I absolutely hate masks because of the same issues, living in Florida and being required to wear one in the humid summer heat for work was killing me, I decided to try the Under Armour masks ( about $25 for the mask) only because school kids were wearing them for sports practice and raving about them so I gave it a try. Its still not fun to wear but they are designed so the top pulls away from your nose just enough to let air circulate and makes breathing a bit easier. I would give it a try, since you will be required to wear it inside the ship where its much cooler then outside. You may find it to be more bearable. Again this is all personal opinion.