Repositioning cruises

Planning this cruise ON THE REGATTA Repositioning cruises are usually good buys, and Oceania’s certainly fit that mold. Our Regatta repositioning cruise was billed as two-for-one, with free airfare. Booking directly with the line, we paid about $5,000 for the two of us, including round-trip airfare from New York City, airport transfers, taxes, government fees and insurance. Two caveats: Smokers are relegated to a pair of small, unattractive spaces on the Regatta, which is a huge plus for everyone else. No smoking in cabins or on private verandas. And there are no programs for children, whose presence aboard is not encouraged.Upcoming repositioning trips: In March, the Regatta will sail from Miami to Barcelona, Spain, on a 12-day voyage (fares start at $1,299 per person, double occupancy), and Oceania’s Insignia will sail from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona (starting at $2,199) on a 15-day voyage. In November, the Regatta will sail from Barcelona to Miami on a 14-day trip ($1,699), and the Insignia sails from Barcelona to Rio on a 24-night trip ($2,599).On travel.latimes.com For more shipshape views of the Regatta, log on to latimes.com/regatta.