avalong Posted July 3, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2021 We've been on Marina, but our first experience on Riviera is next February. Are they identical in every way? I seem to have a vague recollection that there are some differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted July 3, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, avalong said: We've been on Marina, but our first experience on Riviera is next February. Are they identical in every way? I seem to have a vague recollection that there are some differences. Spa Terrace is a little different, different artwork. I'm sure other little things. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 3, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Nicer T pool on Riviera IMO 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted July 3, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2021 We have spent many days on both so the same plus a few refinements make her a bit different. Oceania had the opportunity to make some improvements from Marina. We are scheduled out on Riviera October 18 so we will take a look in person and share some thoughts. There are some subtle things like electrical plugs by the bed, Baristas has been really improved by taking some space for a seating area from the Internet Cafe and I believe they also serve wine in Baristas in the evenings. As mentioned previously, the enhanced T pool in the Spa. I get the feeling when on Riviera the staff likes to project an image that they are the O cruises top dog. Guess we will see what happens when Vista arrives and sets sail. New Top Dog I am sure with the new Vista class ships. Gerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 3, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I have not seen wine in Barristas but we have not been on the Riviera for a few years now They did not have it there on Marina in 2019 I believe they just did the makeover on Marina Barristas area to match the Riviera KITTY 9 had posted the photos of the Riviera makeover in that area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted July 4, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Slightly different casino configuration of tables and adjacent bar on Marina compared to Riviera..but really the ships are so so similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted July 5, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Following up on ORV’s comment above in post 2, the artwork is far superior on Riviera. Note that I speak from my vast expertise acquired as an unpaid docent for more than a dozen years at the Cincinnati Art Museum only 35 years after my excellent three university art history courses.😉 For those interested in exploring the art collection further, one can take a DIY tour of the art onboard using an electronic device you can borrow from Guest Services with an accompanying numbered map. I cannot recall if more recently this information can be downloaded onto your smartphone. Hopefully so. Unfortunately, both Marina and Riviera share lovely but “too-low-to-the-floor” seating in the major common areas of Horizons and Martinis! 😁 Edited July 5, 2021 by CintiPam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted July 5, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, CintiPam said: Following up on ORV’s comment above in post 2, the artwork is far superior on Riviera. Note that I speak from my vast expertise acquired as an unpaid docent for more than a dozen years at the Cincinnati Art Museum only 35 years after my excellent three university art history courses.😉 For those interested in exploring the art collection further, one can take a DIY tour of the art onboard using an electronic device you can borrow from Guest Services with an accompanying numbered map. I cannot recall if more recently this information can be downloaded onto your smartphone. Hopefully so. Unfortunately, both Marina and Riviera share lovely but “too-low-to-the-floor” seating in the major common areas of Horizons and Martinis! 😁 I do remember about 150 minor changes not many of which we would notice but FDR, Bob and Robin did.. Jancruz1.. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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