Can I lose weight on a cruise?

I challenged myself to lose weight, and by the end of the voyage, I had dropped three pounds -- without completely depriving myself. In fact, I enjoyed wine with dinner and pretty much anything I wanted to eat at lunch. But I did cut back at breakfast and dinner, and I exercised daily.



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Mention that you lose weight on cruises and the listener will assume that you are prone to being seasick. Not so. It is possible to lose two to five pounds a week on a cruise and still enjoy all the fun, including meals.

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Did you know, according to Cruise Critic, the average weight gain on a two-week cruise is 3-4 kg (6.6 – 8.8 lbs)? It doesn't need to be that way though, with these few simple tips and tricks on how to avoid weight gain on a cruise without depriving yourself.

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Eat a big salad every day Salad bars on cruise ships are usually absolutely beautiful and full of fresh veggies, fresh fruit, and toppings. Take advantage of the salad bars and be sure to have a fresh green salad at least once a day to get healthy fiber and vegetables.

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Here's the list of foods she recommends skipping on your next cruise.
  • Sushi. Although cruise lines take safe food handling extremely seriously, nothing is foolproof. ...
  • Soft Serve Ice Cream Cones. ...
  • Scrambled Eggs. ...
  • Old Pizza. ...
  • Communal Condiments. ...
  • Compromised Food. ...
  • More Than One Plate at a Time. ...
  • Dessert During the Day.


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While the automatic service charges will cover their basic gratuities, it's generally considered good form to tip them a bit extra for a job well done, especially if you have made any special requests. Should you choose to, for a seven-night cruise, consider tipping about $2 to $3 per person, per day.

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A BMI of under 35 is required and need to pass a seafarer's medical exam. During your interview, please mention any chronic medication you might be taking. All shipboard employees must be able to communicate in the English language to understand and interpret written procedures.

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The body will be kept at the morgue until it can be disembarked at the next major port or at the port of origin. The cruise ship morgue is usually a stainless steel refrigerated room where bodies can be stored. They are usually found on the ship's lowest deck, along the ship-wide corridor known as the I-95.

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Feeling Bloated One of the most unpleasant cruise problems you might not be prepared for is feeling constantly bloated. With all of the eating and drinking that you're enjoying, you are intaking a lot more sodium than normal.

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Pile your plate high with fresh salads -- especially raw or grilled vegetables -- and poached seafood. You'll fill up on healthy choices and won't have much room left for fried or fatty foods. Choose entrees such as grilled chicken breasts and fish, and pass on heavy meats, like barbecued ribs. Go easy on dessert.

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You can bring any reasonable quantity of non-alcoholic beverage with you onto the ship. The caveats are that everything must be unopened in factory-sealed containers. And you bring the beverage with you as part of your carry-on luggage and NOT part of your checked luggage.

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A maximum of 90 kg (200lbs) per passenger and room. The cruise line recommends limiting the luggage to a reasonable amount, which many experienced cruisers consider two pieces of luggage. Carry-on luggage: a small bag or suitcase you can carry yourself to the cabin.

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From what I can gather, the average weight gain on a weeklong cruise ranges from 5-10 pounds. That's quite a bit depending on your size. 10 pounds on a 150-pound person is 6.7% of total body weight which can have a significant effect on blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood lipids.

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If you buy a drink package on either cruise line, you pay an 18% gratuity that goes into the pool for all bar staff. The same applies when you buy an individual drink. If, however, you hand a specific bartender an added tip, they either keep it or share it with their coworkers at that bar.

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There aren't any hard-and-fast guidelines for this type of tip since it's contingent on your experience, but $25 to $40 on behalf of a couple roughly works out to an extra $2 to $3 per person, per day, for a seven-night cruise.

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Tips & Gratuities While some cruise lines include tips in your fare, on some lines it isn't mandatory if you aren't satisfied with their service. Generally though, most cruise lines where gratuities aren't included, we suggest tipping $10 to $15 per day per passenger.

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