Oceania Riviera is a mid sized, upscale ship aimed at guests who value fine dining, calm surroundings and attentive service over big resort thrills. Time on board revolves around its many included speciality restaurants (French, Italian, Asian, steakhouse and more), a stylish main dining room, relaxed buffet and grill, plus good coffee, bars and lounges with low key live music. Days are typically spent around the pool, in the spa and fitness centre, or enjoying enrichment such as cookery classes, talks and art sessions, with a well stocked library and plenty of quiet spaces. Evenings are smart casual with no formal nights, a handful of shows and a generally relaxed, adult atmosphere, more like a boutique hotel at sea than a traditional “party” cruise ship.