Explorations by Norwegian
One voyage, endless bucket list discoveries.
Exclusive to My Cruises and Cruise Club UK, Explorations by Norwegian invites you to venture further and get closer than ever before. In collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Line, we’ve handpicked the ultimate all-inclusive journey, sailing a grand 371-day world odyssey onboard the sophisticated small ship, Regatta. Expect the elegance of river cruising, the freedom of a great ocean voyage and the wonders of expedition travel in one all-inclusive experience.
Explore deeper ashore and unwind effortlessly onboard. With Explorations by Norwegian, you’ll stay longer and discover more, visiting over 220 ports of call across six continents. See every destination on your bucket list across the full 371 days, or step aboard to catch your favourites. With thoughtfully curated escapes ranging from eight incredible days to the entire year, your perfect exploration is on the itinerary.
Featured Ship: Regatta
Featured Ship: Regatta
Handpicked for Explorations by Norwegian, the newly refined, contemporary small ship Regatta brings complete immersion to close-up cruising. This 348-room vessel has been thoughtfully updated with fresh finishes and a serene colour palette inspired by the sea and sky.
Curated for discovery and relaxation, Regatta offers intimate spaces with sophisticated touches. Admire the passing shores from one of the expansive decks or immersive yourself in enrichment programs for each port. Find a quiet moment in the library or on a luxurious day bed under the ocean breeze. As the sun sets, enjoy a vibrant theatre-style show or a nightcap in a stylish bar just steps from your stateroom.
Packages
What to Expect Onboard
What to expect from Explorations by Norwegian.
All-Inclusive Amenities
Our all-inclusive beverage package ensures you can enjoy a wide selection of spirits, cocktails, fine wines, beer, juices and soft drinks. You’ll also stay connected with our essential wifi package and explore deeper ashore with a USD$50 onshore explorations credit at every port.
Unrivalled Culinary Freedom
Match your moment with freestyle dining options offering everything from a four-course meal to a casual bite with the freedom to choose when and where you’d prefer to indulge. Every exploration includes a complimentary specialty dining experience, so you can taste complete culinary freedom.
Immersive Enrichment Programs
Discover more with Regatta’s vibrant entertainment and enrichment programs. Immerse yourself in engaging destination and cultural showcases intentionally crafted by a dedicated Entertainment and Destination Cruise Director. Each experience is thoughtfully designed to deepen your exploration.
Curated Onshore Explorations
Stay longer, discover more. At each port you’ll have the freedom to choose your own exploration. Tour classic city highlights and iconic landmarks, enjoy immersive local discoveries of culture, history and cuisine, or try a different point of view with active hiking, walking and kayaking adventures.
Extended Port Stays
Select itineraries offer late-night departures and rare overnight stays, giving you more time to explore, dine and immerse yourself in the local culture. Wander charming streets after sunset or toast the stars in a new city. These experiences make every exploration unforgettable.
Elevated Accommodation Options
Whether it’s a cosy interior stateroom or a lavish penthouse suite, your stateroom is where some of your most meaningful moments can unfold. Elevate your exploration with an upgraded Oceanview Stateroom, Penthouse or Suite for more space, extra comfort and uninterrupted views.
Frequently Asked Questions
Onboard Regatta, every detail is taken care of. Enjoy a premium beverage package with spirits, cocktails, fine wines, beer, juices and soft drinks, an essential wifi package and complimentary room service, all included in your stay. From dazzling live entertainment to world-class cuisine, everything you know and love about Norwegian Cruise Line is on offer.
There are plenty of complimentary dining venues onboard. With freestyle dining, you choose when and where to indulge. You’ll be spoiled for choice with relaxed dining options at Terrace Café, or casual poolside snacks at Waves Grill. Plus, every exploration includes a complimentary specialty dining experience, so you can taste complete culinary freedom. Treat yourself to elevated dining at Toscana or Polo Grill for world-class cuisine enjoyed at your own pace. Whether you’re craving bold international flavours or refined classics, each dish is crafted à la minute with exceptional care and flair.
Regatta’s vibrant entertainment and enrichment programs are also included. Delight in everything from theatre-style productions and live music to engaging destination and cultural showcases. Intentionally crafted by a dedicated Entertainment and Destination Cruise Director, each experience is thoughtfully designed to enrich your exploration. You’ll enjoy access to the state-of-the-art fitness centre, the inspired onboard library and the sparkling pool deck. For deeper relaxation, you may choose to indulge in a spa treatment at extra cost.
