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Riviera Cruise Review

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Riviera

12 Night Royals To Rialto (Barcelona To Venice)

Sail date: April 25, 2022

Ship: Riviera

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Oceania is first class. They don’t nickel and dime you. Zero complaints and we are very picky.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very easy. Oceania picked us up in a Mercedes van at baggage claim and brought us directly to cruise terminal. We were on ship in 15-20 minutes. Painless.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was great in every venue. We’re from New Orleans and recognize great food and service. Riviera met our every expectation.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The concierge area of the spa was wonderful. Four o’clock tea was first class and relaxing.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Very nice broadway reviews. Low key, yet entertaining.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff members went out of their way to please.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Beautiful ship. Spotless.

Ship tip

Restaurant at rear of ship has great unlimited grilled lobster.

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
We took bus tour as it was first time. Very crowded even in May.

NAPLES (POMPEII), ITALY

5 out of 5
Take ferry to Capri. Most beautiful place I have ever seen.

Cannes, France

4 out of 5
The little white tourist train is a great way to see old part of town.

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5
Florence is incredible. Make sure you reserve tickets to museums online before you get there.

Marseille (Provence), France

3 out of 5
Very industrial port. Lots of graffiti.

Koper, Slovenia

3 out of 5
Can walk through in a couple of hours. Has not fully recovered from communist era.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

5 out of 5
Outstanding. Take the hop on hop off for great overview.

Kotor, Montenegro

5 out of 5
Very charming ancient town.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

5 out of 5
Like going back in time. Beautiful crystal clear water.

Barcelona, Spain

3 out of 5
Spent no time there

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Seamless.
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6 Comments

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Wonderful itinerary. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

robyn1013    2 years ago

That's why all inclusive cruises are fun..

RetiredRay    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

gatorhotline    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. You had a marvelous itinerary. I agree Oceania delivers a wonderful experience. We love that they provide a shuttle to the city center of most ports even if you aren't on an excursion. Lobster every day is such a delight. No waiting for anything. Staff knows you within 24 hrs of boarding.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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