I spent months planning my dream trip to Antarctica with my family. I was looking forward to seeing endless icebergs, waddling penguins, majestic whales, and finally setting foot on the frozen continent. However, most trips to the coldest continent require spending four days sailing through the Drake Passage, a body of water notorious for its turbulent conditions and massive waves. Some passengers are lucky enough to experience calm conditions and enjoy what many refer to as the “Drake Lake.” Others have to endure the classic “Drake Shake,” which can cause intense seasickness. I was not looking forward to this part of the trip, and I wanted to be prepared. While most of my family opted for Dramamine, I wanted to try some non-medical options to cope with seasickness. My voyage was rough and I experienced a significant Drake Shake. Fortunately, I managed to avoid any significant seasickness, thanks to the seven items ahead. I am going to keep all of them on hand for upset tummies at home, long road trips, and future cruises. Some affordable acupressure Sea-BandsSea-Bands use acupressure to prevent seasickness. This low-tech option works by positioning a small plastic disc over a specific acupoint of the wrist to apply pressure. When placed correctly, I found that my Sea-Band helped relieve nausea on the Drake Passage. At under $10 for a pair, they're definitely worth a try. "Works Great and So Easy to Use! I was pleasantly surprised by how effective the Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure bands are. They’re small, comfortable, and super easy to use. I love that there are no pills or side effects — just slip them on and they work as advertised. Perfect for travel or anytime you need quick, natural nausea relief. Highly recommend!," says Alan Wolford.... or a splurgeworthy Reliefband that really did provide reliefI didn't put my Reliefband Premier on right away. I was skeptical that a bracelet that delivers small electrical pulses could help relieve the intense seasickness many passengers experience on the Drake Passage. However, once I gave it a try, I wished I had put it on sooner – it started alleviating my symptoms within about five minutes of putting it on. I was able to adjust it with the push of a button to deliver stronger or weaker pulses depending on how much my ship was rocking back and forth. The brand also makes a waterproof version, the Reliefband Sport. "I love this product!!! It allowed me to ride on boats, rough car drives without the fear of vomit and nausea that accompanies motion sickness," says CAthelete. Some ginger candy that I'd spotted on a previous cruiseOn a previous expedition cruise in Iceland, I was not as prepared to deal with seasickness. Although conditions in the North Sea usually aren't as rough as they can be on the Drake Passage, some passengers felt ill as we made our way around the island nation. The crew of the ship thoughtfully put out hard ginger candies to help. On my voyage through the Drake Passage, I knew I wanted to bring similar candy, so I bought a pack of regular-strength Gin Gins and an extra-strength option. Both helped. "These are amazing. Wonderful find for helping upset stomachs. Highly recommend," says Matt H.... or a ginger beer similar to the one that was stocked in my cabinOn my cruise through the Drake Passage, my mini-fridge was stocked with a variety of beverages, including a ginger beer made with real ginger. In the past, I haven't had much luck with ginger ale treating an upset stomach. However, since drinks were included in my package, I decided to give this one a try. The drink, which is very similar to Fever Tree ginger beer, worked wonders. I kept some nearby during my journey through the Drake Passage in case I felt a wave of nausea coming on. "This is exceptionally good! Has the bite of real ginger, and isn't nearly as (overly) sweet as the usual stuff. Plus the small bottles are the perfect size to down in one go, and not go flat. Definitely plan to reorder!," says Andrea Frankel. A 3-pack of minty gum that helped reduce queasinessGinger is great for treating nausea and seasickness, but other flavors can help too. Before my trip, I had read that peppermint can be effective. I ordered a three-pack of intensely flavored Pur gum to have on hand. Surprisingly, I found that all three flavors in the pack, peppermint, spearmint, and cinnamon, helped quell symptoms of seasickness. Some peppermint teaAt home, I drink hot tea throughout the day. Fortunately, my ship was well stocked with a variety of teas. During my first night on the Drake Passage, a crew member suggested trying a tea similar to Twining's Pure Peppermint to help with seasickness. I tried a cup and was hooked. I immediately added peppermint tea to my arsenal of nausea remedies. "I love this Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea. The flavor is clean, fresh, and naturally minty without being overpowering. Each bag is individually wrapped, so it stays super fresh. I enjoy it both hot and iced, and it’s perfect any time of day since it’s caffeine-free. It’s soothing on the stomach, great for relaxing in the evening, and always tastes consistently good. A wonderful peppermint tea that I’ll definitely keep stocked!," says Teresa S.Herbal gummies that helped me (and my son)Before my family's trip, I picked up a pack of kid-specific Dramamine-adjacent gummies for my son. They contain ginger mixed with other flavors, making them more palatable for those who don't like the taste of ginger. The gummies worked so well for my son that I took a couple myself, and they definitely helped. "Yummy and great for nausea on the go! It has worked for me many times. I would definitely recommend," says Kale. Close Trending In ShoppingMore In Shopping