Riviera
Marina's sister ship, re-inspired at the end of 2022 with redesigned staterooms and a strong culinary focus.
The ship in figures
1.6 passengers per crew member. For every 3 crew members (in orange) there are about 5 passengers.
- 2012Year builtFincantieri (Sestri Ponente, Italy)
- May 16, 2012Maiden voyageFrom Venice to Athens
- 2022Last refurbishment
The Culinary Center on board was the first hands-on cooking school at sea, shared with her sister Marina.
Riviera is the second Oceania-class ship and the sister of Marina, built by Fincantieri in Sestri Ponente (Genoa) and delivered in April 2012. She was named in Barcelona on 11 May 2012 by chef Cat Cora and began her first cruise, from Venice to Athens, on 16 May 2012. A re-inspiration completed at the end of 2022 redesigned every stateroom and suite, with Italian marble bathrooms, renewed the lounges, bars and restaurants and added the evening Pizzeria at Waves Grill. In recent seasons she has opened new regions for the ship, with Asia in 2023-2024, Alaska in 2025 and Australia and New Zealand in 2025-2026.
Attractions
- 1The Culinary CenterHands-on cooking school on Deck 12 where each guest cooks at their own workstation, guided by chef instructors.
- 2Lalique Grand StaircaseThe central staircase of the ship, with glasswork by the French crystal house Lalique.
- 3LibraryEnglish-style library on Deck 14 with more than 2,000 books and periodicals.
- 4BaristasCoffee bar on Deck 14 serving complimentary illy coffees with pastries and biscotti.
- 5Pool DeckSaltwater pool and two whirlpools on Deck 12, with loungers, day beds and Waves Bar.
Shows
- Riviera LoungeThe main lounge on Deck 5, with production shows by the ship's cast, headline acts, comedians and jazz groups.
- HorizonsObservation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows that hosts live music and dancing in the evening.
- MartinisPiano bar in the style of a New York members' club, with live piano music.
- CasinoGaming room on Deck 6 with blackjack, roulette and slot machines, served by the Casino Bar.
- The Grand BarBar on Deck 6 for an aperitif or a glass of wine before dinner.
Restaurants & bars
4 included specialty restaurants
- The Grand Dining RoomMain restaurant on Deck 6, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with menus that change daily.
- JacquesFrench bistro created with chef Jacques Pépin, with a show rotisserie and classic French dishes.
- Polo GrillClassic steakhouse serving USDA Angus beef aged for at least 40 days and seafood such as Maine lobster.
- ToscanaItalian restaurant with recipes from the families of the Italian culinary staff, served on Versace china.
- Red GingerAsian restaurant with contemporary versions of Thai, Chinese and Malaysian dishes.
- La ReserveWine room by Wine Spectator with pairing dinners such as the Dom Pérignon Experience, for a surcharge.
Accommodation
Spa & wellness
- Aquamar Spa + Vitality CenterSpa on Deck 14 with treatments, nutrition and lifestyle consultations and wellness talks.
- Aquamar Spa TerraceOutdoor terrace of the spa, set aside for relaxation, alongside a steam room and salon.
- Fitness CenterGym on Deck 14 with free Pilates, yoga and strength classes, personal training and a Kinesis wall.
- Sports DeckDecks 15 and 16, with jogging track, pickleball, paddle tennis, bocce, croquet, shuffleboard and putting greens.
In pictures
Seattle 
Victoria (British Columbia)