Dining - Explorations by Norwegian

Grand Dining Room

Terrace Café

Waves Grill

Toscana

Polo Grill

Le Bistro

Lotus Garden

Always-Included Beverages

Enjoy always-included specialty dining and beverages

Savour the exquisite flavours onboard Regatta, where dining and beverages are as much a part of the journey as the destinations themselves. With a collection of thoughtfully curated restaurants, each with its own culinary identity, every meal is an experience in its own right. You’ll enjoy dining designed to fit the journey. With no fixed schedules to interrupt your exploration, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dine at your own pace after a day onshore or between onboard activities.

Grand Dining Room

The Grand Dining Room is an elegant, welcoming space inspired by Europe’s revered five‑star hotel restaurants, with ever‑evolving menus designed to suit the tastes of Australian, New Zealand and British travellers. Offering an industry‑leading range of dishes and some of the best service at sea, it’s a dining experience defined by flexibility and ease. Open seating means no assigned tables, no set dining times and no reservations required.

Terrace Café

The heart of casual dining onboard, Terrace Café serves an ever-changing global buffet with sweeping ocean views as the backdrop. Live cooking stations – from a carving station and grill to a pasta station and wok – keep things fresh and dynamic, while an indulgent dessert spread rounds out every visit. Effortless, abundant and always open to the breeze.

Waves Grill

When the sun is high and the mood is easy, Waves Grill delivers poolside dining with a gourmet edge. Stacked sandwiches, crispy shrimp rolls, Cuban bread and a line-up of seriously good burgers make this the go-to spot for relaxed afternoons spent between the pool and the port.

Toscana

Toscana brings the warmth and soul of regional Italian cooking to sea. Handmade pastas, silky risottos, beautifully grilled fish and classic Italian mains are served in an intimate, unhurried setting – the kind of dinner that stretches pleasantly into the evening.

Polo Grill

Polo Grill is the signature steakhouse of Explorations by Norwegian – refined, indulgent and built for a long night at the table. Premium cuts, impeccable sourcing and a menu of classic accompaniments create an experience that’s polished without being pretentious. A natural choice for a special evening onboard.

Le Bistro

Le Bistro celebrates classic French cuisine, brining bold, time-honoured favourites to the table. Rich, deeply flavoured dishes – from escargot and onion soup to perfectly cooked steak au poivre and slow-braised specialties – are served in an intimate setting designed for lingering evenings. Elegant without excess, it’s a celebration of technique, heritage and atmosphere. Available exclusively on sailings longer than 15 days.

Lotus Garden

Lotus Garden offers a vibrant journey through Asia’s most loved flavours, balancing comfort and complexity in every dish. Fragrant curries, delicate sushi, steaming noodles and sizzling stir-fries come together in a menu that moves effortlessly from light to indulgent. Fresh, colourful and full of energy, it’s a dynamic dining experience that captures the spirit of the region. Available exclusively on sailings longer than 15 days.

Always-Included Beverages

Dining onboard is always accompanied by something worth raising a glass to, with quality behind every pour in the always-included beverage package. Spirits sit alongside a thoughtfully curated wine list spanning the great wine regions of France, Italy, New Zealand and California, complemented by a selection of bottled still and sparkling waters. More than a standard drinks list, this is a collection chosen to enhance every experience.

“You can look at other cruises that may be cheaper, but when you get on there you’ve got to pay for everything. Even though we’re not big drinkers, we just like to know everything’s included. [The service] was very, very attentive, that’s for sure. We like to go out and eat a lot, a lot of degustation-type food…it’s really nice to see the two specialty restaurants. The desserts were lovely. The entrées were outstanding…the wines were lovely.”

– Kylie & Paul

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll enjoy an always-included beverage package with every Explorations by Norwegian sailing, featuring a wide selection of spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass, beer, juices and soft drinks. Self-serve tea, coffee and hot beverages can also be enjoyed throughout the day at Terrace Café.

For more information, browse our sample beverage list.