In addition to bucket list experiences and rare overnight stays, we’ve covered your prepaid gratuities and port charges, and added a USD$50 onshore explorations credit per port. Talk to our Cruise Experts about the extra inclusions you can expect from a penthouse or suite upgrade, like priority embarkation and disembarkation, evening turndown service and a premium wifi package.
Embark on the world’s longest cruise. Explorations by Norwegian sails six continents in one unbroken odyssey, stopping at over 220 ports. See every destination on your bucket list across the full 371 days, or step aboard for a thoughtfully curated escape along the way. Journey the iconic treasures of Italy and Spain, sail to the oh-so-dreamy Greek Isles or step into a fairytale in the capitals of Scandinavia. This voyage is a celebration of the world’s wonders and your chance to experience them all.
Popular exploration destinations include:
- North America and Caribbean: Sail the Panama Canal or see the Amazon. Fall in love with dramatic landscapes, iconic cities and tropical isles in destinations like Miami, New York and Canada.
- Scandinavia: Experience the magic of fabled cities and icy landscapes in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
- Greek Islands: Explore idyllic islands where powder-white pops against the cobalt Aegean Sea in Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu and Crete.
- Asia: Discover dynamic cities, buzzing markets and ancient landmarks in China, Japan, Thailand and Singapore.
- Australia and New Zealand: Marvel at Queensland’s kaleidoscopic reefs and Western Australia’s iconic wildlife, see the City of Sails in Auckland, or roam the incredible landscapes of New Zealand’s North and South Islands.
Everyone deserves a chance to explore. When you book five or more cruise legs, you can share the experience by gifting segments of your journey to family or friends. At select embarkation points, your chosen guests can step aboard, continuing the adventure where you left off.
A first-of-its-kind cruising experience, Explorations by Norwegian invites you to explore deeper ashore and unwind effortlessly onboard. Be inspired by the elegance of river cruising, the freedom of a great ocean voyage and the wonders of expedition travel in one all-inclusive experience.
Expect close-up cruising with rare overnight stays, curated tours and onboard enrichment programs for complete immersion in iconic destinations around the globe. Spend your days at sea unwinding on one of the eleven expansive decks or deepening your destination immersion with an onboard enrichment program or cultural showcase. As evening falls, choose from vibrant theatre-style shows and live music or find relaxed ambience in a stylish bar.
Match your moment with freestyle dining options offering everything from a four-course meal to a casual bite with the freedom to choose when and where you’d prefer to indulge. Make the most of your included Specialty Dining experiences to enjoy diverse, world-class menus designed to complement your itinerary.
Explorations by Norwegian is the perfect choice for your first cruise, particularly for those looking to get the most out of their destinations. With every detail taken care of, enjoy a taste of ocean cruising, river cruising and expedition cruising to help you find your travel style. For more experienced cruisers, Explorations by Norwegian offers your chance to venture further, getting closer to your destinations with more time, more adventure and more included.
Your choice of stateroom can shape your entire onboard experience. Regatta offers 348 thoughtfully updated rooms, designed to evoke the serenity of the sea and sky. If anyone could tell you which is best stateroom on your cruise ship, it would be our CLIA-accredited Cruise Experts. But the truth is, the best choice really depends on you, your travel style, your itinerary and how you hope to experience life at sea.
Fortunately, we’ve written this blog post to help you select the perfect stateroom.
With savings of up to 50% compared to similar itineraries, Explorations by Norwegian offers the perfect opportunity to upgrade for an even more enriching experience. Elevate your exploration in one of Regatta’s newly refined Penthouses or Suites, offering more space, more indulgence and uninterrupted views. Ask our CLIA-accredited Cruise Experts about Regatta’s beautiful teak balconies, the panoramic views you won’t want to miss, the Penthouse’s priority embarkation and dining reservations, or the premium amenities you might find in your Suite.
Spanning an incredible 371 days, Explorations by Norwegian is the world’s longest cruise. Depart from the ancient city of Rome in September 2026 and experience the globe’s most iconic wonders, stopping at over 220 ports across six continents. Thoughtfully curated to avoid repeat ports, this journey blends ocean, river and expedition cruising into one seamless experience, giving you the freedom to explore the globe, one bucket list moment at a time.
Across the year, you’ll explore iconic sights like the Northern Lights, the Panama Canal and the Amazon River, as well as remote gems such as Greenland, Madagascar and Zanzibar. You can make the ship your home for the full year or choose from shorter segments. Either way, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive dining, drinks, wifi and shore excursion credits, so you can focus on the exploration.
If you’re looking for the ultimate way to see the world, this is it.














