Oceania Regatta

Former names: R2, R-Two (Renaissance Cruises)

Oceania Regatta current position

Oceania Regatta current location is at South Pacific Ocean (coordinates -20.82964 S / 176.48351 E) cruising at speed of 16.1 kn (30 km/h | 19 mph) en route to FJ LAUTOKA. The AIS position was reported 43 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of Oceania Regatta

Oceania Regatta current cruise is 35 days, one-way from Auckland to Papeete. Prices start from USD 14299 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 24 Feb, 2024 and ends on 30 Mar, 2024.

Date / TimePort
24 Feb 19:00    Departing from Auckland, New Zealand hotels
25 Feb 07:00 - 17:00    Bay of Islands, Russell, New Zealand
26 Feb 07:00 - 15:00    Tauranga, Rotorua, New Zealand
27 Feb 10:00 - 18:00    Napier, New Zealand
28 Feb 12:00 - 19:00    Picton, New Zealand
29 Feb 09:00 - 19:00    Lyttelton-Christchurch, New Zealand
01 Mar 09:00 - 20:00    Dunedin, Port Chalmers, New Zealand
02 Mar 08:00 - 19:00    Bluff NZ, New Zealand
06 Mar 12:00 - 07 Mar 04:00    Melbourne, Victoria Australia
07 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Geelong, Victoria Australia
08 Mar 09:00 - 19:00    Burnie, Tasmania Australia
10 Mar 07:00 - 18:00    Sydney, NSW Australia
14 Mar 08:00 - 16:00    Napier, New Zealand
15 Mar 10:00 - 20:00    Tauranga, Rotorua, New Zealand
16 Mar 08:00 - 20:00    Auckland, New Zealand
17 Mar 08:00 - 17:00    Bay of Islands, Russell, New Zealand
20 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Lautoka, Fiji
21 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Suva, Viti Levu Island Fiji
23 Mar 08:00 - 17:00    Pago Pago, Tutuila Island American Samoa
23 Mar 09:00 - 18:00    Apia, Upolu Island Samoa
26 Mar 13:00 - 27 Mar 19:00    Bora Bora Island, Vaitape, Society Islands French Polynesia
28 Mar 07:00 - 21:00    Raiatea Island, Uturoa, French Polynesia
29 Mar 07:00 - 16:00    Moorea Island, Society Islands French Polynesia
29 Mar 19:00    Papeete, Tahiti Island French Polynesia
30 Mar    Arriving in Papeete, Tahiti Island French Polynesia hotels

Specifications of Oceania Regatta

Year of build1998  /  Age: 26
Flag state Marshall Islands
BuilderChantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, STX France)
ClassRenaissance / R-Class
Building costGBP 150 million (USD 200 million)
Speed18 kn / 33 km/h / 21 mph
Length (LOA)181 m / 594 ft
Beam (width)25 m / 82 ft
Gross Tonnage30277 gt
Passengers698 - 803
Crew372
Passengers-to-space ratio38
Decks11
Cabins349
Decks with cabins5
Last Refurbishment2022
Sister-shipsAzamara (Journey, Quest, Pursuit, Onward), Oceania (Insignia, Nautica, Sirena)
Former namesR2, R-Two (Renaissance Cruises)
Christened byMarcia Del Rio
Owner(NCLH) Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
OperatorOceania Cruises Inc

