Exotic 2023-2024 Voyages in Asia Aboard Better-Than-New Riviera
Next winter, imagine exploring the far reaches of steamy Southeast Asia on the adventure of a lifetime, sailing around enigmatic Japan on your dream journey or discovering the endlessly intriguing desert cities of the magical Arabian Peninsula. Newly re-inspired Riviera can be your luxurious home at sea for these exotic explorations and more as she sails in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented demand for the 2023-2024 season. Our better-than-new 1,238-guest ship invites you to discover some of Asia’s most breathtaking destinations in the most stylish way, putting cultural immersion and culinary excellence at the heart of the travel experience.
Better than new, Riviera will explore the most fascinating destinations across Asia – Arabia, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and beyond. Choose from 25 intriguing voyages designed for discerning travelers and ranging from 10 to 82 days. Riviera’s Asia cruises invite you to discover imaginative cultural encounters, ancient treasures and much more. From the Great Wall and Bangkok’s Grand Palace to the ethereal seascape of Ha Long Bay and Kyoto’s temples and gardens, the sights and landscapes of Asia will fill you with wonder. The futuristic neon-lit buzzing streets of Hong Kong and Tokyo beguile, along with sacred pagodas and temples, highlighting the Far East’s intriguing blend of the ancient and modern.
You will also have the chance to explore once-forbidden corners of Asia such as Yangon and more off-the-beaten-path locations like the remote island of Ishigaki in Japan and Hue, a former Imperial city situated on Vietnam’s Perfume River. These captivating voyages immerse you in the best of the iconic attractions of this vast continent but also leave room for the discovery of the unexpected.
Better-Than-New Riviera Highlights
From the moment you step into the lobby, Riviera’s stunning transformation is apparent. From the Grand Staircase being beautifully enhanced by rich black and ivory carpeting to the re-inspired Grand Dining Room, Riviera has had a sweeping rejuvenation. All staterooms and suites have been beautifully reimagined, revealing lavish residential comfort with custom furnishings, wood finishes and designer accents that radiate Oceania Cruises’ signature essence of elegance. Some notable highlights of reimagined Riviera include:
- Gorgeously reimagined Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms and Veranda Staterooms are the largest standard staterooms afloat at 291 square feet
- All staterooms bring a chic, warm and comforting sense of home with sleek redesigned bathrooms and novel furnishings
- All stateroom bathrooms feature illustrious Italian marble, bespoke fabrics in harmonious tones evocative of painted deserts and tranquil skies, and each shimmer with the modernity of a Milanese townhouse
- Riviera’s public spaces have all been elevated with plush new carpets and leather-covered armchairs
- All the convivial lounges, tony bars and decadent dining venues have been elegantly restyled, elevating social and epicurean experiences while maintaining the home-away-from-home ambiance
- The Grand Dining Room reflects a renewed sense of grandeur that radiates from the glistening chandelier, plush carpets and butter-soft leather armchairs
- Dining alfresco has been completely revamped with a delightful new trattoria, featuring an array of wood-fired pizzas, succulently grilled Italian specialties, tantalizing salads and indulgent desserts every evening
Riviera’s Featured 2023-2024 Asia Voyages
Middle East Meandering, 10 Days, Dubai to Abu Dhabi
December 19, 2023
Marvel at sophisticated cities that have flourished in the starkly beautiful desert landscapes of the Middle East, where gleaming skyscrapers and world-class museums share space with bustling souks that evoke the nomadic life of centuries past.
Sumptuous Arabia, 10 Days, Abu Dhabi to Mumbai
December 29, 2023
Marvel at the desert cities of Oman and the UAE, where sleek architecture sits beside sumptuous palaces and mosques. Relish an overnight stay in vibrant Mumbai and a visit to remote Sir Bani Yas, home to more than 17,000 free-roaming exotic animals.
Epic Eastern Explorer, 72 Days, Mumbai to Tokyo
January 8, 2024
Immerse yourself in the sublime cultural and spiritual legacies of the East for more than two months – gain perspective on Buddhism in Myanmar’s monasteries, contrast rural and city life in Vietnam, experience revered culinary traditions in Japan and more.
Islands to Indochina, 15 Days, Singapore to Bangkok
January 28, 2024
Enrich your soul amid the timeless traditions of Asia, with overnight stays in historic Saigon and gilded Bangkok as well as visits to unexpected treasures such as Borneo, Puerto Princesa, Nha Trang and the enigmatic Sultanate of Brunei.
Asian Gulfs & Deltas, 14 Days, Bangkok to Hong Kong
February 12, 2024
In addition to six unforgettable days in vivid Vietnam, including indispensable overnight stays in Saigon and Hanoi, revel in the extravagant temples, famed street food and electric atmosphere of Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Land of the Rising Sun, 12 Days, Roundtrip Tokyo
March 20, 2024; April 1, 2024
With two springtime departures, this expansive exploration of resplendent Japan offers the chance to absorb countless indelible experiences including Shimizu’s unparalleled views of Mount Fuji, the WWII history of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the stately temples of imperial Kyoto during an overnight stay in the City of Flowers.
Where will your adventures take you in 2024? Explore our Riviera 2023-2024 Asia cruises and beyond.
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