MS Riviera explained

MS Riviera is an (of 15 decks) which entered service with Oceania Cruises in May 2012. She is the sister ship of .

Riviera was built by Fincantieri in Sestri Ponente, Italy, and was launched in July 2011.[1] The vessel was originally scheduled to be christened in Monte Carlo on 19 April 2012,[2] but in January 2012 it was announced that the ship's maiden voyage would be delayed to May due to shipyard labor strikes.[3] Riviera was christened in Barcelona on 11 May 2012, and embarked on her 10-day maiden voyage from Venice to Athens on 16 May 2012.[4]

Riviera has tonnage of 66,084 gross tons,[5] with a capacity of 1,250 passengers housed in 625 staterooms.[1]

Coronavirus pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC reported, as early as 22 April 2020, that at least one person who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 was symptomatic while on board.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Italy: Fincantieri Moves Cruise Ship RIVIERA to Fitting-Out Berth for Finishing Touches . Shipbuilding Tribune . 5 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120331192251/http://shipbuildingtribune.com/2011/07/19/italy-fincantieri-moves-cruise-ship-riviera-to-fitting-out-berth-for-finishing-touches/ . 31 March 2012 . 19 July 2011 . dead .
  2. Web site: USA: Oceania Cruises to Christen New Vessel Riviera Next Year . Shipbuilding Tribune . 5 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111107170936/http://shipbuildingtribune.com/2011/11/04/usa-oceania-cruises-to-christen-new-vessel-riviera-next-year/ . 7 November 2011 . 4 November 2011 . dead .
  3. Web site: Oceania Cruises new ship Riviera delayed due to shipyard labor strikes . ExpertCruiser.com . 27 February 2012 . 25 January 2012.
  4. Web site: Oceania Cruises Christens the m/s Riviera in Barcelona. About.com. 23 June 2012. 12 May 2012.
  5. Web site: Oceania Cruises' Riviera. oceaniacruises.com. Oceania Cruises. 9 January 2019.
  6. Web site: COVID-19 and Your Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422081046/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-ship/what-cdc-is-doing.html. 2020-04-22. 11 February 2020.