Oceania Regatta Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Feb 24 15 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland $8399
2024 Feb 24 35 days, one-way from Auckland to Papeete Auckland $14299
2024 Feb 24 56 days, one-way from Auckland to Los Angeles Auckland $22849
2024 Mar 10 20 days, one-way from Sydney to Papeete Sydney $6499
2024 Mar 10 41 days, one-way from Sydney to Los Angeles Sydney $12199
2024 Mar 30 21 days, one-way from Papeete to Los Angeles Papeete $5999
2024 Apr 20 11 days, round-trip Bridge to Mexico Los Angeles to Los Angeles Los Angeles
2024 Apr 20 23 days, one-way from Los Angeles to Vancouver Los Angeles
2024 May 01 12 days, one-way from Los Angeles to Vancouver Los Angeles $2699
2024 May 13 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $3099
2024 May 20 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $3899
2024 May 30 11 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seattle Vancouver $3199
2024 Jun 10 11 days, round-trip Wildlife Frontiers Seattle to Seattle Seattle $4199
2024 Jun 21 7 days, round-trip Visions of Alaska Seattle to Seattle Seattle $3099
2024 Jun 28 11 days, round-trip Alaska Dreams Seattle to Seattle Seattle $4199
2024 Jul 09 10 days, round-trip Radiant Alaska Seattle to Seattle Seattle
2024 Jul 19 7 days, round-trip Visions of Alaska Seattle to Seattle Seattle $3199
2024 Jul 26 11 days, round-trip Alaska Dreams Seattle to Seattle Seattle $4299
2024 Aug 06 10 days, round-trip Radiant Alaska Seattle to Seattle Seattle $4199
2024 Aug 16 12 days, round-trip Alaskan Apogee Seattle to Seattle Seattle $3699
2024 Aug 28 10 days, one-way from Seattle to Vancouver Seattle $3199
2024 Sep 07 7 days, round-trip Native Lands of Alaska Vancouver to Vancouver Vancouver $2599
2024 Sep 14 12 days, one-way from Vancouver to Los Angeles Vancouver $2999
2024 Sep 14 19 days, one-way from Vancouver to Los Angeles Vancouver $5799
2024 Sep 26 7 days, round-trip West Coast Vines Los Angeles to Los Angeles Los Angeles $2749
2024 Oct 03 26 days, one-way from Los Angeles to Yokohama Los Angeles $5799
2024 Oct 03 42 days, one-way from Los Angeles to Singapore Los Angeles
2024 Oct 03 66 days, one-way from Los Angeles to Auckland Los Angeles
2024 Oct 03 80 days, one-way from Los Angeles to Sydney Los Angeles
2024 Oct 29 16 days, one-way from Yokohama to Singapore Yokohama
2024 Oct 29 40 days, one-way from Yokohama to Auckland Yokohama
2024 Oct 29 54 days, one-way from Yokohama to Sydney Yokohama
2024 Nov 14 24 days, one-way from Singapore to Auckland Singapore $6599
2024 Nov 14 38 days, one-way from Singapore to Sydney Singapore $12899
2024 Dec 08 14 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland $7099
2024 Dec 22 20 days, one-way from Sydney to Fremantle Sydney $8199
2024 Dec 22 34 days, round-trip Essential Australia Sydney to Sydney Sydney $13399
2024 Dec 22 50 days, round-trip Visions of Oceania Sydney to Sydney Sydney $22999
2025 Jan 11 14 days, one-way from Fremantle to Sydney Fremantle
2025 Jan 25 16 days, round-trip Treasures of Captain Cook Sydney to Sydney Sydney $8699
2025 Feb 10 14 days, one-way from Sydney to Auckland Sydney $7799
2025 Feb 24 14 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland $7799
2025 Feb 24 34 days, one-way from Auckland to Singapore Auckland $12899
2025 Mar 10 20 days, one-way from Sydney to Singapore Sydney $7099
2025 Apr 09 15 days, one-way from Singapore to Keelung Singapore $6399
2025 Apr 09 29 days, one-way from Singapore to Kobe-Osaka Singapore $11599
2025 Apr 24 14 days, one-way from Keelung to Kobe-Osaka Keelung $6499
2025 Apr 24 28 days, one-way from Keelung to Tokyo Keelung $11099
2025 May 08 14 days, one-way from Kobe-Osaka to Tokyo Kobe-Osaka $6699
2025 May 22 12 days, one-way from Tokyo to Hong Kong Tokyo $5499
2025 May 22 32 days, one-way from Tokyo to Benoa Tokyo $11499
2025 May 22 71 days, one-way from Tokyo to Honolulu Tokyo $26399
2025 Jun 03 20 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Benoa Hong Kong $8099
2025 Jun 03 44 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Papeete Hong Kong $14799
2025 Jun 23 39 days, one-way from Benoa to Honolulu Benoa $11999
2025 Jun 23 24 days, one-way from Benoa to Papeete Benoa $9899
2025 Jul 17 15 days, one-way from Papeete to Honolulu Papeete $5799
2025 Aug 01 15 days, one-way from Honolulu to Papeete Honolulu $5399
2025 Aug 16 10 days, round-trip Tahitian Legends Papeete to Papeete Papeete $5099
2025 Aug 26 10 days, round-trip Tahitian Legends Papeete to Papeete Papeete $5099
2025 Sep 05 10 days, round-trip Tahitian Legends Papeete to Papeete Papeete $5099
2025 Sep 15 15 days, one-way from Papeete to Honolulu Papeete $5499
2025 Sep 30 15 days, one-way from Honolulu to Papeete Honolulu $5399
2025 Oct 15 18 days, one-way from Papeete to Los Angeles Papeete $5099

