Are you joining us at whale camp or an adventure to Socorro or the Sea of Cortez? Navigating across the blue seas is the perfect antidote for winter! Nobody wants to be sick while you are on vacation, but we see this happen. Our goal is to keep everyone healthy and having loads of fun. Here are our top tips for staying healthy on our next vacation with Nautilus or Baja Expeditions:
- Wash Your Hands
Yeah, yeah, yeah. We all know this, but it’s still important to stay vigilant. While we provide lots of hand sanitizer around camp and on the boat, nothing beats washing your hands with soap and water. A helpful tip: wash your hands as if you are scrubbing off red chili residue before touching your eyes, you really don’t want to start crying! - Bring Your Medications in Your Carry-On
You might be surprised how often guests forget their medication or pack them in a suitcase that gets lost by an airline. We can assist with emergency prescriptions in Cabo, but options become non-existent when we head out 300 miles from shore! - Stay Hydrated
Dehydration is the most common issue we see. Keep drinking water throughout the day. Once you are thirsty, it’s already too late. And umm, how to say this politely? Clear is good; dark yellow is bad, really bad. - Beware of the Sun
Sunburn is the second most common problem that we see, especially if you joining us from the northern winter climes. Protect yourself with SPF 50 sunscreen and reapply often. Take advantage of our complimentary sea-safe “Stream2Sea” sunscreen! - Prevent Seasickness
Seasickness is very preventable, but it can otherwise be a problem. Whether you are in a panga on a rough day at the lagoon or on the crossing to Socorro, preparation is key. We always joke that the best cure is “drugs and alcohol”. Mmmmm, we should probably clarify that! The scopolamine patch is a miracle drug in our opinion, allowing guests even with hypersensitivity to motion sickness to enjoy being out in the open ocean. It has revolutionized liveaboard diving. Of course, 100 mg of Gravol paired with a glass of red wine also makes for a very nice schloff on the way to Socorro. - Dress in Layers
Even Cabo can be a bit chilly in winter, especially at night. A light jacket or fleece is nice at night. Our beach, glamping, and luxury camps are in the desert means that while you might be baking hot in a t-shirt at noon, it’s smart to have multiple layers including fleece and a puffy jacket for early in the morning. - Eat Healthy
Yup, you know the old expression about “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We will make sure you are well-fed with pre-breakfast, breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, cocktail hour, dinner and then another snack. We always ensure that we use fresh ingredients, bread and baked goods are home-made, and we have lots of salads and fresh fruits on-hand. The fruits are always washed so you don’t have to worry about that. For pescatarians, vegetarians, vegans, and those with lactose intolerance, gluten free, and so on, don’t worry, just please let our concierge team know about any special dietary requirements at least 30 days in advance, so we can take good care of you. - Let Us Know If You Aren’t Feeling Well
We will take care of you which will include lots of love and maybe even delicious rum hot toddies. But we will ask you to wear an N95 mask and please avoid interior public spaces. Much better for everyone else aboard if you can rest on the upper outside decks or in your stateroom or areas with minimal risk of contagion. Don’t worry if you miss any dives or activities, we will help make that up to you.
So stay healthy and happy travels, we hope to see you soon!
Captain Mike
