Oceania Cruises Launches the Riviera – Travel News

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Oceania Cruises' Riviera

A New Contender Joins the Upscale Cruise Market With this month’s maiden voyage of the Riviera, boutique cruise line Oceania Cruises increased its fleet to four luxury ships. Sailing from Venice to Athens, the ten-day “Pearls of the Aegean” introduced a new contender in the upscale cruise market. Following a gala christening ceremony in Barcelona, the 1,250-guest Riviera debuted just sixteen months after the launch of her sister ship, Marina. The new ship even has its own godmother — Cat Cora, the American chef, restaurateur and co-host of Bravo’s “Around the World in 80 Plates.” This pairing is apt, since the Riviera has been specially designed for epicureans and features ten dining venues, including a French bistro from Jacques Pépin. Notable facilities include a Canyon Ranch SpaClub, a Bon Appétit Culinary Center and the Artist Loft enrichment center. For the ship’s design, Oceania Cruises partnered with Dakota Jackson, who fashioned more than 40 pieces and furniture and lighting to give the staterooms an upscale urban apartment feel. Additional furnishings come from the Ralph Lauren Home collection. Along with the launch of its new ship, Oceania Cruises is introducing more than 1,000 new tours and excursion packages, so that guests can custom-design their cruise experience. Related Content: Read our Oceania Cruises Riviera cruise feature Check out our list of the Top 10 Cruise Lines See Oceania on our list of the Top 10 Cruises for Specialty Dining More about cruises Visit the Oceania Cruises website More Travel News You can click on each photo to enlarge.