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Item: Riviera
Rating: 4.9
Author: wvboy

Riviera Cruise Review

wvboy

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 9

Helpful Votes: 128

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

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10 Night Atlantic & Amber Gems (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 03, 2021

Ship: Riviera

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This was a much needed getaway for us. We were very pleased with the overall quality, service and value of sailing on the Riviera.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

As good as could be exoected in this time of covid.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We enjoyed all the dining venues. Waves Grill is a gem.

Waves Grill

5 out of 5

Fantastic sandwich menu. The Reuben is the best ever. Ice cream bar is beyond good, but they need help with the milkshakes. (Way too thin.)

Terrace Cafe

5 out of 5

Our favorite venue. The outdoor dining is a big plus. No need to dress up. Great food selection. Fruit is amazingly fresh on all days. Great Ceasar salad made to order. Very good vegetarian offerings too.

Polo Grill

5 out of 5

Great dining experience! I had the ribeye and it was properly prepared. Highly recommend the lobster mac & cheese as a side dish.

Jacques

5 out of 5

We really enjoyed Jacques. Great service and fantastic menu.

Red Ginger

3 out of 5

A little disappointed with Red Ginger. The chicken sate is not good. Sushi/sashimi was average. The sea bass was very good but portion was tiny.

Baristas

5 out of 5

Good Italian coffee.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Activities Court

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the miniature golf.

Pool

5 out of 5

No problems finding seating. Hot tubs were actually hot.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

A little more pre-dinner entertainment would be nice. The stage shows were fun.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The best.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean. Great room steward. Our balcony was fantastic and we used it a lot.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin #7111 has a wonderful balcony. Extra large with 135° viewing. Room for 2 chairs, a table and 2 loungers. We were spoiled. Had coffee every morning out there. The rest of the cabin was fine too. Although the shower is tiny. But overall, we loved this cabin.