Do most people gain weight on cruises?

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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Celebrations and vacations can involve eating foods higher in carbs and salt than your normal diet, and both of these lead to water retention, she said. We store carbs as glycogen in our body, and for each gram of glycogen we retain several grams of water right along with it, Mockler said.

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After an indulgent weekend or a vacation, it's normal to see a higher number on the scale. This can be worrying if you're trying to lose weight, but it's normal after eating more and isn't anything to stress about, Kara Mockler, registered dietitian and coach at RP Strength, told Insider.

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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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We all like to relax and indulge on vacation, but a new study has found that just a one-week trip away can cause us to put on weight, which we could still be carrying around for up to six weeks after the holiday has ended.

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A recent study of 1000 cruise-goers revealed that we eat, on average, 30% more calories and double our regular intake of alcohol while on a cruise. Couple this with our tendency to do half as much exercise while crusing, it's inevitable that the weight will creep up rather quickly.

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How to Stay Fit on a Cruise: Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight at Sea
  1. Limit trips to the buffet.
  2. Make use of the ship's fitness center.
  3. Exercise outdoors while at sea.
  4. Load up at the salad bar.
  5. Take the stairs.
  6. Invest in a step tracker.
  7. Split dessert.
  8. Choose low-calorie drinks.


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When you get back on shore, you need time to get your land legs back. That usually happens within a few minutes or hours, but it can take up to 2 days. With mal de debarquement syndrome, though, you can't shake the feeling that you're still on the boat.

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If you've ever spent some time at sea, you may have noticed that you felt a little wobbly once you were back on land. This wobbliness is “mal de debarquement.” This condition makes people feel like they're still standing on the deck of a ship despite the fact that they're safely ashore.

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When you get back on shore, you need time to get your land legs back. That usually happens within a few minutes or hours, but it can take up to 2 days. With mal de debarquement syndrome, though, you can't shake the feeling that you're still on the boat.

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