Cruise ship Oceania Regatta will sail around the world in one year
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| jcerni30. 09. 2026 07:14:18 |
Cruise ship Oceania Regatta will visit 220 ports and 62 countries in 371 days. It is the longest continuous cruise in the world. More ...
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| LISAC1. 10. 2026 05:14:24 |
Why are you posting this here? Admin please delete.
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| Trobec1. 10. 2026 07:57:11 |
Since we're already on bizarre topics that have nothing to do with this site... does anyone remember posts about building an attic? 
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| Daaam1. 10. 2026 09:42:15 |
of course, of course we remember, maybe "lino" will know to write more #jcerni could also share an article about the maiden flight of the new Airbus A350F plane so that besides the sea the sky will also be represented 
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| jcerni2. 10. 2026 09:16:36 |
Cruise ship Oceania Regatta sailed a large part of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast of Europe on the displayed route.
The route led it from Italy towards the northern Adriatic, past Croatia and Montenegro.
It continued towards Greece, where it visited several ports and Greek islands.
The route also led it to Turkey and further towards Alexandria in Egypt.
Then it returned across the Mediterranean towards Sicily and other parts of Italy.
It sailed along the Italian western coast and visited the area of Rome and Florence.
From there it continued towards France and the French Mediterranean coast.
Barcelona and other ports in eastern Spain followed.
It also visited the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca and Ibiza.
Then it sailed towards southern Spain and through the Strait of Gibraltar.
On the African side it visited Morocco.
The route continued along the Atlantic coast of Portugal.
Among the last marked stops are the area of Lisbon and the more northern Portuguese coast.
Thus the route connected the Adriatic, Ionian, Aegean and Mediterranean seas and the Atlantic Ocean.
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| VelikiZajetnež2. 10. 2026 13:15:51 |
I think that the Venn diagram of hill people and cruise lovers looks like binoculars 
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| jcerni2. 10. 2026 15:47:25 |
Yes, the connection certainly exists. Mountaineers and sea sailing enthusiasts are not necessarily two opposing groups. In fact, they can have quite a lot in common.
Both often attract people who love nature, views, travel, exploring new places, and the feeling of freedom. The difference is mainly in the method: a mountaineer explores the landscape on foot and from height, while a sailing enthusiast does so from the sea.
Particularly interesting is the combination of cruising and hiking. The cruise ship can take you to places where you then go hiking – for example, the Greek islands, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Norwegian fjords, or along the Mediterranean coasts.
Therefore, the Venn diagram could be quite different from what the commenter jokes about:
mountains ⭕🟢⭕ sea
and in the intersection: nature – travel – views – exploration – active holidays.
If that remark was aimed at Oceania Regatta and your presentation of its journey, I would understand it mainly as a witty jab, saying that 'mountaineers' and 'cruisers' are two quite different types of travelers. But it's not some generally valid conclusion.
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| Daaam2. 10. 2026 18:35:09 |
jcerni; You're right! Of course I also find a mountain connection in Colombia and cocaine production.. Well, you have to go to the mountains, walk a bit, pick native crops, socialize with locals so they trust you with their grandmas' recipes and take the wildest paths so that in the end at the port you catch the cruise ship Oceania Regatta which connects mountain folk and seafarers and cocaine and morphine not to mention the waiter from Nepal... omg...   
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| jcerni2. 10. 2026 18:47:04 |
Logistics is an integral part of every hiking or mountain challenge. Logistics was developed by the army, because without it it cannot exist.
By sea people can travel in quite different ways. The main forms are:
- ferry – transports passengers, often also cars, buses and trucks; e.g. between islands or between the mainland and islands.
- passenger ship – intended primarily for transporting passengers between ports.
- cruise ship – large passenger ship where the vacation on the ship itself is also important; visits several ports.
- catamaran – fast vessel with two hulls; often transports only passengers, but can also transport vehicles.
- hydrofoil – fast passenger vessel that rises above the surface on underwater wings at higher speed.
- water taxi – small vessel for short transports, similar to a taxi on land.
- water bus – regular urban or suburban line on water, e.g. Venetian vaporetto.
- boat or motor boat – for short trips, excursions or transport between nearby places and islands.
- sailboat – travel mainly with the help of wind and sails, usually also has an auxiliary motor.
- yacht – private vessel for travel, holidays and longer stays at sea.
- speedboat – fast motor boat, mainly for short distances.
- excursion ship – intended for a few hours or one-day tourist excursions.
- river or coastal passenger ship – transports passengers along the coast or on rivers and canals.
- cargo ship with passenger cabins – rarer option where a smaller number of passengers can travel together with cargo.
- multihull sailboat – catamaran or trimaran – also used for longer tourist trips.
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| Daaam2. 10. 2026 18:55:27 |
you forgot about kayak and canoe #sampovem But you can complete the topic with all entry points for SUPs on all lakes of the world- That also connects us
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| Trobec2. 10. 2026 19:45:54 |
Uf... really... cool. For example SUPing on Lake Rabelj after some Montaž. On Lake Rabelj, unlike on some like Lake Bohinj, there are no restrictions.
Oh... oops... topic is about cruise ships, not mountains...
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| LISAC2. 10. 2026 19:46:26 |
Please remove such posts or block the author.
