A luxurious mid-size ship, Oceania Cruises’ Riviera offers capacity for 1,250 guests and operates voyages in a variety of destinations, including the Americas, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

Riviera joined the Oceania Cruises’ fleet in 2012 and is the sister-ship of Marina. Onboard, you can expect a laid-back, informal environment combined with an impeccable standard of dining and highly professional service.

In 2019, an extensive refurbishment programme saw Riviera enhanced with upgraded Veranda and Concierge Staterooms, new-look Penthouse and Owner’s Suites and a new coffee bar on deck 14.

Oceania Riviera Staterooms and Suites

The accommodation on Riviera consists of eight categories of stateroom and suite. All types, aside from the Inside Staterooms, offer ocean-views courtesy of either a large picture window or private balcony.

The accommodation categories on Riviera are as follows:

• Inside Stateroom – 174 sq.ft.
• Deluxe Inside Stateroom – 242 sq.ft.
• Veranda Stateroom – 282 sq.ft.
• Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom – 282 sq.ft.
• Penthouse Suite – 420 sq.ft.
• Oceania Suite – 1,000 sq.ft.
• Vista Suite – 1,200 – 1,500 sq.ft.
• Owner’s Suite – 2,000+ sq.ft.

In terms of facilities, all of the accommodation options on Riviera benefit from a private en-suite bathroom, a refrigerated mini-bar, ample storage space, an entertainment system and Bulgari toiletries. The higher categories, such as the Penthouse Suite, boast private butler service, larger seating areas, a free laundry service and grant guests access to an exclusive lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge.

Oceania Riviera Dining Rooms & Restaurants

Oceania Cruises are famed for offering ‘the Finest Cuisine at Sea’, and Riviera will certainly not disappoint where dining is concerned. Take your pick of twelve restaurants and eateries and treat your tastebuds to a range of mouth-watering dining experiences.

Riviera’s elegant Grand Dining Room offers a range of classic and contemporary dishes, served against a back-drop echoing Europe’s best five-star hotels. Here, the service is fantastic and the range of options available will satisfy even the most discerning of diners.

Toscana is Riviera’s Italian-themed dining room and serves up a variety of masterfully-created pasta, meat and seafood dishes, while Red Ginger is renowned as being one of the best Asian restaurants at sea. For French fine-dining, Jacques promises authenticity courtesy of menus designed by Jacques Pepin, and the Waves Grill is recommended for American-style burgers and hotdogs, as well as fresh fruit and salad.

Other dining options on Riviera include:

• The Bistro: Enjoy a quintessentially French lunch in the Grand Dining Room.
• The Polo Grill: A classic steakhouse serving up meat and seafood dishes.
• The Terrace Café: Buffet-style dining consisting of meats, seafood, salads and pizza.
• Baristas: Grab a coffee and a pastry and take in the views provided by large floor-to-ceiling windows.
• Privee: An exclusive private-party experience which can be reserved for up to ten guests.
• Afternoon Tea: Served daily at 4pm.

Alternatively, choose to take advantage of the 24-hour room service and dine in your stateroom or suite.

Oceania Riviera Entertainment, Leisure and Facilities

The entertainment on Oceania’s Riviera is relatively low key. While there are often cabaret-style performances in the 600-seater Riviera Lounge, a large number of guests prefer to spend the evenings mingling in the ships many bars and lounges. Among the options available, Martinis is a great spot to enjoy a late-night cocktail and Horizons offers live music and panoramic views. Riviera also boasts a casino where you can try your luck at Blackjack, poker and roulette.

In terms of spa facilities, Rivera’s Canyon Ranch SpaClub operates almost like a mini-health club. The range of treatments is extensive and include everything from organic body wraps to French manicures. The ship also has a fitness suite equipped with a variety of machines and offers a programme of classes.

Other facilities on Oceania Cruises’ Riviera include:

• Artist Loft
• 3 boutiques
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Self-service laundrette
• Self-service laundrette
• Library

For further information regarding Riviera, please contact our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677 or make an online enquiry for one of the sailings below.