TRAVELPhoto tour: Inside Oceania Cruises' stylish RivieraChristened in Barcelona on May 11, 2012, the 1,250-passenger Riviera is upscale Oceania Cruises' second new ship in just over a year. What's it like on board the vessel? USA TODAY's Gene Sloan sailed on a preview voyage and offers a photo tour.Oceania CruisesRiviera's pool deck features a heated saltwater swimming pool, two freshwater whirlpools and plush lounge chairs.Gene SloanA close-up view of one of the two hot tubs on Riviera's pool deck.Gene SloanLounge chairs around the ship's pool are covered in plush towels.Gene SloanA shaded area called The Sanctuary, near the pool deck, offers a quiet retreat.Gene SloanAnother covered deck-top area for lounging is called The Patio.Gene SloanAmong the diversions on the top decks of the ship is an 18-hole putting green and a paddle tennis court.Gene SloanA close-up of the paddle tennis court, which is located at the front of the vessel.Gene SloanRiviera also has a golf driving cage, located adjacent to the ship's putting green.Gene SloanThe top deck of the ship also offers a shuffleboard area, located toward the back of the ship on what's known as the Sports Deck.Gene SloanThe Sports Deck also features a croquet court.Gene SloanA small jogging track surrounds the Riviera's funnel.Gene SloanCuisine is a major focus aboard Riviera, which features 10 different dining venues. Among them: Toscana, an Italian eatery that's open for dinner by reservation.Gene SloanThe 538-seat Grand Dining Room is the main restaurant on the ship and serves Continental cuisine.Gene SloanPrivee, a posh private dining room overlooking the back of the ship, can be booked for dinner for a flat fee of $250. It seats up to 10 people.Gene SloanJacques, a 124-seat restaurant serving French cuisine, was created by noted French chef Jacques Pepin. It's his second restaurant at sea (the first is on Riviera's one-year-old sister ship, Marina).Gene SloanAnother eatery on Riviera is Polo Grill, a steakhouse that is a signature of Oceania vessels.Gene SloanOceania's Asian eatery, Red Ginger, is open nightly for dinner by reservation. Like other Oceania specialty restaurants, it is available to passengers at no extra charge.Gene SloanThe Terrace Café is Riviera's casual buffet eatery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the back of the ship.Gene SloanThe outdoor seating area of the Terrace Cafe overlooks the back of the ship.Gene SloanThe food serving area of the Terrace Cafe.Gene SloanWaves Grill, an open-air eatery near the pool, serves grilled items such as burgers, and has a salad bar.Gene SloanThe grill area at Waves Grill. Passengers place orders at the counter and the dishes then are delivered to tables by waiters.Gene SloanAdjacent to Waves Grill is an ice cream outlet serving more than half a dozen flavors.Gene SloanThe 24-seat La Reserve by Wine Spectator dining room offers seven-course meals paired with fine wines for $95 per person.Gene SloanPassengers can create an ice cream sundae at the ice cream outlet with a variety of toppings.Gene SloanMarina has an elegant, boutique hotel-like feel with rich wood paneling and hand-picked art. Here, a stairwell featuring a glass art piece.Gene SloanA seating area in the ship's main entryway.Gene SloanPassengers enter the Riviera into an elegant two-deck-high space that contains the ship's reception and destination-services desks.Gene SloanThe reception area of the Marina features the Grand Staircase, a double stairway with crystal medallions commissioned from Lalique.Gene SloanThe base of the Grand Staircase has a Lalique signature Cactus Table surrounded by etched crystal screens and flanked by newels capped with prominent crystal finials.Gene SloanThe ship's reception desk.Gene SloanThe destination services desk, where passengers can make arrangements for shore excursions.Gene SloanThe Horizons observation lounge is located at the front top of the ship and offers sweeping views of the sea.Gene SloanThe Horizons lounge also features a dance floor and is a hotspot for nighttime entertainment on the ship.Gene SloanLocated on Deck 6, Martinis is a central gathering place for passengers in the evenings.Gene SloanMartinis features live piano music nightly.Gene SloanThe Grand Bar, a long, narrow lounge area located adjacent to the Grand Dining Room, is another prime location for pre-dinner drinks.Gene SloanThe Riviera offers a small casino with a handful of table games and slot machines.Gene SloanA row of slot machines in the Riviera's casino.Gene SloanThe Casino Bar, just off the ship's casino, has a modern vibe and a purple glow.Gene SloanA sitting area in the Casino Bar.Gene SloanLocated at the top of the ship overlooking the pool area, Baristas is a small coffee bar serving Italian espressos and cappuccinos.Gene SloanA close-up of the elegant Italian coffee maker used at Baristas.Gene SloanThe ship's cozy Library features rich, wood-paneled walls and bookcases, and leather seating.Gene SloanA seating area in the ship's Library.Gene SloanThe standard balcony cabins on Riviera, known as Veranda Staterooms, are billed as the largest in the industry at 282 square feet. They feature a sitting area, large bathroom and teak-floored deck with faux-wicker furnishings.Gene SloanBathrooms in Veranda Staterooms contain both a tub and shower.Gene SloanBalconies in Veranda Staterooms have two chairs and a small table.Gene SloanAt 420 square feet, Riviera's Penthouse Suites are about 50% larger than Veranda Staterooms with bigger bedrooms, bathrooms and balconies.Gene SloanPenthouse Suites have long built-in cabinetry containing storage for clothing and a mini-bar.Gene SloanThe desk area of Penthouse Suites come with a laptop to use during the cruise.Gene SloanAmenities in Penthouse Suites include Oceania Cruises' own brand of mineral water.Gene SloanBalconies in Penthouse Suites have two chairs and a small side table.Gene SloanPenthouse Suites and other cabins feature multiple outlets for U.S.-style plugs and separate outlets for European-style plugs.Gene SloanPenthouse Suites have large walk-in closets that contain space for hanging clothes, built-in drawers and a safe.Gene SloanBathrooms in Penthouse Suites boast large sink areas, a separate shower and tub.Gene SloanShowers in Penthouse Suites are larger than the ones in Veranda Staterooms.Gene SloanPenthouse Suite bathrooms feature upscale Bulgari bath products.Gene SloanMiniature refrigerators are a standard feature in all cabins on Riviera.Gene SloanThe safes found in Riviera cabins are large enough for wallets, passports and cameras but not a full-size laptop.Gene SloanAmong Riviera's largest accommodations are its eight Vista Suites, created by noted designer Dakota Jackson. Ranging in size from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet, they all are located at the front of the ship and offer sweeping views over the bow.Gene SloanThe master bathroom of a Vista Suite.Gene SloanVista Suites include a large living room separated from the bedroom.Gene SloanEach of the ship's eight Vista Suites also include a personal workout room.Gene Sloan