# Regatta cruise ship operator transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regatta-cruise-ship-operator-transition
> Updated: 2026-09-09T01:43:09.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

The cruise ship Regatta has transitioned from Oceania Cruises to a new operator under a charter agreement with Explorations by Norwegian, a brand owned by the Australian company My Cruises.

Following its final voyage under Oceania in late August 2026, the vessel departed from Civitavecchia, Italy, on September 1 to begin a world cruise. This inaugural voyage is described as the world’s longest continuous scheduled cruise, spanning 371 days and visiting 220 ports across 62 countries and five continents.

This itinerary surpasses the previous record held by Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise, which lasted 274 nights. The journey includes diverse destinations such as Santorini, Naples, Copenhagen, and Helsinki in Europe; Cape Verde, Cape Town, and Zanzibar in Africa; Hiroshima, Jeju Island, Colombo, and Malé in Asia; and regions ranging from Alaska to the Amazon in the Americas. Recent reports clarify that the vessel, which features 348 cabins and accommodates approximately 670 passengers, may also visit locations including Greenland, Iceland, and the Panama Canal. While the primary voyage spans over a year, the operator also offers shorter itineraries for travelers. The schedule remains subject to change based on weather, port conditions, or political developments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Regatta departs Rome for record-breaking 371-day world cruise

The Regatta has departed Rome for a record-breaking 371-day continuous cruise, visiting 220 ports across 62 countries and six continents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regatta-departs-rome-for-record-breaking-371-day-world-cruise

### 2026-09-06: Regatta sets record with 371-day world cruise

The Regatta has departed Rome for a record-breaking 371-day cruise, visiting 220 ports in 62 countries across five continents, surpassing the previous record held by Royal Caribbean.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regatta-sets-record-with-371-day-world-cruise

### 2026-09-02: My Cruises launches world’s longest cruise from Rome

My Cruises has launched Explorations by Norwegian, beginning the world’s longest cruise via the ship Regatta, which will visit 220 ports across six continents over 370 days.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/my-cruises-launches-worlds-longest-cruise-from-rome

### 2026-08-26: Regatta cruise ship transitions from Oceania Cruises to My Cruises

The cruise ship Regatta is transitioning from Oceania Cruises to My Cruises' Explorations by Norwegian brand, beginning a 368-day world cruise in September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regatta-cruise-ship-transitions-from-oceania-cruises-to-my-cruises

---
Cite as: Regatta cruise ship operator transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regatta-cruise-ship-operator-transition