Yes. Your exploration already includes a generous beverage package featuring selected spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass, beer, juices and soft drinks, but you can choose to upgrade your package once onboard for access to a broader premium selection.

There are two upgraded beverage packages available. The Barista Coffee & Premium Water Package includes freshly brewed barista coffee at Grand Bar and Baristas, specialty coffees and premium bottled waters from USD$12 per person, per day. The Elevated Experience Package includes all top-shelf premium spirits, freshly brewed barista coffee at Grand Bar and Baristas, specialty coffees, premium bottled waters and 20% savings on all bottles of champagne and wine purchased onboard from USD$30 per person, per day.

Beverage package upgrades are available for purchase once onboard and cannot be pre-purchased prior to sailing. Simply visit Guest Services or speak with the onboard team after embarkation to learn more about available upgrade options and pricing.

Every Explorations by Norwegian stateroom includes specialty dining experiences, so you can enjoy some of Regatta’s most celebrated restaurants as part of your voyage. The number of included specialty dining experiences varies depending on your stateroom category. Most staterooms include two specialty dining experiences, while selected Penthouse and Suite categories include additional specialty dining privileges.

Specialty dining venues include Toscana, known for its authentic Italian cuisine, and Polo Grill, the ship’s elegant steakhouse. On sailings exceeding 14 nights, Toscana will transform into Lotus Garden, serving vibrant Asian cuisine, and Polo Grill will transform into Le Bistro, a classic French restaurant, partway through your voyage.

Specialty dining reservations at Polo Grill and Toscana can be made before your voyage through the My Explorations Portal, under ‘My Account’. For suite categories, reservations will open 75 days prior to your voyage. Club Balcony Staterooms can access reservations from 60 days prior, and all other stateroom categories can access reservations from 45 days prior. Online reservations close seven days before departure, however additional availability will be offered onboard.

Reservations for Lotus Garden and Le Bistro (exclusive to sailings exceeding 14 nights) are not currently available through the My Explorations Portal. Please visit the Onboard Dining Reservations Team to arrange your booking.

Yes. Complimentary room service is included across all stateroom categories onboard Regatta, giving you the flexibility to enjoy a meal, snack or refreshment from the comfort and privacy of your room.

Yes. We recognise that some guests may wish to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard Regatta to enjoy during their voyage, whether it’s a cherished bottle from your personal collection, a favourite nightcap or a carefully selected craft beer. The following beverages are allowed to be brought onboard:

Wine and Champagne: up to six 750ml bottles are permitted to be brought onboard per stateroom.
Spirits: one 1L bottle may be brought onboard per stateroom.
Beer: up to 12 cans or bottles not exceeding 355ml may be brought onboard per stateroom.

These allowances apply to beverages brought onboard at embarkation or purchased in ports of call. For guests embarking on a world cruise itinerary, spirits and beer allowances reset per segment, while up to 60 bottles of wine or Champagne are permitted for the entire voyage.

These guidelines are intended to support your experience while maintaining onboard service standards, ensuring safety and complying with international customs regulations. Please be aware that all policies are subject to the laws and regulations of local authorities at each port. If you exceed the permitted allowances, excess beverages will be stored by ship security and returned to you upon disembarkation.

Personal beverages are to be enjoyed in your stateroom only, and are not permitted in dining venues or public areas, with the exception of wine or Champagne, which may be enjoyed in onboard dining venues with a USD$25 corkage fee.

TESTIMONIALS

“Three days onboard and I am hooked. Vegemite for breakfast….an Australian cruise director…Love it so much we have booked Miami to New York next year!”

– Sharon Harris

“It was such a good experience…we’d only been on the ship for four hours and we booked another one. It’s spoiled me for another cruise now.”

– Lynne & Mark

“…Absolutely fantastic…a great vibe…friendly people and staff. The quality of the rooms, service, food, entertainment…It ticks all the boxes, and I love the day trips. So well organised.”

– Sharon Madden

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