World's longest 371-day cruise sets sail from Rome to 62 countries
The cruise ship Regatta has departed from Rome on a 371-day voyage covering 62 countries and six continents. This record-breaking journey offers passengers an extended, all-inclusive living experience at sea.
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This voyage represents a niche but growing trend in luxury travel, highlighting the demand for long-term, immersive global tourism experiences.
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.
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