Motion Sickness on Cabo Boat Tours: Prevention and Relief

Whale watching, sport fishing, sunset cruises and trips to the famous Arch are highlights of any Cabo trip — unless seasickness strikes. Here is how to stay comfortable on the water.

Prevent it before you board

Take an anti-motion-sickness medication (such as dimenhydrinate or meclizine) an hour before departure, or use a scopolamine patch for longer trips. Get a good night’s sleep, avoid heavy or greasy food and alcohol beforehand, and don’t board on a completely empty stomach.

On the boat

Stay on deck in fresh air, fix your eyes on the horizon, and sit mid-ship where motion is least. Avoid reading or staring at your phone. Ginger candies and acupressure wristbands help some people.

If it hits anyway

Move to the rail in fresh air, focus on the horizon, sip water and nibble a plain cracker. Most people recover quickly once back on land.

After a rough trip

Severe seasickness can leave you dehydrated from vomiting. Rehydrate with water and electrolytes, and if you cannot keep fluids down, an IV hydration drip at your hotel restores you quickly. We can also deliver anti-nausea medication before your next outing.

This article is general information for visitors, not medical advice. If symptoms are severe or worrying, see a doctor — we can have one at your hotel 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent seasickness on a Cabo boat tour?

Take an anti-motion-sickness medication about an hour before departure (or use a scopolamine patch for longer trips), sleep well, eat lightly, avoid alcohol, and on board stay in fresh air watching the horizon.

What helps seasickness once it starts?

Get to fresh air, focus on the horizon, sip water, and try ginger or an acupressure band. Most people feel better soon after returning to land.

I got very seasick and cannot stop being sick — can you help?

Yes. If vomiting has left you dehydrated, a mobile IV hydration drip at your hotel restores fluids quickly, and a doctor can provide anti-nausea treatment if needed.