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Riviera Cruise Review to Caribbean

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 54

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Verified Review
Riviera

10 Night Atlantic & Amber Gems (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 28, 2022

Ship: Riviera

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11025

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Really enjoyable trip. Filled with lots of tours, great food AND relaxing! Definitely not ready to leave. Could not have made this happen without the help of Andrea Whitby, our agent with Luxury Only. Thank you Andrea.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Unbelievably easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Impeccable service in every venue. Food was delicious and varied. Multiple choices everywhere. We ate at Polo and Jacque twice. Loved Grand dining room for breakfast.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We mostly relaxed. Enjoyed the pool. I spent time in the casino. Didn’t win much on slots but it was a good diversion for me.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
We loved our butler, Bavy. He anticipated our every need. First time in Penthouse and glad we did. Service everywhere was incredible! Some of the crew had not been off the ship since August and yet they were fabulous. Made us feel welcome and special.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Spotless! Someone was cleaning at every turn.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I can’t say enough good things. Bed was like sleeping in a down cradle. Bath salts ready and waiting for our full-size tub. Plus a walk-in shower. Champagne waiting when we arrived. Big veranda. I loved the built in vanity. And who doesn’t love a walk-in closet? We will always travel in a penthouse.

Ship tip

Enjoy the luxury and superb service!

Ports of call

Gustavia, St. Barthelemy

3 out of 5
We loved our yellow submarine ride. But we found locals to be rude. Very high end shopping. Checked out a shirt at one store. $1500! Needless to say, it’s still there. I needed a pair of pull on shorts. I paid $70. Ugh

Fort-De-France, Martinique Did not visit port

Went to St. Kitts instead. Rode a train and had a great bus tour. Very enjoyable. The country was lovely.

Castries, St. Lucia

4 out of 5
The rainforest tram was incredible! Spectacular tour and information. One of our favorites. 4 star because of all the poverty we witnessed. So sad.

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5
Great tour. Lots of historic info. Saw Eric Clapton’s compound from a distance. 98% literacy. Only tours allowed so we didn’t shop.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
Oldest rum distillery in Puerto Rico. Great place! Lovely, informative tour. Saw a lot and able to stroll around Old San Juan city.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5
We went to Ocean World and swam with the dolphins. Incredible experience. Super place! Great shows. Food was just ok.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Perfect. So easy.
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5 Comments

izrgreen    2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. I agree St Barts is not place that I would return to

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.