This was our second cruise on the Riviera, we have been on 25+ trips on a mix of lines.

We got to Miami a day early and stayed at the Sonesta in Connut Grove. Very nice hotel although pricey. Took a cab to the port, 20 minute ride. As we had a B1 cabin we got there at 1pm as the pre cruise docs advised and were on the ship in ten minutes. Oceania boards the ship in the order of your room type so we were last.

We were in B1 cabin 8105. All the A and B cabins are the same as are the ocean view expect instead of a sliding door they have a floor to ceiling window. Our cabin was ready at 3pm as the boarding letter stated. Again Oceania gets the cabins ready by room type so we were again last. The cabin is very nice with plenty of storage, comfortable furniture and bed, nice size veranda with two comfortable chairs. Large bathroom with good storage. It was by the aft stairway, quite and convenient. The B cabins and below get Oceania brand bath products, no tote bag and no thanks for cruising gift. They also get no hot items for breakfast from room service. The room was always kept clean and still looked new. Read more