Oceania Regatta Review

Review of Oceania Regatta

The 1998-built (as "R Two") Oceania Regatta cruise ship is the fleet's second R-Class boat, with sisterships Nautica,Insignia and Sirena (Ocean Princess). Oceania Cruises Regatta ship was drydock refurbished in 2019 (September) as part of the OceaniaNEXT fleet renovation project (2019-2020).

The vessel (IMO number 9156474) is currently Marshall Islands/France-flagged (MMSI 538001664) and registered in Majuro.

History - construction and ownership

Oceania Cruises is a US passenger shipping company and luxury travel brand owned by NCLH-Norwegian (shipowner), Between April 2007 and September 2014, the company (as part of "Prestige Cruise Holdings") was owned by Apollo Management LP - one of the world's largest private investment equity funds. Since September 2014, Oceania and the sister company RSSC-Regent are owned by NCLH - acquired at a total cost of USD 3 billion. Oceania ships offer luxury cruises with relatively shorter itineraries, as well as Around The World voyages up to 180 days in length.

Oceania Regatta cruise ship

The 700-passenger ship Regatta was built as one of a series of 8 vessels for Renaissance Cruises. The cruise ship ceased operations in late 2001 and became the first of 3 identical vessels launched by Oceania. When Regatta debuted, her smoking policy (or non-smoking policy) was the stiffest in the industry and remained so for 3 years. At the time, there were only two sections onboard in which passengers could smoke: a small place forward of the swimming pool on the starboard side and a small, indoor space at the aft of one of the vessel's lounges. Cruisers caught lighting up on their verandas or in their cabins were politely reminded - once - that this was not available and was then threatened with unceremonious debarkation if continued. This restrictive policy is more general now, and the fact that Oceania cruise ships still have a smoking zone in one of the lounges makes it one of the more liberal cruise lines.

Decks and Cabins

Oceania Regatta staterooms (349 total, in 16 grades) include 62 Suites, 170 Balcony, 89 Oceanview (including 14 single-occupancy) and 28 Inside cabins. Most staterooms (66%) are Balcony and sized 175 ft2 / 16 m2. Most cabin balconies are smaller (sized 45 ft2 / 4 m2).

The largest accommodations are the Owners Suites (620 ft / 58 m2 plus 345 ft2 / 32 m2 terrace).

