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Login Sister ship to Marina, stunning Riviera was designed to be special in so many ways and reflects a new level of grace and elegance through designer touches, upholstery and fabrics throughout. She features multiple gourmet restaurants and along with Marina, offers unforgettable food and wine pairings at La Reserve by Wine Spectator as well as the opportunity for private dining at opulent Privée. From the Lalique Grand Staircase to the Owner's Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home, designer touches that create a casually elegant atmosphere are everywhere. Riviera's refined ambiance truly embodies the unparalleled Oceania Cruises experience.
Riviera blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance. From the sparkling Lalique Grand Staircase to the stunning Owner's Suites, designer touches are everywhere, highlighting the finest residential design and furnishings. More than anything, Riviera personifies the Oceania Cruises experience.
Is someone really going to read this? I hope so. This will be short. First we had a wonderful and relaxing time. The food was excellent and service the top of the world. All the service workers were friendly, helpful and always smiling. It’s like the smile was paste on their faces. Want to recognize Charity, Marylynn, Deada (not sure of the spelling but she bought our morning breakfast to us, she worked from 9pm to 9 am) also Surdiman and the many other workers that fortunately I didn’t get their names. Also Colleen, such a sweetie, she worked at Red Ginger at nite and Barrista during the morning. Thanks we got to hear Dr. Steve and got entertain with Chef Yan, also the musical assembly. Suggest have Karaoke every night just for fun. I don’t sing but there were guest who could sing. Oceania . Thank you n a
Beautiful and wonderful ship. The chef was amazing . The food was delicious. The only problem I can say was not good was the tours. Expensive and definitely was not worth what I paid for them. The salmon was not good and not what I had expected on a salmon bake. Was very disappointed. The crab expedition: The food was good but definitely what I would expected for the price. Otherwise I was completely satisfied with the ship. Wish it went to the Caribbean. I would definitely go on this ship again, but please get better tours. All the workers on the ship were truly amazing. They work so hard and go above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable.They’re always smiling and so eager to smile and do anything to help you. Could not has asked for anything better than this beautiful ship. Would love to go on another trip on the Rivera. The rooms are kept immaculate. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Service – A+ The staff were absolutely wonderful. Everyone we encountered was incredibly kind and helpful. The service was definitely one of the highlights of the cruise. Cabin – Excellent - The cabin was very nice, comfortable, and had plenty of cabinet/storage space. Dining – Good/Average - Overall, the food was fairly average. The Waves Grill was disappointing and definitely not a highlight, but the rest of the dining options were decent. Jacques and Polo Grill was my favorite. Toscana was my husband's favorite due to the customized oil selections. We thought that Red Ginger was underwhelming. Children’s Clubs – N/A - There were very few children on this cruise—around 5–10 who were grandfathered in this cruise. Because of that, there wasn't really a need or opportunity to use children's clubs. Unfortunately, one of the children on board was extremely disruptive, loud, and ran into people due to not looking where he was going. Entertainment – Average - The onboard entertainment was just okay. Nothing really stood out to me, and overall I would describe it as "meh." Excursions – Great except for the “Night Tour in Victoria, BC.” Kitchican - we saw bears while ziplining! Juneau - we saw whales and bald eagles! Skagway - 100000/10 just beautiful - mushers camp was okay but the puppies were the best Hoonah - gorgeous - saw bears and a river otter and a bald eagle Wrangell - looked like poverty... there was a bear tour but it was over $600/person and they only have allow 60 people to go in the woods and then no one else can go... The town was very sad-looking, but I do believe they are trying to improve their tourism sector so I hope this can change. Victoria - Beautiful! The e-bike tour was great, and our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. - The Victoria NIGHT tour was terrible - don't waste your money. I strongly recommend skipping the "night tour in Victoria" excursion and saving your money. The excursion essentially consisted of a bus ride that dropped us off at the Empress Hotel for about 1.5 hours and then took us back to the ship. There was very little actual touring or information provided. Everyone expected a tour guide to accompany us and provide information throughout the experience with minimal walking. Many people who booked the tour also needed the bus ride to show all of Victoria due to walking impairments. That was not what happened and walking was required to get on and off the bus and to go into the hotel and look at totem poles. Recommendation: If your goal is simply to visit the Empress Hotel and explore the area, you can do that on your own for far less money. Taking the local bus round trip (approximately $15) would allow you to get there yourself and spend the same amount of time, or more, exploring Victoria independently. Disembarkation – Excellent - Disembarkation was smooth, easy, and well organized. No complaints at all. Overall Impression - The cruise had excellent service, a very nice cabin, and generally enjoyable excursions. The biggest disappointments was the overpriced and underwhelming Victoria night excursion. The wonderful staff, great specialty dining options, and smooth disembarkation were definite positives.
