World's longest 371-day cruise sets sail from Rome to 62 countries

The ultimate round-the-world cruise is officially underway. Explorations by Norwegian’s Regatta departed Rome on September 1, 2026, beginning a year-long voyage that will take passengers across 62 countries, six continents and more than 220 ports.The 371-day cruise is being billed as the world’s longest cruise, giving travelers the rare opportunity to spend more than a year aboard the same ship while exploring destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America.World’s longest cruise: Where will the Regatta go?The itinerary is designed to cover a huge range of destinations rather than concentrate on one region.In Europe, passengers can expect stops including Santorini, Naples, Copenhagen and Helsinki.