Oceania Cruise Reviews for Gourmet Food to the Southern Caribbean

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Riviera Says Goodbye to the Caribbean

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Riviera

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fastbailer
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

For its final winter in the Caribbean, some cabins on the 1200 passenger Oceania Riviera have had a facelift. We just completed 19 days on Riviera visiting eastern and western Caribbean ports, and some of the changes stand out. The ports may not be what you recall. At San Juan, Puerto Rico the Riviera tied up at a great location, a short walk from the historic tourist area. Puerto Plata in the ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Excellent, but a few snafus

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Riviera

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rbtan
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 4'th cruise on the Riviera. We loved the refit(or reimagining, if you wish). The food overall was still excellent. The tea service was a bit nicer than in 2022(more selection)If you do scones at tea ASK for Clotted Cream. Otherwise you get whipped Cream. I'll do the specialty restaurants first. Jacques was excellent. I advise to try the Sea Bass in Puff Pastry. It's their ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Average for the experience based on past cruising.

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Riviera

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Dawn Lykins
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We were under the impression that Oceania was a step above the rest. Wrong. The very last minute after we had paid for our cruise we were told that we would be late for three ports due to carbon footprint. How ridiculous. If we had known this prior, knowing that we would actually be missing a total of a half day, we would have considered another cruise line. Also, in leu of that, we found out ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite


Our 1st and last with Oceania

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Riviera

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Cruisecouple123
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose Oceania because of the reputation for great food and personal service as well as relaxed COVID rules. My wife and I are experienced cruisers (25+ cruises). For this cruise there was the good and the bad . The good: Food at the terrace String quartet Seaside band The bedroom The bed (very comfortable) Ability to bring your own wine Production shows The ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


cruisin' blues

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Riviera

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flaminkokid
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This is our 14th Oceania cruise. We booked a 15th cruise and I wish we hadn't. 15 is "gold." One of the perks was supposed to be a complimentary massage. I just looked, and it seems they are no longer honoring that. It seems to have disappeared from their web page. Since we were last on the Riviera the prices have been pumped up to the point of painful. A massage is around $225 or more for 50 ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Refurbished Riviera ship

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Riviera

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dbonnie
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

This was my 4th cruise on the Riviera. I was delighted by the cabin refurbishments. The newly modeled bathroom was perfectly done. I was in a regular veranda stateroom on the 7th floor. Where the bathtub used to be is now a beautiful huge shower. Where the old shower used to be is now 4 huge drawers under a countertop. The bedroom has a ton more storage then it used to have. We actually had ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Cruise, Onboard vs off

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Riviera

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hawke45
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Overall our cruise was great. Entering the port of Miami, it looked hectic but Oceania, the last terminal, was very easy. We brought our 2 kids, they are 23 & 24, and although not a 'kid' cruise they were fine. As advertised, the food was terrific. Even our daughter, who is a Vegan, had plenty to choose from. The portions were the right size enabling us to easily have all the courses. All the ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Oceania is no longer the great cruise ship company it used to be.

Review for a South America Cruise on Marina

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Doug Whiting
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

On december 26, 2022, the captain ran the ship into a sandbar on the amazon river. we lost all power (while i had just put shampoo in my hair in the shower). we also lost all water. we heard nothing from the bridge once emergency (and very limited) power came back on -- but not in our cabin. the ship dropped anchor --- i'm guessing to stop us from drifitng onto the shore or in the paths of ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Concierge Level

Traveled with disabled person


Amazon on Oceania

Review for a South America Cruise on Marina

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bpowellma
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

I chose this cruise for my husband and myself to try Oceania Cruises as we usually go on Celebrity and we wanted to go to the Amazon. We will not go on Oceania again! We met fabulous fellow guests on the cruise. The dining staff and cabin staff were wonderful. The reservation desk and concierge had some of the rudest people I've ever met. You are nickeled and dimed. Our cabin was tired and ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


A Two star ship from a Two Star cruise line - Oceania Marina

Review for a South America Cruise on Marina

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PaulMCO
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Marina is a 10+ year old ship that looks her age, Decor is dark, halls are dimly lit. You can see signs of rust, large dents on the ships side, and the ship was due for refit in 2022 and then postponed to 2023 and again until 2024. This obviously is due to NCLs tightening the budget. Several crew members complained about issues with kitchen, dishwashers etc that are showing their age. Ship ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Oceania Suite

Traveled with disabled person


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