Oceania Riviera Review After being away from cruising for about 10 years, my wife and I decided to give cruising another try. We chose Oceania Riviera for an Alaska cruise from Seattle to Seattle, and I can honestly say that it exceeded our expectations. Overall, I would give Riviera a 9 out of 10. The biggest reason is simple: for us, cruising is about the food, the destination, the service and the opportunity to relax. We don’t need water slides, endless activities or a ship with 6,000 passengers. Riviera delivered exceptionally well on the things that matter most to us. Food That Felt Like a High-End Restaurant The food on Riviera was outstanding. I’m not talking about “good cruise food.” To me, eating on Riviera was much more like going to a high-end restaurant in your own city. The quality of the food, the service, the presentation and the way the meals were plated were all impressive. We ate at the specialty restaurants, the Grand Dining Room and the Terrace Café, and the food was consistently excellent. Our favorite dining experience was Toscana. Dinner there was exceptional. I would rank the 4 specialty restaurants as follows: #1 Tuscona #2 Polo #3 Red Ginger #4 Jaques I also appreciated how seriously the staff took it when something wasn’t to your liking. They genuinely wanted to do whatever they could to make it right. The one criticism I would have about specialty dining is that we occasionally felt rushed. That happened at Jacques and possibly Red Ginger. It wasn’t a problem at every restaurant, but when you’re enjoying what feels like a high-end dining experience, I’d rather have the meal progress at a more relaxed pace. Service Was More Personalized Having previously cruised on Holland America and Princess, we felt the service on Oceania was more personalized. Even though we might have different waiters on different nights, we’d see those same people in other venues around the ship and they would recognize us. They knew what we liked to drink and would often remember our preferences without us having to ask. It was those little personal touches that made the service stand out. Our cabin attendant was another great example. He was prompt, friendly and social, but what impressed me most was that he listened and remembered our preferences. Oceania allows you to request the nonalcoholic drinks you want in your refrigerator, and he made sure we had exactly what we wanted. In my case, I wanted diet tonic water and diet ginger ale, and he made sure they were there. He also learned our routine. He knew when we wanted ice and made sure there was always ice available when we needed it. Those may sound like little things, but they make a difference. It felt like personalized service rather than simply someone completing a checklist. The Smaller Ship Makes a Big Difference Riviera carries roughly 900 passengers, and I really liked that. We learned our way around the ship very quickly, and it never felt crowded. We didn’t wait in lines for anything except occasionally a very short line for ice cream. The Terrace Café could feel a little tight at times, but that was largely because we were in Alaska. The Terrace has both indoor and outdoor seating, but when the ship was moving, it was simply too cool for most people to sit outside. That meant a significant amount of the available seating wasn’t being used. Even so, we never had trouble finding a table for two. We might have had to look around for a few minutes, but we always found one. For us, it was a minor issue rather than a real problem. I can’t imagine going from Riviera to a ship carrying 6,000 people and enjoying the experience as much. The size of Riviera also contributes to the relaxed, mature atmosphere. There aren’t water slides and endless attractions competing for your attention. And honestly, that’s one of the things I like about Oceania. For us, it’s about where the ship is going, what we’re eating, how we’re treated and having a relaxing time. Riviera Looked Almost New The ship itself looked fantastic. I know Riviera had been refurbished a couple of years ago, but to us it looked almost new. Everything appeared clean and pristine, and the public areas were aesthetically pleasing. Most of the furniture was comfortable, although a few of the sofas in some lounges weren’t exactly the most comfortable places to sit. One of our favorite things was simply sitting outside on the deck after returning early from a port. The loungers were extremely comfortable, and the outdoor areas were elegantly maintained. The Cabin Was a Big Step Up Our cabin was another pleasant surprise. Compared with the cabins we’d experienced on Holland America and Princess, this felt highly elevated. The cabin looked almost brand new, the aesthetics were attractive, the bed was comfortable, and the deck furniture was very good. The bathroom had both a tub and a shower. It was somewhat tight, but overall I thought it was excellent. The sofa wasn’t the most comfortable sofa in the world, but that’s a very minor criticism. Overall, the cabin was another area where Oceania felt like a significant step up from our previous cruising experiences. Alaska Was Half of the Experience Alaska itself probably accounted for half of my 9/10 rating. The scenery was beautiful, and Alaska is somewhere I’d always want to visit. One thing we really enjoyed was that we didn’t feel the need to book excursions in every port. We generally walked off the ship, explored on our own and did what interested us. At Icy Strait Point/Hoonah, our primary goal was to see whales. We walked from Icy Strait Point toward Hoonah, and we were fortunate enough to see humpback whales from shore. Seeing them up close without even taking an excursion was one of the highlights of the trip. We also enjoyed Ketchikan and Sitka, and we loved being able to explore on our own. If we do Alaska again, I would probably choose an Inside Passage itinerary from