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Cruising to Alaska With Oceania Cruises: What a Smaller Ship Does Differently

Wondering what it’s like to sail with Oceania Cruises? We recently went on our first Oceania cruise, a 7 day cruise onboard Oceania Riviera. The truth is, after having taken over 50 cruises, this cruise…

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Are Cruise Ship Formal Nights Becoming a Thing of the Past?

Formal night has been a big topic of conversation among cruisers lately. For decades, dressing up for an elegant evening was considered part of the traditional cruise experience. However, over the years, cruise lines have…

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Cruise Ducks Under Fire: Should This Popular Tradition Be Banned?

Cruise ducks have been under fire lately, with one cruise line asking guests not to leave rubber ducks around the ship. It’s one of the most iconic and fun cruise traditions, but could it be…

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Carnival Cruise Line Hosts Its First-Ever Solar Eclipse Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line just gave guests a cruise experience that was quite literally out of this world. On August 12, 2026, guests sailing aboard Carnival Legend witnessed a total solar eclipse from the open sea…

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6 Cruise Do’s and Don’ts I’ve Learned After 55+ Cruises

After more than 55 cruises, I still learn something new almost every time I sail. Some lessons make my cruise vacations so much better, and others are mistakes I hope to never repeat again. Today…

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