Oceania Riviera

Oceania Riviera is a mid-sized cruise ship operated by Oceania Cruises. Built by Fincantieri at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Italy, she entered service in May 2012 as the sister ship to Oceania Marina. Carrying up to 1,250 passengers across 625 staterooms, the vessel was officially christened in Barcelona on May 11, 2012, before embarking on her 10-day maiden voyage from Venice to Athens. The ship's design focuses on understated luxury, pairing sophisticated architecture with a casually elegant shipboard ambiance.

Design elements showcase upscale artistic touches throughout the public spaces, anchored by a sparkling Lalique Grand Staircase. Onboard leisure and wellness facilities are located across the upper decks, including the Aquamar Spa and Vitality Center alongside a full fitness center. Guest activities lean toward destination enrichment and intellectual pursuits, featuring a classic library with more than 2,000 books and periodicals, engaging talks led by historians, naturalists, and former ambassadors, and dedicated lounge spaces for nightly entertainment.

Culinary choices serve as a defining feature of the onboard experience. Guests can choose from a range of open-seating venues, including wellness-inspired dishes and Continental options at The Grand Dining Room featuring signature creations by chef Jacques Pépin. Specialty dining spans classic French cuisine at Jacques, vibrant Asian dishes at Red Ginger, and traditional steakhouse cuts at Polo Grill. For interactive learning, The Culinary Center offers hands-on cooking classes in a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Traditional afternoon tea is also presented daily by white-gloved servers from tiered carts.

Accommodations are notably spacious, with 580 of the 625 staterooms featuring private balconies. Options range from well-appointed standard cabins to lavish Owner's Suites measuring over 2,000 square feet, which include a full living room, dining room, master bedroom, and two bathrooms.

For travelers seeking a modern ship that balances sophisticated spaces with engaging day-and-night entertainment, Oceania Riviera hits the sweet spot. Track your completed or upcoming voyage on Oceania Riviera in your account on The Cruise Globe.