Explorations by Norwegian set sail from Rome at 7pm local time on September 1.

It marks the official launch of Australia’s newest cruise line, the beginning of the world’s longest cruise, and a milestone moment for My Cruises.

Explorations by Norwegian is a new all-inclusive travel program created by My Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line that blends ocean, river and expedition cruising into trips ranging from eight days to the full 371-day world voyage.

A spokesperson for Explorations by Norwegian explains: “This is a new era of cruising that blends the best of river, ocean and expedition travel into one seamless experience.”

It is the ocean ship Regatta’s first journey around the world and for My Cruises, which is based in Queensland, it is an ambitious venture.

The spokesperson adds that travellers might join a six-month journey with its Half-World Itineraries and explore some of the globe’s most captivating destinations.

There are two voyages (two “legs” of the complete round-the world voyage).

Regatta has set out from Rome to Sydney, with visits to Bordeaux’s vineyards, the Seychelles’ white sands and to see Madagascar’s wildlife, India’s culture and New Zealand’s Milford Sound.

The other Half-World itinerary is from Sydney to London, calling at Vancouver, the Amazon, New York, Reykjavik and Galway.

mycruises.com.au

+ 7pm, September 1, Central European Summer Time was 1am, September 1, WA time.