Just finished a sweet Riviera cruise through the Med. Doesn't hurt that we had temps in the 70's-80's and calm seas. We previously cruised Oceania Nautica and wanted to try the newer/larger Riviera. Were not disappointed. Ship was elegant, sparkling throughout. Embarkation a breeze, lunch was served and waiting after we boarded.

Room and balcony were typical size, plenty of storage and comfy king bed. Bit disappointed at the bathroom because I am a shower person and Oceania sacrificed shower space for the bathtub. Dining was terrific. We did the Terrace Café, Grand Dining Room and 3 specialty restaurants during our 10 days. No complaints about the food, etc. Service was impeccable in all areas. Bars were excellent, spent most of our time either at the Martini Bar for Happy Hour or at the Pool bar.

We had 7 shore excursions, my favorite 3 were St. Remy/Arles France, Dubrovnik and the port of Taormina, Sicily. Just walked around Antibes, FR and Corfu, GR. Any future vacation/cruise must include the cliffside village of Taormina, Sicily. The imposing sight of Mt Etna greets you as you enter the village. Greek/Roman theatre (still in use today) was a highlight. Read more