How to Stay Healthy at Sea – Cruise Wellness Essentials

Cruise ships are basically floating hotels—and that means germs are everywhere! With thousands of passengers—often 3,000 to 6,000 or more—sharing the same dining areas, elevators, handrails, and pools, it’s easy for bacteria and viruses to spread. Even with the ship’s cleaning routines, close quarters and shared spaces make it important to stay proactive about your health.

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Nobody wants to get sick on vacation, so here are some of my go-to tips and the wellness essentials to help keep you healthy while cruising:

🧼 Hand Sanitizer + Travel Sanitizing Wipes - I wipe down my cabin surfaces on day one and keep sanitizer in my bag for elevators, railings, and buffet tongs.

💊 Immunity Boosters Before You Sail - I start taking immune-support supplements a week before my cruise—like Vitamin C, zinc, elderberry, or wellness gummies—to help prep my system for travel days and embarkation crowds.

💊 Daily Vitamins & Vitamin C Packets Onboard - Once on the ship, I continue taking my daily vitamins plus easy Vitamin C packets for an extra boost. They take up almost no space in your luggage!

💧 Reusable Water Bottle - Staying hydrated is HUGE. I always pack my favorite travel bottle to refill throughout the day.

😴 Melatonin or Cruise-Safe Sleep Aids - Good sleep keeps your immune system strong, and ships can be noisy. A small travel sleep aid can make a world of difference.

🌞 Sunscreen & Lip Balm with SPF - Sunburns = misery. I pack high-SPF sunscreen and SPF lip balm to stay protected.

🚶‍♀️ Steps, Stairs & Ship Walks - A little movement each day helps you feel your best, especially with all the amazing food onboard.

🤧 Travel Tissues + Mini First Aid Kit - I bring a compact kit with pain relievers, stomach meds, motion sickness tablets, and more—just in case.

View my complete curated list of Cruise Health + Wellness Essentials to help you stay well during your vacation at my Amazon storefront HERE! ⛴️✨

What’s one thing YOU do to stay healthy before or during a cruise? 🌴