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I woke up to gray skies asOceania Vistapulled into the port of Naples, Italy.

Some combination of the restaurants white-tile backsplash and baby-blue accents and the tropical smoothie brightened my mood.

Heartened, my husband and I decided to brave the rain and set out in search of life-changing pizza.

Exterior of Oceania Allura cruise ship docked in Mallorca

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Last week, I was one of 1,200 passengers on Oceania Cruises first new ship in 11 years.

The lemon-cream sauce with grilled shrimp and capersdelivered.

The showstopper, though, was the medium-rare bulgogi rib-eye plated on chic, blue-rimmed Tokyo Design Studio ceramic.

Interior dining space of Aquamar kitchen

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Most nights, though, Founders Bar was the spot.

Still, the onboard demographic was typical for Oceania, which tends to attract travelers in their 60s.

Thats where the stories are.

Spa pool and terrace

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We dined with one couple, in their mid-80s, who have done two month-long stints on Oceania ships.

We opted for a slightly more restrained order.)

That said, the ship really is putting in the work when it comes to appealing to millennials.

Two dishes at Red Ginger

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I assume he loved it.

I didnt have to worry about how to get there.

Other culinary adventures are a key part of Oceanias effort to appeal to all age ranges.

Velvet gray banquette seating at Barista and a wine tasting at Ember + Cellar Masters

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Next year, 40 percent of our trips will be 30-plus days or longer, Del Rio says.

Dubbed Grand Voyages, those itineraries have been extremely popular among Oceania guests as they return to cruising.

We have the 180-day around-the-world cruise that we also sell in segments, he adds.

View of pool deck on cruise ship

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Interior bedroom with balcony in concierge level veranda suite

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Atrium stairwell with crystal chandelier

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Author’s feet resting while lounging on balcony of veranda suite room with endless ocean views

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