Costa Cruise in the Mediterrannean

Cruise the Mediterranean and you will experience Europe the way it is meant to be experienced. Join us on a Kosher cruise from timeless Spain, to underexplored Tunisia, to amazing Sicily and Italy. A classic cruise in every sense of the word.

Best Kosher Cruises Announcements!

Kosherica Presents The First Leading Pesach Hotel of the World Program

Value-Added Luxury at Affordable Prices

Kosherica is proud to announce its first-ever Leading Pesach Hotel of the World Program.

Kosherica’s inaugural 2010 Leading Pesach Hotel of the World Program gets underway this spring at the Miami Biltmore Resort and Spa. The program combines a five-star vacation experience with signature Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisrael and Pas Yisrael gourmet meals at affordable prices.

While some Passover programs easily exceed costs of $4,000 or $5,000 per person, Kosherica’s seven-day luxury Passover packages – complete with full board and sedarim -- start at $3,480 in the United States or Israel. And Kosherica value-added cruises begin at $1,600.*

Since its founding in 1996, Kosherica has brought more passengers to international ports of call at affordable prices than all other kosher cruise companies combined.

“As the company that started it all, we’ve set the bar high. And we keep setting it higher and higher,” says Kosherica Owner and CEO Yehuda Shifman. “No other company knows better how to combine honest value with five-star luxury. Our new Leading Pesach Hotel of the World Program is the perfect example of Kosherica’s long-established tradition: combining the best in luxurious kosher travel with affordable pricing.”

A proven industry leader, Kosherica has set new standards at sea--with an extensive menu of luxury cruises to exotic ports of call--and on land, with luxurious Passover programs. And it’s no secret Kosherica’s full-service packages nourish both body and soul. This family-owned business offers everything from meaningful Shabbat services, inspiring lectures with scholars in residence, Daf Yomi classes and Minyanim to top-notch live concerts with Jewish headliners, all-women’s dance classes, movie screenings, mixers and more.

Passover 2010

This spring, Kosherica serves up its first annual Leading Pesach Hotel of the World Program. For a Passover vacation different from all others, escape kosher l’Pesach style to three fantastic venues: Miami’s legendary Biltmore Golf Resort and Spa, Israel’s wonderful Moriah Plaza Tiberias and Ramat Rachel resort in Jerusalem. Packages begin Passover eve, Tuesday, March 30, with optional pre- and post-holiday hotel night add-ons at each location. Shorter packages are also available at adjusted rates.

The elegant, alluring and tranquil Miami Biltmore Golf Resort and Spa is a European-style national historic landmark listed among the luxurious “Leading Hotels of the World.” Grand hotel rooms and suites are paired with a world-class spa offering a plethora of treatments, as well as a 10,000-sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center, an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis courts and the renowned, oversized Biltmore pool. Its private cabana suites, with personalized butler service, rest among palms, bougainvillea and hibiscus. Keeping with its well established tradition, Kosherica invites a brilliant thinker and teacher for insightful classes, holiday drashot and on-site rabbinic leadership. Last year’s Scholar in Residence, for example, was Rabbi Marc Schneier, named by Newsweek magazine as one of America’s top 50 rabbis. Seven-night packages starting at $3,480 include all meals, a sumptuous tea room, Jewish programming and two complete glatt kosher Passover seders. Optional spa services are available ala carte. Note: Please register early for medical conferences for all interested physicians.

On the shores of Lake Kinneret, the Moriah Plaza Tiberias indulges the senses. Enjoy wet and dry saunas, hot and cold Jacuzzis, an outdoor pool and a wealth of spa treatments ranging from Swedish, sports and tai, to shiatsu, reiki meditation, Aior-veda and more. Nearby attractions include the legendary Hamat Tiveria Hot Springs, boating, water skiing, parasailing and easy access to the best of Israel's excursions, including horseback riding, wine tasting and day trips to the historic holy city of Tsfat, the birthplace of Kaballah, “L’cha Dodi” and legions of mystics, rabbis and teachers. This year’s Scholar in Residence is Rabbi Daniel Beller. Seven-night packages include all meals, tea room, Jewish programming and sedarim. Optional spa services are available ala carte.

In the pine covered hills of the Jerusalem forest, the Ramat Rachel Hotel, Congress and Spa complex merges with the city’s green belt of natural woods and picturesque landscape. Here, in the heart of the Jewish world, the Old City calls, archaeological remains testify to the history of the Jewish people, and an exclusive country club, spa, swimming pool and fitness center cater to modern needs for rest and relaxation. Seven-night packages include all meals, tea room, Jewish programming and sedarim. Optional spa services are available ala carte.

