Explorations by Norwegian Cruises

Dressing for Explorations by Norwegian is all about blending comfort with style. We recommend packing smart, easy-to-wear outfits that feel polished yet relaxed for your holiday.

• Daytime: Keep your swimwear to the pool area, and always wear a comfortable cover-up and shoes when walking indoors.
• Evenings: There are no formal nights onboard, but some restaurants do have specific evening dress codes.
• Dining: Please avoid faded jeans at dinner. Very casual items, like t-shirts and shorts, are only permitted in the Terrace Café or Waves Grill.

To make choosing easy, excursions are grouped into three simple categories:

• Highlights: Easily see the must-visit sights and major landmarks in each port.
• Local Discovery: Dive deeper to uncover authentic culture, character and daily life.
• Active: Explore from a fresh perspective with cycling, hiking and kayaking.

Yes! When you embark with Explorations by Norwegian, you’ll be invited to enjoy a wide selection of wines, beers, cocktails, juices, spirits, and soft drinks, thanks to the complimentary All-Inclusive Onboard Beverage Package.

This includes branded beers and ciders, such as Coors Light, Corona Extra, Angry Orchard, and Peroni; a broad selection of spirits, from Beefeater London Dry gin and Absolut vodka to Jameson Irish whisky and Mount Gay Eclipse rum; wines by the glass from leading wine regions in Australia, Argentina, Chile, and more. You’ll also enjoy complimentary cocktails and mixed drinks to the value of $15 per drink, alongside unlimited soft drinks, fruit juices, and Vero Water.

Please note that the minimum drinking age on an Explorations by Norwegian cruise is 21 years, and guests under 21 years of age will not be able to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages onboard. Barista-made speciality coffees and teas are also exempt from the All-Inclusive Onboard Beverage Package and must be purchased separately.

Your Explorations by Norwegian cruise fare includes a variety of high-quality places to eat:

• Grand Dining Room Enjoy elegant, sit-down dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus change daily to feature international and local flavours. There are no set times or assigned seats, so you can dine whenever suits you.
• Terrace Café - This relaxed buffet is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers a wide selection of fresh dishes and global favourites with both indoor and outdoor seating.
• Waves Grill - A casual poolside spot serving made-to-order classics like burgers and sandwiches. It's the perfect choice for a relaxed lunch or a quick bite during the day.

Speciality dining

You can enjoy speciality dining as part of your Explorations by Norwegian cruise, with access to intimate restaurants throughout your trip. The number of included meals depends on your room category and the length of your sailing.

Cruises of 9 nights or longer

• All standard staterooms: 2 speciality dining experiences per cruise
• Penthouses and above: 4 speciality dining experiences per cruise

Cruises shorter than 9 nights

• All standard rooms: 1 speciality dining experience per cruise
• Penthouses and above: 2 speciality dining experiences per cruise

You can use your included dining at Polo Grill and Toscana on Regatta, subject to availability. We recommend booking ahead, especially for sea days. Any extra speciality meals can be booked once onboard for an additional charge.

Please note that included dining experiences cannot be exchanged for cash or credit if they are not used.

• Polo Grill, a classic steakhouse featuring premium cuts of beef, seafood and traditional sides, all served in a refined yet comfortable atmosphere.

• Toscana, an Italian-inspired restaurant celebrating regional recipes and handmade pastas, perfectly paired with fine Italian wines.

If you are sailing for 14 nights or longer, you can enjoy our 'Special Dining Transformed' experiences. Halfway through your cruise, Toscana becomes a quaint French Bistro and Polo Grill turns into Lotus Garden Asian Fusion.

Explorations by Norwegian is a sensational cruise experience you won’t want to miss, inviting you to explore some of the world’s most scenic destinations aboard Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, which has been exclusively chartered by Explorations by Norwegian for a selection of unforgettable sailings. A refreshing cruise experience that blends the very best of ocean and river cruising with expedition travel into one seamless adventure, Explorations by Norwegian’s escapes afford you the opportunity to explore destinations more deeply, with every detail taken care of, thanks to a wealth of inclusions available as standard. Beyond this, Explorations by Norwegian cruises operate just like any other; you’ll embark, settle into your stateroom or suite, enjoy incredible inclusions like complimentary drinks and Wi-Fi, and travel to some of the world’s most sought-after destinations on an incredible adventure, all while tucking into some exquisite cuisine, enjoying engaging entertainment, and making lifelong memories.

Not at all. Explorations by Norwegian offers industry-first flexibility, meaning you can choose to join for a single segment of the journey or sail the full, once-in-a-lifetime voyage.

The full World Explorations journey is the world’s longest cruise, spanning over 360 days and visiting more than 230 ports across the globe.

Not only can you take advantage of luxurious accommodation, but you can enjoy a variety of complimentary benefits during your cruise, including:

• A premium all-inclusive drinks package.
• $50 shore excursion credit per room, per port (excluding embarkation and disembarkation ports).
• A variety of speciality dining options throughout the ship.
• Included gratuities.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Complimentary room service.
• Luggage service: your checked bags will be delivered straight to your room.

This unique cruise line blends the best of river, ocean, and expedition travel into one seamless journey. You can unpack once and visit multiple countries without the stress of planning.

Whilst children 12+ are welcome onboard, this ship is primarily designed for adults, and does not feature any family-friendly activities or amenities.

You will sail on Regatta, an intimate, small ship specially designed for close-up cruising. Life onboard moves at an unhurried pace, featuring thoughtfully appointed staterooms and world-class dining.

Guests in Club Balcony rooms and above enjoy access to the Aqua Mar Spa Terrace. This outdoor deck features loungers and a whirlpool, though it doesn't include the full spa. You can also enjoy the terrace if you book a spa treatment. To reach it, simply enter through the changing rooms located within the spa area.