions - [AT](https://www.businessinsider.de/?IR=C) - [DE](https://www.businessinsider.de/?IR=C) - [ES](https://businessinsider.es/) - [JP](https://www.businessinsider.jp/) - [PL](https://www.businessinsider.com.pl/?IR=C) - [TW](https://www.businessinsider.tw/) [Copyright © 2026](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms) Insider Inc. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our [Terms of Service](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/privacy-policy). ![Insider.com TM Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/INSIDER/US/logos/insider-com-trademark-opt.svg) ![Insider](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/INSIDER/US/logos/Insider-logo-dark-opt.svg) ![Insider-Inc Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/INSIDER/US/logos/insider-inc.svg) ![Tech Insider Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/BI/US/logos/Tech-Insider-opt.svg) ![Business Insider DE Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/BI/DE/logos/BI-DE-Black-on-Light-final-footer-logo-opt.svg) ![Insider Media Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/MI/logos/markets-insider-stacked.svg) ![Insider Media Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/INSIDER/US/logos/insider-media.svg) ![News Insider Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/INSIDER/US/logos/news-insider.svg) ![Silicon Alley Logo](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/INSIDER/US/logos/silicon-alley-insider.svg) ![](https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=9900186&cv=3.6.0&;cj=1&comscorekw=) Jump to 1. [Main content](https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3#post-headline) 2. [Search](https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3#search) 3. [Account](https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3#account) 4. [Jump to top of page](https://www.businessinsider.com/) ![Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ## Follow Every time publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox\! Every time a new story is published, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox\! Enter your email Sign up By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from Business Insider. In addition, you accept Insider’s [Terms of Service](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/privacy-policy).
Readable Markdown	Essay by ![Author Brittany VanDerBill taking a selfie on a cruise next to her holding a drink in front of a rainy view](https://i.insider.com/65f9dd8b2417f97b87cd6c18?width=700) I feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon. Brittany VanDerBill Updated 2024-07-02T15:24:17.316Z - I took my first-ever cruise in February and realized [cruising isn't for me](https://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-not-enjoy-going-on-cruise-first-time-2023-5). - I had horrible weather and rough seas that left me feeling sick after the cruise. - I don't want to roll the dice again, so I have no desire to go on another cruise. I took my first-ever cruise in February and spent a week sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the [Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas](https://www.businessinsider.com/royal-caribbean-wonder-of-seas-cruise-cabin-photos-2022-4). Although I was hesitant to dive headfirst into a weeklong cruise, I figured a few days of sunshine in the middle of Minnesota winter would do me good. Plus, [cruises are as popular as ever](https://www.businessinsider.com/why-americans-love-cruises-icon-of-the-seas-gen-z-2024-1) — and I was curious to see if they actually lived up to the hype. Well, my vacation wasn't so sunny after all, and I have zero desire to book another cruise. ## The weather was awful — and we had to evacuate our first port It rained on five of the seven days of my cruise, including all three port days. So, we scrapped our plans to visit beautiful beaches on St. Thomas and [St. Maarten](https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-do-st-martin-according-to-local-2021-6) and instead slogged through puddles to check out local shops. We also had to evacuate early on our first port day at Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas due to an incoming storm. My friend and I got in a couple of hours of cloudy beach time that day, but we headed back to the ship when it started sprinkling. On our way back, Royal Caribbean announced we were leaving the island early. I appreciate the cruise putting our safety first, but I was still bummed. ## We had unusually rough seas throughout the entire cruise ![Wonder of the Seas at port on rainy day](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) I had some pretty bad weather throughout my cruise. Brittany VanDerBill Having never been on a cruise, I had no idea what to expect in terms of motion and whether I'd [get sea sick](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/products-for-preventing-sea-sickness-and-motion-sickness-sea-bands-2018-6). My doctor prescribed a scopolamine patch as a precaution to prevent sea sickness, but I had a negative reaction to it and had to remove it. Still, I figured I'd be fine since Wonder of the Seas is a large ship, and I'd heard you don't [feel as much movement on larger ships](https://www.businessinsider.com/royal-caribbean-first-cruise-what-to-know-photos-2022-6). Well, I felt a lot of movement. And I wasn't alone. Because we experienced some rougher seas, we felt more motion on the ship than is typical, according to conversations with seasoned fellow cruisers on board and comments from the captain. One night it was so bad that many of us had trouble walking in a straight line down the hallway. Thankfully, other than a couple of hours of nausea I attribute to too much wine and not enough food, I didn't get sick to my stomach. But that weird sensation of swaying and rocking got to me. ## Motion sickness followed me home Unfortunately, I could still feel some rocking and swaying after we disembarked. Even after returning home, the feeling didn't go away. My brain knew I was on solid ground, but I felt like I was still on the cruise ship battling rough waves. As it turns out, I'd developed "land sickness," also known as [mal de débarquement syndrome](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), where you feel as though you're still swaying on the ship once you get off. Although it's [somewhat rare](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds), it's a form of reverse motion sickness that can last for months or even years after a cruise (or other triggering event). So far, anti-nausea medication and ginger ale haven't helped much. As I sit and write this over two weeks later, I'm still rocking, swaying, and bobbing. Although I'm slowly getting better, it's definitely not fun. ## I'm avoiding cruises from now on ![Suitcases next to cruise ship on land](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) I know my experience isn't the norm — it's not like I was sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean. RelaxFoto.de/Getty Images I had some great laughs with friends on board despite the rough seas and lack of sunshine. A lot of what I experienced probably isn't the norm and maybe I was just unlucky. But considering I wasn't even sailing during hurricane season in the Caribbean, I don't want to roll the dice again and try another sailing. One bad experience culminating with motion sickness on dry land is enough to make me want to avoid any cruises in the future. This story was originally published on March 22, 2024, and most recently updated on July 2, 2024. - [Travel](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/travel "Travel") - [Cruises](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/cruises "Cruises") - [Cruise](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/cruise "Cruise") - More - [Essay](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/essay "Essay") Read next
Shard	181 (laksa)
Root Hash	15170859634011428381
Unparsed URL	com,businessinsider!www,/reasons-hated-my-first-cruise-risks-land-sickness-2024-3 s443