Seasickness on a Sailing Catamaran: What to Expect
(and Why It’s Usually No Big Deal)

We get asked this one a lot:

“What if I get seasick?”

The good news

Most of our guests feel totally fine aboard our smooth-sailing charter catamarans. You’re not on a bouncy speedboat or a tiny sailboat. Our yachts are spacious, stable, and designed for comfort. The vast majority of guests experience no issues at all—or only mild queasiness in the first few hours.

Still, we believe in keeping it real. So let’s talk about what might happen—and what you can do to make sure seasickness doesn’t spoil your adventure.

Prevention Is Key

We strongly recommend starting Bonine (or your preferred motion sickness remedy) one day prior to stepping aboard. Not the morning of. Why? Because giving your body a head start means you’re much less likely to feel those initial wobbles once we leave the harbor.

Those First Few Hours: Go High, Stay Dry

If seasickness does strike, it usually happens during the first hours at sea, especially when transitioning from the calm harbor waters to open sea.

Here’s our advice:

Avoid going below deck. Stay away from the lower levels and especially the bathrooms—small, enclosed, and the worst place to be if you're queasy.

Join the captain up top. The bridge offers a panoramic view and fresh air, and keeping your eyes on the horizon helps your brain and body sync with the boat’s motion. 

Real Guests, Real Stories

Here are two real stories of the worst seasickness cases we've seen aboard our catamaran:

F. joined us on a sailing trip around Capri and the Amalfi Coast. She felt woozy the first day and during the first night. She took it slow, followed our tips, stayed on deck, and gave her body time to adjust. By day three, she was completely fine and fully enjoying the Mediterranean sun. She loved the trip so much, she's already planning to join another one!

D. sailed with us to the California Channel Islands and had a tougher start. He began feeling unwell while we were still in the harbor. By the time we neared our first island stop, he asked to be dropped off—he just needed some solid ground. But guess what? Within two days he was back. Not only did he bounce back, he helped us dock the yacht under tricky wind conditions like a total pro. Seasickness? A distant memory.

The majority of our  guests are fine. Very few feel off during the first hours. All find their sea legs by day two or three. Once your body gets used to the motion, you’ll wonder why you ever worried.

Bottom Line

Don’t let the fear of seasickness stop you. Take Bonine the day before. Stay up top. Look at the horizon. And trust that your body will adjust.

This is your adventure—and we want you to feel great for all of it.

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