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Riviera Cruise Review to Caribbean

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Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Riviera

12 Night Bays To Beaches (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 07, 2022

Ship: Riviera

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9091

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This was just what our family needed after two years of going nowhere. We love Oceania with the size of their ships, incredible crew and staff and excellent food. Only thing which could be improved is the showroom entertainment.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
flawless

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Dining venues were wonderful and food best we've had on a cruise line. Staff was fully masked and very attentive

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
This was mostly a vacation to rest and relax. There are organized activities but not much that interested us. They do have a great library.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Martini bar piano player was great. Show band very good. Stage shows were very disappointing. In part, this was due to the weird arrangements and song choices.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was incredibly friendly, kind and attentive. We were amazed at how much of the staff knew our names after just a day or two. Couldn't ask for a better staff and crew.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship was spotless and constantly being cleaned. With only 600 passengers felt like we were on a large private yacht. A smaller ship makes it easier to get around and find your way.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Pretty standard size for a veranda cabin. However, the bathroom was fantastic with both a tub and shower. The bed and linens were perfect and it was some of the best nights sleep we've had in ages. Ship was also very quiet which was a pleasure.

Ship tip

This is a ship on which to relax and dine well.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5
Spent a couple of days in Miami Beach. Relaxing

Oranjestad, Aruba

4 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
Beautiful town to walk around in

Kralendijk, Bonaire

3 out of 5
took a taxi to the beach. somewhat odd layout. Probably fine for scuba and snorkeling. Didn't seem to be much else to do otherwise.

St. George's, Grenada

4 out of 5

Bridgetown, Barbados

4 out of 5

Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe Did not visit port

closed to cruise ships.

Gustavia, St. Barthelemy Did not visit port

This is a tender port and seas too rough. Diverted to St. Maarten which was fine

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Extremely easy and efficient
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4 Comments

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate you sharing your experience

izrgreen    2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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