The boat has 11 decks, of which 9 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Regatta guests take advantage of the flexibility of 4 open-seating dining venues. The Grand Dining Room serves Continental cuisine. it is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Alternative, reservations-required options are Toscana, which offers gourmet Italian food, and the steak house Polo Grill. The buffet restaurant Terraces serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is transformed into "Tapas on the Terrace" at night for a relaxed atmosphere. All dining venues have bars, and there is no cover charge. In addition, a poolside grill offers hamburgers, sandwiches and salads at lunchtime. There is also a pizzeria in the buffet area. The observation lounge Horizons serves afternoon tea. Room service is available 24 hours.

Follows the complete list of Regatta restaurants and food bars.

  • Grand Dining Room (complimentary 340-seat restaurant for open seating Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; offers French-inspired dishes, and menus change daily)
  • Waves Grill (casual dining fast-food bar; serves the pool deck area with made-to-order daily specialities and gelato ice cream)
  • Terrace Cafe & Bar (casual buffet restaurant, complimentary; open for breakfast and lunch; features indoor and outdoor sitting areas; the Terrace Bar serves as a small pizzeria as well; the Terrace Cafe transforms into “Tapas On The Terrace” at night serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine)
  • Toscana (96-seat Italian fine dining restaurant, dinner-only, reservations-only, complimentary; offers traditional Italian cuisine)
  • Polo Grill (96-seat Steakhouse restaurant, complimentary; reservations required).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

At the time of its onset, Oceania's management had clear objectives: to offer luxury service without becoming a luxurious cruise line. Priced in the premium or luxurious range, Regatta offers an experience that's near to luxury without being an all-inclusive ship. Although her cabins are smaller than those offered on most luxury vessels, the conveniences, attentive service and delicious cuisine are probably to fool most people into believing they are traveling in ultra-luxury style.

Oceania Regatta cruise ship

Follows the complete list of Regatta lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

  • Regatta Lounge (main showroom/theatre for live evening entertainment and themed dancing parties; hosts daily trivia quizzes, lectures and presentations)
  • The Casino (operates with USD bets; served by the Casino Bar)
  • Martinis (a piano bar serving a variety of Martinis)
  • Two Boutiques (duty-free perfumes, jewelry, Oceania-logo merchandise, clothes, gifts, convenience goods)
  • Upper Hall lounge area (with grand piano for live performances; served by the Martinis Bar)
  • Grand Bar (wine bar; hosts wine tastings; served by Baristas making complimentary illy beverages)
  • Regatta Wellness Center (includes a Spa Terrace, Spa Whirlpool, Steam Rooms, Treatment Rooms, Styling Salon, Canyon Ranch Spa Club, Fitness/Gym, and Boardroom (cards playing and board games; Canyon Ranch Spa Club treatments include: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Healing Energy, Body Wraps and Scrubs, Skin Care, Tanning, Massages and Exotic Treatments.)
  • Oceania@Sea (24-hour Internet computers room; Private lessons/group classes are also provided)
  • Pool area (with one swimming pool, two Whirlpools, sunbathing area and a Band Stand; served by the Waves Bar)
  • The Patio (outdoor shaded lounge with chairs, daybeds, sofas)
  • Horizons (Lounge & Bar served by the Horizons Bar; has floor-ceiling windows, live entertainment, full bar; also serves Afternoon Tea; becomes a nightclub at night)
  • Fitness Track (Power Walking/Jogging Track); Promenade (Deck 5)
  • The Library (1000+ books of which many port-destination guide books)
  • Sun Deck (served by the Polo Bar; has sunloungers, showers, deck games - Shuffleboard, Golf Driving Net, 9-hole Mini-Golf putting greens).

Itineraries

MS Regatta's itinerary program is based on World Cruises leaving roundtrip from the USA (Miami and Los Angeles) with various segments. The ship also operates exotic itineraries in South America, the Caribbean, Panama Canal transits, Alaska (from Seattle WA USA), Canada and New England (from NYC-New York and Montreal).

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Oceania Regatta cruise ship is the line's second vessel of the Renaissance-class along with her fleet mates InsigniaNautica and Sirena (Ocean Princess). Of this marine vessel class are also the Azamara ships Journey, Pursuit, Quest and Onward.

