Oceania Riviera Veranda Stateroom (and Concierge)

Editors rating:
4.5
/5.0
Excellent

Oceania Riviera Veranda Stateroom (and Concierge)

Editors rating:
4.5
/5.0
Excellent

The Oceania Riviera Veranda Stateroom is oversized, artfully designed and has a spacious veranda. It's the perfect home away from home.

By Published On: 30 Nov 2023

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The Oceania Riviera Veranda Stateroom and the near identical Concierge Stateroom are both stylish and spacious. Indeed, they are the biggest in their class. What’s more, they also have a large and very private veranda.

The decor in the Riviera Veranda and Concierge Staterooms is smart and modern. There are subtle tones of blue, charcoal and grey, with gleaming chrome highlights and ebony accents. It’s luxurious, but also understated making it the perfect home away from home.

Room ratings

RoomRating
Size
(5.0)
Design
(4.5)
Cleanliness
(4.5)
Condition
(5.0)
Sitting space
(4.5)
Closet space
(3.5)
Soundproofing
(4.0)
Balcony
(4.5)
BathroomRating
Size
(5.0)
Storage space
(5.0)
Products
(4.5)
Towels
(4.5)
Shower/bath
(5.0)
Cleanliness
(5.0)
Condition
(5.0)
BeddingRating
Comfort
(5.0)
Condition
(5.0)
Pillow options
(4.0)
Blanket options
(5.0)

A delightful living space

The living space is roomy and elegant, with some clever design features that are sure to appeal to luxury cruisers.

A Veranda Stateroom on Oceania's Riviera.
The Veranda Staterooms were refurbished in 2022.
The sofa in a Riviera Veranda Stateroom.
The sofa is cozy, but comfortable.

The Oceania Riviera Veranda and Concierge Staterooms have a combined sleeping and sitting area. The sitting area has a petit sofa and a good sized coffee table.

The writing desk in a Veranda Stateroom.
The writing desk has delightful views.

There is a marble-topped writing desk which is large enough for a laptop and accessories. It has USB-A and C fast-charging outlets ensure your devices never lose power. Also, there is a single European and two US power points. In addition, the writing desk has deep drawers which are handy for storing mobile devices as well as bulky clothing.

Storage under the writing desk.
The is extra storage under the writing desk.

There is a custom-designed Tranquility bed which can be configured as a queen or twin set up. It has a soft-medium feel. Attractive night stands sit on either side of the bed. These were handy for storing personal items like spectacles and reading material. Modern cruisers are sure to appreciate the bedside USB A + C bedside charging points, as well as the multidirectional reading lights.

Nightstands in the Veranda Stateroom.
The nightstands are attractive and functional, with room to store personal items.
Power outlets.
Enjoy the convenience of bedside US, Euro and USB power connectiviety.

The Oceania Riviera Veranda and Concierge Staterooms have a wall mounted interactive TV. It shows movies on-demand as well as your itinerary and shipboard account.

The living space also has a small bar area with refrigerator and reusable Vero water bottles.

Your own private veranda

The veranda could well be the best part of this Riviera stateroom. It’s a tranquil haven at sea, especially at sunset.

The balcony of a Veranda Stateroom on Oceania's Riviera.
The veranda is large, with cushioned deck chairs.

There is room for two padded deck chairs and a cocktail table. I enjoyed relaxing on the veranda with a good book as the ocean drifted by.

A luxurious bathroom

The marble-clad bathroom in the Oceania Riviera Veranda Stateroom is luxurious. What’s more, clever design makes it feel even bigger than it really is.

The bathroom in an Oceania Riviera Veranda Stateroom.
The bathroom is bright and roomy.

The bathroom was entirely remodelled in 2022. It has a large walk-in shower as well as a stone vanity with a Hollywood style mirror. There is also a set of drawers and a storage cupboard, something rarely seen in a stateroom in this category. 

The Veranda Stateroom bathroom vanity on Riviera.
There is lots of storage space around the bathroom vanity.
Bulgari bath products on Oceania's Riviera.
Enjoy Bulgari bath products.

The bathroom also comes stocked with quality Bulgari products. Your room attendant will replenish these as needed.

Storage space

The Oceania Riviera Veranda Stateroom has just-enough storage.

The closet in the Riviera Veranda Stateroom.
The closet has hanging space as well as a set of drawers.

There is a decent sized closet, as well as drawers and cupboards. Although some cruisers might find storage is limited. That said, the closet has enough space to take the contents of two large cases full of clothing.

Incidentally, it’s also worth noting that there is plenty of room underneath the bed to store empty luggage. Although large hardshell cases may need to be opened up in order to fit underneath.

Veranda and Concierge categories

Riviera Veranda and Concierge Staterooms all share the same internal space and layout. Only the size of the veranda and/or the stateroom positions vary; some are forward or aft, while others have favorable midship positions. Riviera’s staterooms span decks 7 to 12.

Veranda Stateroom categories include B1, B2, B3 and B4. It’s worth noting that B4 categories have larger verandas with forward and aft locations on deck 7.

Concierge Level Stateroom categories include A1, A2, A3 and A4. There are a handful of A1 category rooms scattered among the exclusive suites on decks 11 and 12. 

Insider’s tip: If you are prone to seasickness we recommend a room with a midship location. On the other hand, if you prefer a big veranda then a B3 category room is best.

Read the Dining section of this Riviera review by clicking the image below.

The author sailed as a guest of Oceania Cruises.

About the Author: Jason Kerr

Jason is the founder and Managing Editor of The Luxury Cruise Review. He has a passion for travel, a weakness for espresso coffee and a love of Greek cuisine.

6 Comments

  1. Tine Helsen 21 Nov 2020 at 00:51 - Reply

    Hi, loved your review. Just a quick question. If we book a B3 on deck 7, is there any noice from the restaurant, kitchen, engines… in the cabin, as we are light sleepers?

    • Jason Kerr 23 Nov 2020 at 18:14 - Reply

      Hi Tine

      Thanks for you question. In my experience you shouldn’t notice any noise from the Grand Dining Room. It’s also worth noting that the last sitting in the Grand Dining Room is 9:30pm and most people eat earlier than that.

      Also, you shouldn’t notice any noise from the engines.

      I hope this helps. Enjoy your Oceania cruise.

      Regards
      Jason Kerr
      Managing editor

  2. michele schultz 13 Feb 2022 at 05:12 - Reply

    Are there only queen size beds in the staterooms?

    • Jason Kerr 24 Feb 2022 at 00:28 - Reply

      Hi Michele

      Thank for your question. The bedding in Veranda Staterooms is typically a queen setup. However, you can request a twin setup. I recommend doing this in advance of your cruise by contacting Oceania Cruises directly or through your travel agent.

      I hope this helps.

      Jason Kerr
      Managing Editor

  3. Graham S Bell 4 Nov 2022 at 02:40 - Reply

    Any noise from the crew quarters below deck 7 forward?

    • Jason Kerr 4 Nov 2022 at 09:17 - Reply

      Dear Graham

      Thank you for your question. I don’t imagine you would get any noise. Certainly we have not had any reports of that. However, it is worth remembering that forward rooms will always get noise when the anchor is dropped.

      Regards
      Jason Kerr
      Managing Editor

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