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

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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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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Refinery29 also reported that eating more carbs than usual, eating saltier foods, and traveling to warmer climates — all things that may happen on vacation — can make the body automatically retain extra water. This makes the number on the scale go up, even though your body mass doesn't actually change.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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