Foods You Should Avoid on a Cruise — and What to Eat Instead

Here’s how to keep your stomach happy on your next cruise.

Cruisinghas come a long way when it comes to its culinary offerings.

While all of this sounds divine, there are few things passengers may want to skip.

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Here are the foods experts say you should avoid on your next cruise.

Don’t overdo it on the spice.

She recommends avoiding these foods from the night before boarding your cruise.

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Don’t forgo the water.

Think twice about open-air dining options.

These are signs that food may have been sitting at room temperature for a while," says Takamura.

“Also, avoid compromised foods.

Skip foods that have triggered you in the past.

Now may not be the time to retry a food that has caused you some discomfort in the past.

Skip the alcohol if you’re feeling seasick.

This tip may be obvious, but it’s worth mentioning: Avoid booze if you’re feeling queasy.

But remember, you’re on vacation.

“Eat what you really love, and skip what you don’t.

“A surefire way to overeat is to deprive yourself of meals or what your body is craving.

Listen to your body and eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full.”