Vancouver. I’d also like to go farther north and visit Juneau. We enjoyed Alaska enough that we might very well do another Alaska cruise someday. Entertainment Is Where Riviera Could Improve If I had to identify one significant area where Riviera doesn’t compete with the big ships, it would be entertainment. We only attended entertainment a couple of nights, so I don’t want to overstate this. But based on what we saw, I would call the production entertainment mediocre compared with what we’ve experienced on larger ships. One night was a Neil Diamond revue. The performers did their best—the singing was decent and the dancing was better—but Neil Diamond simply wasn’t our cup of tea. We did see a guest comedian on another night, however, and he was excellent. We laughed throughout the show and had a great evening. So entertainment wouldn’t keep me from booking Riviera, but if someone considers nightly entertainment a major part of their cruise experience, a larger ship may be a better choice. Would I Recommend Oceania? Absolutely. In fact, I’ve already recommended Oceania to friends, and they’re acting on it. One friend booked his honeymoon on Oceania Allura, and another friend’s wife is looking at Oceania for Alaska. We’re also booking another Oceania cruise ourselves—this time on Marina in the Mediterranean. That probably says more about my experience on Riviera than anything else. After ten years away from cruising, Riviera reminded us why we enjoyed cruising in the first place—and actually raised our expectations for what a cruise should be. For us, it’s not about having the biggest ship or the most attractions. It’s about great food, beautiful destinations, excellent service and being able to relax. Oceania Riviera delivered on all four.
This was our first cruise on Oceania. We weren't sure what to expect but overall was presently surprised. We had a penthouse which we got for a great deal. Our package didn't include the alcohol but it wasn't missed. We had a bottle of prosecco waiting for us when we came on board and when we got on board, we were handed a glass of champagne. The captain also did a reception and there was free drinks for over 2 hours. The embarkation was so easy. We just walked on. No lines whatsoever. They had a luggage valet right as we walked in as our room wasn't ready yet. We dropped off our carryon luggage, did our muster drill right as we walked on, and then went to have a buffet lunch and explore the ship. The ship was the perfect size. The pool area was so nice with padded chairs and plush towels. Due to going to Alaska, the pool area was never full even though in Ketchikan, the weather was gorgeous. We were luck to have every port with sunny weather. The ship had a walking path, putt putt golf, and a pickleball court that we used a couple of times while in port. While sailing, it was too windy to play pickleball. The food was actually very good in all areas except for the buffet. We dined at all 4 specialty restaurants and even had Jacques a second time through room service served by our butler. We just didn't like the buffet as there was not much of a selection and some of their offerings were not good. The sushi is not good. The Indian food was ok except it was so bland. The Korean food that they offered was actually horrible. You can just by gochujang by the jar. It is not tomato based at all. Entertainment We were not expecting much as I know it is a smaller ship but we were blown away by how good the performers were. The cruise director Carson was amazing. He did a one man Broadway show and it was outstanding. The comedian was also funny and the naturalist speaker was also very informative and funny as well. The casino was small but they did have blackjack tournament and poker tournament if you were interested. They also had multiple trivia days and fun activities to win O points which you could redeem for prizes at the end of the cruise. Staff All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room attendants were so kind. The MDR staff remembered that we liked to have a window seat even though we didn't eat there often.
The Pinnacle of Perfection
The avowed crème de la crème of accommodations, our Owner’s Suites, Vista Suites, Oceania Suites and Penthouse Suites are studies in perfection. Their grandeur and spaciousness are truly astonishing. Guests who desire only the best need not look further than these extravagant suites. Simply ring the Butler for exclusive services that include garment pressing and serving your dinner in-suite and revel in the fact that the Oceania Cruises’ Riviera suite experience has no peer.
Curated Luxury Services
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Upgrade Your Experience
Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms offer an unrivaled combination of luxury, privilege and value. A wealth of benefits, such as room service from The Grand Dining Room and free laundry services, elevates the experience to the sublime. On board Riviera, you will also have the services of a dedicated Concierge and Private Concierge Lounge access. Located in the most desired of locations, each Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom is much more than simply a stateroom – it’s an experience.
Exquisitely Elegant Staterooms
Space is perhaps the ultimate luxury, and that is something all our accommodations provide in lavish excess. Defined by their elegance, our staterooms feature tasteful furnishings and a serene ambiance. Staterooms feature luxurious marble - and granite-clad bathroom with an expanded walk-in shower and enhanced storage. You will appreciate the refrigerated mini-bar, copious closet and drawer space and our revolutionary Tranquility Bed, a luxury our guests consistently describe as heavenly.
Tranquility Bed
Awaken refreshed and revitalized from the new custom-designed Tranquility Bed, featured in all of Oceania Cruises’ suites and staterooms.
