How long does it take to get over being on a cruise?

After a cruise, most people regain their land legs in a day or two. But for a rare few, the sensation of persistent motion lingers for weeks.



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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 are wondering how to get rid of land sickness after your voyage, many of the same strategies may help:
  1. Keep moving and taking walks or car rides to provide the missing sensation of movement while you readjust.
  2. Stay hydrated and get enough sleep.


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Rest and reduce stress There are a myriad of benefits associated with getting proper rest, particularly when health challenges arise. Ensuring you're well-rested and avoiding stress can help the body adapt more quickly once you're back on land.

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Post-vacation fatigue is a common thing, actually. The stress and anxiety associated with it can start before you're even home, simply by thinking about the prospect of coming home.

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What are the possible side effects of Sea-legs?
  • Drowsiness.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Difficulty passing urine.
  • Constipation.
  • Stomach acid reflux (heartburn).
  • Thickened mucus in the airways.


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While the effects typically clear up in a few hours after returning to land, they can last for as long as two days. Symptoms can also return, or increase in intensity, if the condition is triggered.

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MdDS is a disorder that mainly affects women (85%) between 40-49 (Cha et al, 2020)s. Almost all individuals with MdDS are women. They typically have gone on a 7-day cruise. After getting off the boat, or debarking (debarquement), they immediately develop a rocking sensation, as if they are still on the boat.

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I can easily gain 5-7 pounds in a week on a cruise but some of it just drops right off when I get home because it's really water weight. I don't salt anything at home when I cook, and I hardly ever eat salty snacks. So when I hit all that extra sodium in the ship's food, I start retaining water like crazy.

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Bacterial diseases, such as enterotoxigenic or enteroaggregative E. coli [12] and campylobacter [13], are the most common cause of travellers' diarrhoea. However, on cruise ships, norovirus is the most common cause of outbreaks.

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Post-Vacation Detox: 7 Ways to Cleanse After a Cruise
  1. Hit the (water) bottle. The good news about those extra pounds is that a lot of it likely is water weight. ...
  2. Start small and work up. ...
  3. Cut the carbs and sugar. ...
  4. Consider a smoothie. ...
  5. Exercise. ...
  6. Sleep. ...
  7. Let it go.


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The common denominator was that chefs on board the cruise ships were using large amounts of salt in their cooking, together with the fact that travellers tend to eat more on a cruise. Sea air contains much higher levels of salt, which adds to the problem.

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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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Disembarkment syndrome is a medical condition that may occur following a sustained motion event like an aircraft flight or cruise. It is a neurological condition that is normally diagnosed by a neurologist when the sufferer reports a persistent swaying, rocking, or bobbing sensation.

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To reduce motion sickness, choose a stateroom in the middle of the ship on a lower deck. You will feel any sway of the ship less in this section. Although it may seem counterintuitive, if you're worried about seasickness on a cruise, book a stateroom with a window or a veranda.

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For travelers crossing =3 time zones, especially if they are on a long-haul flight, symptoms (e.g., tiredness) are likely due to fatigue rather than jet lag, and symptoms should abate 1–3 days post-flight.

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If the sudden absence of towel animals, umbrella drinks and endless horizons leaves you hollow, you might have Post-Cruise Funk (PCF), an affliction that's affected nearly 100 percent of cruisers, according to a well-cited study we just invented.

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