MS Regatta was ordered and operated as "R-Two" by Renaissance Cruises between 1998-2002. After the company's bankruptcy, R-Two was bought and transferred to Oceania. She sailed as "Insignia" (2002-2003) and as "ms Regatta" (since 2003).

On September 2, 2014, NCLH-Norwegian purchased the company "Prestige Cruise Holdings" (owner of Oceania and RSSC-Regent) for USD 3,025 billion, thus becoming the official owner of all vessels in both fleets.

Apollo Group provides all Oceania ships with the entire onboard hotel product and services. This includes administration, food staff (preparation and serving), housekeeping staff, also the vessel's provisioning and crewing. Other cruise lines served by Apollo are Thomson UK (Marella Cruises) and RSSC-Regent.

The line's owner NCLH-Norwegian received the Government's permission to operate cruises to Cuba from the USA, with three Oceania ships - Marina (starting at the end of 2016), Regatta (starting in 2017) and Insignia (Nov-Dec 2017). Oceania ships operated a variety of itineraries, including a circumnavigation of Cuba (with stops in ports Cienfuegos and Havana) and also visiting Cuba as part of some Panama Canal transition cruises.

Oceania Regatta refurbishment 2019 review

Regatta ship's OceaniaNEXT refurbishment 2019 (September 7-23) in Vancouver Canada resulted in the following changes:

  • New public spaces include open-floor design Lobby with Reception Hall (lower level) and Upper Hall (2nd level). They are connected via Grand Staircase (decorated with railings and balustrades) and feature a large crystal chandelier (with hanging pieces of hand-painted glass).
  • Grand Dining Room (aft on Deck 5) received new premium dining furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandelier.
  • Martinis (piano bar lounge on Deck 5) was redesigned, new silver-white marble bar top and walnut paneling were added.
  • All staterooms were completely overhauled (redesigned and refurnished) and upgraded with custom-made furniture, polished wood, stone finishes, designer accessories, smart HDTVs (interactive / infotainment system with movies-on-demand and Internet), USB ports, LED lighting.
  • All cabin bathrooms were overhauled and received new tiling, surfaces, fixtures, designer accessories, vanities, glass shower enclosures.
  • Penthouse-Vista-Owner suite bathrooms were enlarged and upgraded with Carrara marble, onyx and polished granite tops.

Oceania's 2018-2022 drydock projects (ships Insignia, Nautica, Regatta, Sirena) cost the company ~USD 100 million.

Oceania Regatta refurbishment 2016 review

The list of deckplan changes after drydock 2016 refurbishment in Vancouver (April 24 - June 6) included:

  • All passenger cabins received new decors, new furnishings and luxury fabrics.
  • All cabin bathrooms were upgraded with oversized showers. Owner and Vista suite bathrooms received new vanities (made of onyx and granite).
  • Penthouse Suites were remodeled like on Marina-Riviera ships.
  • "Horizons" bar lounge (Deck 10) received new colors and furnishings.
  • All lounges were renovated with new carpeting, chairs, premium fabrics and upholstery.
  • "Martinis" bar lounge (Deck 5) and Lido Pool area (Deck 9) received new furnishings.
  • Ship's Spa complex (Deck 9) was remodeled with 2 new steam rooms, while locker rooms were redecorated with new custom-made tiles and mosaics.
  • Terrace Cafe (buffet on Deck 9 aft) was redecorated, and Terrace Grill station was added (similar to Marina-Riviera ships).
  • Grand Bar (Deck 5) received Barista coffee machines and the amenities was upgraded with complimentary illy coffees and gourmet desserts.
  • New deck games (Deck 11) include Shuffleboard and 9-hole Mini-Golf putting green.

Oceania's 2016 drydock projects (ships Nautica, Insignia, Regatta) cost the company ~USD 50 million.