To Smurf Stomper: So sorry that it's that much of a problem for you. I suffer from seasickness, too, but not to that extent. The patch failed me big time on a FG trip, but I took Dramamine and three hours later I was having a muffin and juice before the morning dive! I'm pretty sure you followed the directions, but just to make sure let me ask...did you start the Dramamine well before boarding? I've found that it works best (for me) to take a full dose 8-12 hours before boarding, then another WHEN I board. Follow up with the suggested dosage for the first 12 hours. After that, I've found I can taper off or sometimes even stop taking it altogether for the rest of the trip. If Dramamine doesn't work under those conditions, you might try Bonine. Some report that it is less unsettling to their systems than Dramamine. Sure hope you find a solution!
Captain Sinbad...the diving in the FG is absolutely stellar. It's all hard coral, but the benthic cover is unbelievable (at least in FG East and West...Stetson Banks is a bit lower). Regardless, the cover is over 80 percent...for reference, the benthic cover in the best of Florida's or Bahamian reef systems is only about 50 percent. There is extremely good diversity, and the coral ecosystem in the FG is HEALTHY. Since it is that far from shore influences (about 110 miles), is a national marine sanctuary, and is typically not over-used, the FG is one of the most pristine coral reef systems in the world. I'm not exaggerating...it really is listed as a baseline data referenced location for measuring the relative health of reef systems.
About the only way I know of getting out there is with Fling Charters, out of Freeport. Very good service, but the best time to go, in my opinion, is July and early August.