Oceania Cruises
Marina
- Cruises
- 100
- From
- $2,199
Ship comparison
Marina vs Riviera
Oceania Cruises
Riviera
- Cruises
- 76
- From
- $2,137
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Marina is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,258 passengers, in service since 2011. Riviera is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,250 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Riviera if you want a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Marina for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Marina does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Marina | Riviera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2012 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 66,084 | 66,084 |
| Passengers | 1,258 | 1,250 |
| Crew | 800 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 52.5 | 52.9 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 15 |
| Length | 785 ft | 785 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 100 | 76 |
| Upcoming sailings | 103 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 66 nights | 7 to 68 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,199 | $2,137 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Marina leads on 1 of the ten, Riviera on 2, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Oceania Cruises
Marina
Marina, a comfortable, gorgeous looker in the Oceania Cruises fleet, was the first in the line’s new-build program and was joined by sister ship Riviera. They were clearly meant to be game-changers among midsize, balcony-studded cruise ships targeting reasonably well-heeled cruisers who appreciate luxury but revel in value pricing.
Highlights
- Marina boasts a wide range of sublime dining options.
- The ship offers guests a hands-on gourmet cooking experience at the Bon Appetit Culinary Center.
Sailing now
100 cruises on sale, from $2,199.
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…
Sailing now
76 cruises on sale, from $2,137.
Questions
Marina or Riviera?
Which is bigger, Marina or Riviera?
They are the same size, 66,084 gross tons each. Marina carries 1,258 passengers and Riviera carries 1,250.
Which ship is newer, Marina or Riviera?
Riviera is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2011 for Marina.
Which has more space per passenger?
Riviera, with 52.9 gross tons per passenger against 52.5 on Marina. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers.
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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