Agoraphobia/claustrophobia- cruise?

[sofakingcool]

Hi

I've not managed to fly for over 10 years having had a panic attack on my last flight. I don't like trains either.

My issue is a fear of being unable to escape, or causing a scene about wanting to be able to escape.

We are wanting to go abroad next year end I'm wondering about a cruise? Has anyone who can't fly managed to cruise comfortably before? We are thinking of doing a short haul as a tester, with one full day at sea

Thanks

I think it depends on the room you get. An inside cabin with no window? No. A balcony room, yes!

Ships have lots of outdoor and open air space if that would help you.

If we do it we'll push the boat out (pardon the pun ) and get a suite with a balcony.

I'm wondering if I can ask the doc for something as a just in case, if I feel really jittery

My Dad hates flying so loves a cruise.

As long as you get one of the bigger rooms higher up on the boat and with a window or balcony you should be fine. The thought of an inside cabin fills me with utter dread and I'm not claustrophobic.

I’ve done both comfortably with a Citalopram prescription. My GP has also been good with the occasional 3 pill prescription for Xanax to get you on the plane.

I have cruised and love it. I don't have the anxiety that you do as I don't mind flying however my best friend does. She will not fly at all and loves a cruise.

A balcony room will be more than adequate for you. The suites are super expensive- you could get 2 cruises for the same cost!

I big part od my anxiety is needing an escape route. I am fine with cruising - before you leave you have to attend the muster point for the safety briefing which covers everything and is basically the escape route planned for you!

I have anxiety around flying, heights and claustrophobia and was worried about cruising. I have been on 2 now and I was fine. I was a little insecure when we left land as that was my "safety" zone, but the boat is so big I was able to make the boat be my "safety" in my mind instead. I didn't feel at all claustrophobic with all the lovely open decks, and yes I had a balcony suite too. I was worried about the heights too, but for some reason it didn't bother me other than the glass elevators which I had to avoid!

Oh brilliant! We've stuck to UK holidays for years as I just haven't been able to fly since my panic attack, so this could be amazing

Thanks so much for your responses