Oceania Cruises
Allura
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $2,887
Ship comparison
Allura vs Riviera
Oceania Cruises
Riviera
- Cruises
- 76
- From
- $2,137
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allura is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,200 passengers, in service since 2025. Riviera is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,250 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Allura if you want more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Riviera for party (6.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2012).
Choose Riviera if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Allura for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.8 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Allura | Riviera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2012 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 67,000 | 66,084 |
| Passengers | 1,200 | 1,250 |
| Crew | 800 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 55.8 (better) | 52.9 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 791 ft | 785 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 20 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 111 | 76 |
| Upcoming sailings | 114 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 68 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,887 | $2,137 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Allura leads on 1 of the ten, Riviera on 4, with 5 level.
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Oceania Cruises
Allura
Oceania Cruises’ Allura debuted in July 2025 as the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class and a near twin to Vista.
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111 cruises on sale, from $2,887.
Oceania Cruises
Riviera
Riviera debuted in 2012, shortly after her game-changing sister ship Marina, and the cruise line called them "the most beautiful, elegant and sophisticated ships to debut in the past 50 years." Designer touches are everywhere, from the Lalique Grand Staircase to the Owner's Suites furnished by the Ralph Lauren Home Collection, all of…
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76 cruises on sale, from $2,137.
Questions
Allura or Riviera?
Which is bigger, Allura or Riviera?
Allura is bigger at 67,000 gross tons, against 66,084 gross tons for Riviera. Allura carries 1,200 passengers and Riviera carries 1,250.
Which ship is newer, Allura or Riviera?
Allura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2012 for Riviera.
Which has more space per passenger?
Allura, with 55.8 gross tons per passenger against 52.9 on Riviera. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Allura, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Riviera.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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