I'm pondering a trip to the Patagonia region that includes a 4 day cruise. I'm quite susceptible to motion sickness and was wondering if anyone has been on such a trip and can advise as to the on-board experience regarding ship motion.
Many thanks!
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2377 posts
I did a NatGeo tour in Patagonia that included 3 days on a ship. The southern tip of SA is not known for calm waters, I'm afraid.
It wasn't actually too bad, but I'm not super susceptible to motion sickness. I was fine with Bonine, but woke up one night needing another dose because I was a bit nauseous.
I am not a cruise person and didn't expect to love the ship days, but I did. The excursions by zodiac were a highlight. A great trip!
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
641 posts
goanywhere,
In 2015 on a trip to Chile, my husband and I flew from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Chile and took a four day, three night cruise on Australis Cruises' "Via Australis". The ship carried about 150 passengers and was very comfortable. We experienced no problems with rough seas. (It was in April). I am not aware of any of the passengers suffering from sea sickness. It was a fantastic cruise, scienctifically and ecologically oriented. Each day we would take one or two trips by Zodiac boats to an island for walks to discover the flora and fauna of the area. We went to Isla de los Pinguinos (where penguins nested), islands with one-of-a-kind vegetation, glaciers, and had a great historical narrative as well. To pass through the Straits of Magellan made us feel like real explorers, even though we were in our seventies. The food, drinks and ambience were great. There was an educational orientation to the cruise, but without homework. I highly recommend this cruise company and don't regret the $2500.00 expense in the least. All drinks were included, and when my husband went to the bar for an after-drink of cognac, the bartender poured him a very full snifter of a superior cognac. There was no entertainment as such (no singing and dancing shows), but a couple of fascinating lectures. The breakfast and lunch were buffets, but had lots of great dishes. Dinner was served from a menu. Cabins were comfortable, but didn't have balconies (not needed or wanted at that latitude). We enjoyed the company of the other passengers as well.
I give a big thumbs up to Australis Cruises. (And they aren't paying me to say that! LOL)
I hope you find a way to see Tierra del Fuego. IWe are so glad we took that trip!
Posted by
OP
USA
370 posts
Many thanks for the replies. I will be on that same ship and am REALLY excited about the trip. Sounds like I'd best be prepared and will get the anti-nausea skin patch from my doc. I know it's going to be an awesome experience.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
641 posts
Glad to hear you will be on Via Australis. I prefer that ship to the ones I have been on for more typical cruises (Alaska, Caribbean and Mexico). It is one of our fondest memories in all the trips we have taken. Bon voyage!
Judy