Explorations by Norwegian REGATTA: Full Ship Review + Travel Guides Filming On Board!

I’ve just disembarked from Explorations by Norwegian’s Regatta, formerly Oceania Regatta, after sailing aboard this fantastic small cruise ship during her inaugural season under the new Explorations by Norwegian brand. In this full Regatta ship review, I take you around the vessel and show you what it’s really like to cruise with just 670 passengers and around 400 crew looking after you. We explore the restaurants and dining, included drinks, bars and lounges, outdoor spaces and places to relax, as well as some of the quirks, advantages and compromises of travelling aboard a smaller cruise ship rather than one of today's enormous resort-style vessels. There was also something rather unexpected happening during our cruise. The hugely popular Australian TV series Travel Guides was filming on board Regatta, and you'll see some of the filming taking place during this review. Our cruise was booked through Cruise Club UK / My Cruise, sailing from Athens to Barcelona. It was also a particularly special trip for me because I travelled with my dad. Subscribe to Tink & Nick to see the full edit of our adventure as Dad and I travel from Athens to Alexandria and Cairo in Egypt, visit the Greek islands, continue through Italy, and eventually disembark in Barcelona. If you're considering an Explorations by Norwegian cruise, remember Regatta from her days with Oceania Cruises, are researching small ship cruising, or are simply curious about the new brand, I hope this independent passenger review gives you a really useful look at what you can expect on board. Filmed aboard Explorations by Norwegian Regatta, late September 2026. This is an independent, non-monetised passenger review.