Great to Be Back on the Water

Item: Riviera
Rating: 5
Author: lsodergreen

Riviera Cruise Review to Caribbean

lsodergreen

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 40

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

10 Night Atlantic & Amber Gems (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 08, 2022

Ship: Riviera

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11039

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

after having our 2020 cruise cancelled it was a little worrisome to be back on the ship, However all my fears were gone as soon as I stepped on the ship. The cleanliness of the ship and the protocols in place were well thought out. Time to get back to life!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Testing required, but it was fast and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

All of the specialty restaurants were fabulous. The Terrace Cafe is easy for a quick lunch while at the pool.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

well equipped fitness center, pool and spa amenities were top rate

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We had some great evenings at the shows, comedian, musical acts were all great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

all staff is polite and couldn't be nicer

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

very well maintained and common areas clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

great size and service was outstanding

Ship tip

don't miss the library and Barista, a nice place to sit and read and relax. Also, game room has puzzles if you are a fan. A great way to spend a break from the sun.

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Ports of call

Gustavia, St. Barthelemy

5 out of 5

Always lovely, Shell beach and Shellona restaurant an easy walk from the dock.

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Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

If you don't want to take a tour Old San Juan is an easy place to stroll around on your own. The forts are very interesting.

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

We went on a tour around Puerto Plata to various places that were very interesting and easy walking around.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Very easy, everything went as smooth as can be.

3 Comments

sabobbyb 2 years ago

Was on this cruise with six other couples their first time on Oceania and they loved it. I concur with all that was written. This was my second time on the Riviera.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for the review

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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