Culinary Masterpieces
Designed for epicureans and travel connoisseurs, Riviera features an array of complimentary specialty restaurants and unique dining experiences you’ll remember long after your cruise ends. The gourmet restaurants each serve a distinctive set of dishes created à la minute, from Continental and wellness-inspired cuisine at The Grand Dining Room and classic French fare at Jacques to vibrant Asian cuisine at Red Ginger and steakhouse favorites at Polo Grill.
The Luxury of Casual
You’ll savor cuisine renowned as the finest at sea no matter where you choose to dine or relax on Riviera – whether that means a poolside burger, a scoop of Humphry Slocombe’s bourbon-flavored cornflake-studded Secret Breakfast ice cream or a perfectly prepared cappuccino accompanied by freshly baked biscotti. Our culinary team’s attention to detail, passion for artisanal ingredients and dedication to technique extends to our casual dining, poolside experiences, Baristas coffee bar and the cherished ritual of Afternoon Tea at Horizons too.
In-Room Dining Experiences
After a day of enriching adventures ashore or an enjoyable day on board, dining in the privacy of your suite or stateroom with our compliments is always a welcome possibility. A complete menu of varied dining experiences is available around the clock, featuring an extensive array of delectable breakfast, lunch and dinner items. All suites and staterooms have the added luxury of enjoying a full, hot breakfast in-room and those staying in Concierge Level or above have the additional privilege of ordering from an expanded lunch and dinner room service menu from The Grand Dining Room. Suite guests have the ultimate indulgence of enjoying course-by-course meals from the comfort of their spacious sanctuaries. Revel in the private luxury of your suite or stateroom, and enjoy an exquisite meal on your tranquil veranda as you take in spectacular seascapes.
Exclusive Dining Experiences
Celebratory, indulgent and unforgettable – a night in either of Riviera’s exclusive culinary venues, Privée and La Reserve by Wine Spectator, offers a divine experience. La Reserve by Wine Spectator creates distinctive pairing dinners and also features sommelier-led tastings and wine seminars. Meanwhile, the opulent private dining venue of Privée transforms a dinner into a luxurious affair. Each creates an extraordinary evening to laugh, savor and remember.
Enrich the Mind and Soul
The satisfying balance of enriching activities and relaxing havens encourages you to enjoy your voyage exactly as you wish. Attend an engaging talk by a historian, naturalist or former ambassador eager to share insider knowledge. Learn to prepare a variety of exquisite dishes at The Culinary Center, our state-of-the-art cooking school aboard Riviera, or embrace your inner artist at Artist Loft, where talented Artists in Residence offer inspiring workshops. Curl up with a classic novel in the cozy library or join one of the many other lively activities hosted each day.
Life On Board
From sipping fine vintages at a wine tasting to attending a show-stopping performance in the ship lounge, a wonderful spectrum of enriching activities and lively entertainment awaits you on board Riviera. Join one of our esteemed Guest Speakers to discover their unique cultural expertise, indulge in a treatment at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center or take a hands-on cooking class at The Culinary Center. As the sun lowers, gather with friends in one of the convivial bars, attend a spectacular production show or take in an unforgettable musical performance.
Music & Entertainment
World-class musical performances will dazzle you, showcasing an ever-changing array of guest entertainers such as pianists, classical string quartets, dynamic vocalists and spectacular headliners. Riviera features a unique lineup of onboard shows and entertainers to ensure that your interests are constantly piqued. Unforgettable evenings at energetic, show-stopping performances are just steps from your suite or stateroom.
Bars & Lounges
From chic Martinis to the laid-back poolside Waves Bar, there's a perfect enclave on board Riviera for every mood. Visit the elegant Grand Bar for a pre-dinner cocktail, catch a headline act in the Lounge or watch the sun set in Horizons accompanied by a glass of wine and lively music. As you explore the world, these bars and lounges are the place to unwind, gather together, laugh and take in one-of-a-kind shows and musical performances.
Wellness at Sea
Explore the complete array of holistic programs, services and experiences available at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center – rejuvenating massages, facials, nutrition and lifestyle consultations and so much more are all at your fingertips. Keep up with your exercise routine at our state-of-the-art fitness center or try something new at one of our free fitness classes. Of course, complete relaxation awaits on the gleaming Pool Deck…the perfect place to unwind after an adventurous day ashore.
Sirena does not offer any dedicated Kids & Teens facilities. On selected cruises, however, the Alaska Explorer Youth Program is available: For guests who travel with children, Oceania's Alaska Explorer Youth Program offers the opportunity for everyone to experience the excitement of exploring the Northwest Coast and Alaska in a meaningful, enriching way. Designed for age groups between 5 and 12, the program is supervised by experienced and enthusiastic youth counsellors and includes games, activities and Alaska-inspired special events.