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| dragon3. 10. 2026 23:20:18 |
Jeez, some of you are really picky. What bothers you, it's posted under general discussions. Some other topics also don't have much to do with mountains. For example baking potica, painting or bathing a dog in the sea etc
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| jcerni9. 10. 2026 11:08:29 |
Cruise of the Oceania Regatta along the coasts of Portugal, Spain and France
On the shown part of the route, the Oceania Regatta sails along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula, from southern Portugal northwards, then across the Bay of Biscay to France.
26. Algarve – Portugal
The southern Portuguese coast is known for long sandy beaches, golden limestone cliffs, sea caves and picturesque fishing towns. Among the best-known places are Faro, Lagos and Portimão.
27. Lisbon – Portugal
The Portuguese capital lies at the mouth of the Tagus River into the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its historic districts, yellow trams, Belém Tower and the 25 April Bridge. In the past it was an important starting point for great maritime expeditions.
28. Porto – Portugal
The cruise ship docks at the port of Leixões, near Porto. The city lies on the Douro River and is famous for its historic centre, the famous Dom Luís I Bridge and port wine, which is produced in the Douro Valley.
29. A Coruña – Spain
The port city in Galicia lies on the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for the Roman lighthouse Tower of Hercules, the historic old town and characteristic glazed balconies. It was once an important starting point for emigrants to America.
30. Le Verdon-sur-Mer – France
The port lies at the mouth of the Gironde into the Atlantic Ocean and represents the sea gate to Bordeaux. The surroundings are known for long sandy beaches, the Cordouan lighthouse and vineyards of the Médoc region.
Characteristics of the sea route
During the voyage the landscape gradually changes. In southern Portugal sandy beaches and rocky cliffs predominate, while along northern Portugal and Galicia there is a green, rugged Atlantic coast. The cruise ship then crosses the Bay of Biscay and reaches the French coast, where dunes, pine forests and wide river mouths predominate.
The route connects three countries – Portugal, Spain and France – and ports with rich maritime, commercial and cultural history.
Add introductory summary of the route Explain the numbering of ports
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| LISAC10. 10. 2026 19:03:18 |
jcerni you're posting to yourself...
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| LISAC11. 10. 2026 18:18:54 |
Why aren't these posts being deleted?
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| jcerni14. 10. 2026 18:51:13 |
How did the cruise ship Oceania Regatta sail from Danish Aarhus to German Warnemünde?
It is clearly visible on the map that Denmark consists of peninsulas and numerous islands, among which there are relatively narrow sea passages. Nevertheless, large passenger cruise ships can also safely sail through these passages.
The cruise ship Oceania Regatta was able to sail from the Danish port of Aarhus to German Warnemünde through the Danish straits connecting the Kattegat with the Baltic Sea.
The most likely route went through the Great Belt (Storebælt), an important international shipping route between the Danish islands of Fyn and Sjælland.
Despite its relatively narrow appearance on the map, this passage is wide and deep enough for large merchant and passenger ships.
Route of the cruise ship between Denmark and Germany
1. Aarhus – Denmark
The cruise ship departed from Aarhus on the eastern coast of the Jutland peninsula and headed southeast.
2. Great Belt – Storebælt
The ship was able to continue between the islands of Fyn and Sjælland. This is the main shipping route for large ships between the Kattegat and the Baltic Sea.
3. South of the Danish islands
After passing through the Great Belt, it was able to sail past the islands of Langeland, Lolland and Falster towards the western part of the Baltic Sea.
4. Warnemünde – Germany
The cruise ship arrived at the mouth of the Warnow River and docked at the passenger port of Warnemünde near Rostock.
How is it possible to sail through such narrow passages?
The most interesting part of the voyage is the passage under the large Danish bridge Storebælt.
The height of the navigable opening under the bridge is approximately 65 meters, and the main span of the bridge measures 1,624 meters. The eastern navigation channel reaches a depth of approximately 60 meters.
Approximately 25,000 ships sail through the Great Belt every year, making it one of the most important maritime connections between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
Large ships sail in marked navigation corridors. They use nautical charts, radar, satellite navigation and the AIS system, which allows tracking of ship positions.
Maritime traffic through the Great Belt is organized and controlled so that ships can safely meet even on narrower parts of the shipping route.
Why do the sea passages look so narrow on the map?
On the map, the passages between the Danish islands look very narrow, but they are real sea straits through which even much larger ships than the cruise ship Oceania Regatta sail every day.
Regatta is approximately 181 meters long, 25.5 meters wide and has a draft of approximately 5.95 meters. Due to its relatively small dimensions compared to the largest modern cruise ships, it can easily use numerous international shipping routes.
The height of the ship above the water surface is also important, as it must be low enough for safe passage under bridges.
Sailing towards the German coast
After passing through the Danish straits, the cruise ship continued sailing through the western part of the Baltic Sea towards the German coast.
The port of Warnemünde lies at the mouth of the Warnow River and is one of the most important German ports for cruise ships. The ship had a scheduled arrival at 6:30 and departure at 22:00 on October 14, 2026.
The exact route of the cruise ship Oceania Regatta between Aarhus and Warnemünde cannot be confirmed without historical AIS data. In addition to the route through the Great Belt, a route through Øresund, the sea strait between Denmark and Sweden, is also possible.
Both routes allow passage from northern Danish waters into the Baltic Sea.
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