madhouseinc

Late, I like to go to tea in the afternoon, then perhaps a short nap so I can get a second wind to the nights activities.

This is exactly correct. All juices, ice, cokes, etc are made with the water the cruise ship makes which is very high in salt.

 

Unless you are drinking bottled water or beer, you are drinking salt and which causes your body to retain fluids.

I am cruising for the first time from the east coast. I have never had swelling on the west coast cruises - although I did find I did not need to salt my food and I am a major salt addict!