Rare kjbacon Posted March 25, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Are they the same? Some info I’m finding says that Marina has 2 whirlpools and the deck plans show the one larger spa pool like Riviera. If you’ve been on Marina somewhat recently, your help here is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted March 25, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2023 It’s been a while, but the spa decks are different, as you describe. Also in the boutique, on one it’s perpendicular to the outside, on the other it’s parallel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted March 25, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Just now, sitraveler said: It’s been a while, but the spa decks are different, as you describe. Also in the boutique, on one it’s perpendicular to the outside, on the other it’s parallel. There’s a sofa in the boutique, couldn’t edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEFIowa Posted March 25, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Riviera has the larger therapy spa pool. (Though the deck plans on O's web site show no difference.) Someone posted pictures of their differences some time last year on a thread here. I was on Riviera 12/2021 and she had the larger therapy pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 25, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Marina has 2 hot tubs on Spa deck https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/marina-526/spa-terrace-354242/spa-terrace--v16048792/ https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/marina-526/spa-terrace-354242/spa-terrace--v360885/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami74 Posted March 25, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2023 We do like the Riviera spa deck better with the waterfall like jets that massage your neck, shoulder and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadnKate Posted March 25, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 25, 2023 On the Marina recently. Only two spa hot tubs. Assume that when it goes through its "refresh" they will upgrade it to be similar to the Riviera. Have you seen how Oceania has upgraded the Riviera's to the new one on the Vista? It is pretty amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 25, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, ChadnKate said: On the Marina recently. Only two spa hot tubs. Assume that when it goes through its "refresh" they will upgrade it to be similar to the Riviera. Never assume They did not change them in the last refubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted March 25, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2023 26 minutes ago, ChadnKate said: On the Marina recently. Only two spa hot tubs. Assume that when it goes through its "refresh" they will upgrade it to be similar to the Riviera. Have you seen how Oceania has upgraded the Riviera's to the new one on the Vista? It is pretty amazing. They changed the Therapy Pool on the Riviera? If so, are there any current photos? We made very good use of that... nice a warm, and not an "enclosed feeling" like with a shared "whirlpool tub". In fact, even better, there was almost never anyone in there with us! GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted March 26, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Thanks for the helpful info, even if I was hoping for the opposite answer. And yes, the pictures of the spa pool on Vista look amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 26, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 26, 2023 19 hours ago, GeezerCouple said: They changed the Therapy Pool on the Riviera? If so, are there any current photos? We made very good use of that... nice a warm, and not an "enclosed feeling" like with a shared "whirlpool tub". In fact, even better, there was almost never anyone in there with us! GC When the Riviera was built they put the larger T pool not the 2 hot tubs like on Marina They made several changes to Riviera when she was built as many made comments about things on Marina Later they did make some changes to Marina Like that darn step at the bottom of the grand staircase ..people kept tripping on & the yellow hazard tape did not look great on a nice new ship 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted March 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 26, 2023 20 hours ago, ChadnKate said: On the Marina recently. Only two spa hot tubs. Assume that when it goes through its "refresh" they will upgrade it to be similar to the Riviera. Have you seen how Oceania has upgraded the Riviera's to the new one on the Vista? It is pretty amazing. 2 minutes ago, LHT28 said: When the Riviera was built they put the larger T pool not the 2 hot tubs like on Marina They made several changes to Riviera when she was built as many made comments about things on Marina Later they did make some changes to Marina Like that darn step at the bottom of the grand staircase ..people kept tripping on & the yellow hazard tape did not look great on a nice new ship 😉 Hi LHT28, My query was in response to ChadNKate's comment, which seemed to apply to recent changes on Riviera's spa deck. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 26, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, GeezerCouple said: Hi LHT28, My query was in response to ChadNKate's comment, which seemed to apply to recent changes on Riviera's spa deck. GC Hopefully someone will have photos if the T pool if it was changed 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAG Posted March 26, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 minute ago, LHT28 said: Hopefully someone will have photos if the T pool if it was changed 🙂 The T pool has not changed on Riviera. It is the same as when the ship first sailed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 26, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Just now, CAG said: The T pool has not changed on Riviera. It is the same as when the ship first sailed. That is what I thought Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadnKate Posted March 26, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 26, 2023 43 minutes ago, GeezerCouple said: Hi LHT28, My query was in response to ChadNKate's comment, which seemed to apply to recent changes on Riviera's spa deck. GC Didn’t mean to imply that Riviera recently added the larger thalassotherapy spa pool, just that what’s on the Marina is not up to snuff for Oceania’s larger ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted March 26, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 26, 2023 26 minutes ago, ChadnKate said: Didn’t mean to imply that Riviera recently added the larger thalassotherapy spa pool, just that what’s on the Marina is not up to snuff for Oceania’s larger ships. Thanks. Good to know no changes. That T pool on Riviera is one reason we don't choose Marina, although we would for compelling itinerary reasons. 🙂 GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujormik Posted March 27, 2023 #18 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Anyone willing to describe the T pool? Is that only on the spa deck? Does it cost extra? Very confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 27, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 27, 2023 29 minutes ago, Sujormik said: Anyone willing to describe the T pool? Is that only on the spa deck? Does it cost extra? Very confusing. Yes only on spa deck If you are in a Concierge or higher cabin cat you have free access to the spa deck You can ask the spa manager for a day pass for a fee T pool= thalassotherapy is on Riviera the Marina have hot tubs on the spa deck https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/riviera-607/spa-terrace-311100/spa-terrace--v14125007/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted March 27, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Sujormik said: Anyone willing to describe the T pool? Is that only on the spa deck? Does it cost extra? Very confusing. It's like a hot tub, but much larger, and rectangular shaped. One can move about much more than in a regular sized hot tub. The one on Riviera has an odd seating area along one side with some jets. I didn't find it all that comfortable, but we both love the warm water and the space. Usually, there was no one else in when we were there; occasionally one other couple, and there's plenty of room for that. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujormik Posted March 27, 2023 #21 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: Yes only on spa deck If you are in a Concierge or higher cabin cat you have free access to the spa deck You can ask the spa manager for a day pass for a fee T pool= thalassotherapy is on Riviera the Marina have hot tubs on the spa deck https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/riviera-607/spa-terrace-311100/spa-terrace--v14125007/ Thank you. We are on Marina but a hot tub in Scandinavia could be nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwtlion Posted March 27, 2023 #22 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I have not found anyone who likes the tortuous metal “bench” in the Riviera T pool. Had hoped it would be gone with the refit, but alas no such luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted March 27, 2023 #23 Share Posted March 27, 2023 24 minutes ago, Dwtlion said: I have not found anyone who likes the tortuous metal “bench” in the Riviera T pool. Had hoped it would be gone with the refit, but alas no such luck. I had never heard anyone else complain about it, although I also never heard anyone claim to enjoy it. No one seemed to mention it. I'm not sure "how it is supposed to be used"... this must be the first time I've ever wished a seat (!?) had come with instructions. 😉 GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmerl Posted March 27, 2023 #24 Share Posted March 27, 2023 23 minutes ago, GeezerCouple said: I'm not sure "how it is supposed to be used"... this must be the first time I've ever wished a seat (!?) had come with instructions. 😉 We felt the same way. It took up a lot of room, but I didn't understand the purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 27, 2023 #25 Share Posted March 27, 2023 The T pool is not for swimming Never had a problem with the bench It is something to hang on to when the jets are going full blast 😉 Found this on T pools https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=3021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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