How much weight does the average person gain on a 7 day cruise?

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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Weight gained after a vacation or indulgent weekend doesn't mean you've put on fat. It's probably just water retention, experts say. Rebel Wilson said she gained almost seven pounds while on vacation at an all-inclusive resort. Eating more salt and carbs can make us gain water weight, not fat, a dietitian said.

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How to Avoid Gaining Weight on a Cruise
  1. Take the Stairs When Possible. Take the stairs while cruising, and avoid the elevator whenever you can. ...
  2. Opt for Fresh Fruit, Veggies and Lean Proteins. ...
  3. Go for a Morning Walk or Jog. ...
  4. Join a Class at the Gym. ...
  5. Watch Your Drinks.


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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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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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This study [2] found that the net gain of 61% of participants out of 122 adults with an average age of 32 who gained weight on a holiday between one to three weeks was 300g and the average weight gain was 400g.

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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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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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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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7 Night Cruises - Usually on Day 2 and 6. 8 - 10 Night Cruises - 2 Formal Nights, Days vary by ship and sailing. 11 - 14 Night Cruises - 3 Formal Nights, Days vary by ship and sailing. 15+ Night Cruises - 3 or 4 Formal Nights, Days and number vary by ship and sailing.

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If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway. And for those lucky folks with even more time to spare, a cruise of 10 days or more will give you an incredible experience of all the best things a cruise has to offer.

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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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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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