Riviera is an Italian word which means 'coastline', ultimately derived from Latin rīpa, through Ligurian rivêa. It came to be applied as a proper name to the coast of Liguria in the form Riviera ligure, then shortened in English. Riviera entered service in 2012. Riviera is an Oceania-class cruise ship operated by Oceania Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Riviera with other Oceania Cruises ships before booking.
Riviera Cruise Ship Guide
Oceania Cruises · Oceania-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Ship class
- Oceania
- Entered service
- 2012
- Gross tonnage
- 66,084 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 1,250 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 800
- Length
- 239 m
- Beam
- 32 m
What makes this ship notable
Riviera is an Italian word which means 'coastline', ultimately derived from Latin rīpa, through Ligurian rivêa. It came to be applied as a proper name to the coast of Liguria in the form Riviera ligure, then shortened in English.
Highlights
- Riviera is an Italian word which means 'coastline', ultimately derived from Latin rīpa, through Ligurian rivêa.
- It came to be applied as a proper name to the coast of Liguria in the form Riviera ligure, then shortened in.
Practical planning
Use Riviera’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Oceania Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Riviera in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Riviera?
Riviera is operated by Oceania Cruises.
When did Riviera enter service?
Riviera entered service in 2012.
What class is Riviera?
Riviera is an Oceania-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Riviera carry?
Catalog capacity is 1,250 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Riviera?
Verified catalog specs list Riviera at 66,084 GT, 239 m long, 32 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Riviera?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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