That logic applies in gamerooms as well. Passengers used to play board games and card games left on the ship for communal use. Sharing items without sanitizing them is now known not to be a great idea, so some gamerooms have gone away, too. Another one-time cruise-ship staple has also gone away and some passengers are unhappy.

Although there will always be people who like to complain, this huge change has been met with major approval from the cruise line’s passengers.

Hiding tiny rubber ducks has become a popular practice on cruise ships. Despite calls to ban it, Carnival hasn't. Their brand is tied to "fun," and ducks align with that.

There has been an ongoing debate among cruisers when it comes to tipping for years. And to be clear, I’m not trying to take any sides here.

Who to tip and whether you should tip extra at all is something passengers seem to all have their own opinion on.

Virtually every transportation company of any kind – including airlines, railroad, and cruise lines – have lists of items you are not allowed to bring with you. And while most Americans who travel are well aware of what you can’t take on an airplane,