2010 Passover at the Miami Biltmore Hotel

* Beautiful grounds including LARGEST HOTEL POOL in the US.
* Incredible 18 Hole Donald Ross designed golf course and 10 tennis courts. Leading Hotels of the World
* Delightful in-room amenities in a contemporary setting including luxurious comfort bedding and a flat screen TV.
* Complimentary entrance to the lavish and luxurious Biltmore Spa and Fitness Center
* Sumptuous and Superb famous Kosherica Tea Room.
* Teen and adult activities programs and entertainment.
* Excellent, fun, and educational Children's day camp and infant care programs.
* Quickly becoming one of the most desirable Passover Hotels worldwide.

ALASKA SUMMER CRUISES!

Join us in Alaska next summer for the Kosher cruise of a lifetime! Imagine standing on your private verandah and watching whales breach and eagles soar. Imagine being among the lucky few to spend a whole day in Glacier Bay National Park. Imagine traveling through Alaska’s sublime beauty and frontier ports in unsurpassed luxury and comfort. The Glatt Kosher Cruise cruise to Alaska.

Jewish Music Festival!

Kosherica, in association with the American Society For The Advancement of Cantorial Arts, is proud to present the greatest Chazzanim of our generation on a stunning 7-day Festival of Jewish Music Cruise featuring Cantorial Opera, Yiddish and Israeli Music!

Mediterranean Kosher Cruises!

Take a Kosher cruise to the Mediterranean! Join Best Kosher Cruises on an amazing journey of the Old World in summer 2010. Departing out of Rome, the Eastern Mediterranean cruise will be departing July 26...book now while there's still room!

Kosherica Cruises: Fabulous Destinations and Elegant Dining

Spending Shabbat on the
Aegean Sea with Kosherica
wasn’t any different on this huge
ocean liner than at any other
luxury hotel. For my wife and
me and nearly 100 others who
were aboard the Costa Fortuna
with its passenger load of nearly
3500, the kosher cuisine was
remarkable.
Offy Schiffman, part of
the family that owns Kosherica,
made sure that the visits
to ports in Italy, Greece and
Croatia amounted to more than
just a cruise aboard an elegant
ship. He and a team of mashgichim
oversaw a glatt-kosher
presentation that was sumptuous,
fresh, and creative.
Offy guards the kitchens
like a hawk to assure quality
as well as kashrus. It is standard
for Kosherica to have as
many as 6 mashgichim aboard
its cruises.
READ MORE at Kosherica.com....

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST!

Thanks to Kosherica.com for their helpful to-do list:

* Identification requirements vary with every trip. Be sure to know exactly what type of I.D. you will be required to present before you go.
* Leave copies of your passport, airline tickets, traveler's cheques and credit cards with a family member or a friend back on the mainland.
* Some countries require certain immunizations to enter. Discuss you travel plans with a doctor. It may be necessary to bring proof of immunizations with you.
* Setting up a web-based e-mail account before you depart (such as Hotmail, Yahoo or AOL) makes it easy to e-mail friends and family while you're abroad.
* Always call to confirm your flight 24 hours prior to departure.
* If you have any ongoing medical conditions, ask your doctor to write up a brief medical history for you to travel with.
* Double-check your flight information and airline documents for accuracy.
* Remember, if you book "cruise only", you are responsible for arriving at the port in time for check-in, security and departure.
* If you plan to bring a hair dryer or an electric razor, inquire with your cruise line as to what the cabin voltage will be. You may need an adaptor.
* Leave the ship's contact information with a friend or family member back home. This information can usually be found on the cruise line's web site or by contacting them directly by phone.
* Check-in and security procedures can be involved. Be sure to arrive at the embarkation area at least two hours prior to sailing. If you board early, there are plenty of activities that begin before the ship leaves port.
* Most lines send an onboard credit card application form with the tickets. To save time, complete the form beforehand and bring it with you when you check-in.
* Some lines help you save time by allowing you to complete your immigration and embarkation forms online. Check with your cruise line.
* You'll be given a receipt when you hand over your passport upon boarding. If not, ask for one.
* Reading up on your ports of call (in guidebooks and on the Internet) can greatly enrich your journey. In addition, most ships have a library with information on your destinations.
* Want to learn to scuba dive? Consider doing the class work at a local dive center before you leave and save the open water portion for your trip. This will minimize your time sitting at a desk while on vacation.

New Jewish Single Cruise Announced!

Join JSingles Cruises this December for the trip of a lifetime!! Costa Fortuna will be taking hundreds of fun, Jewish singles on a Western Caribbean paradise tour. Don't miss it!

Set sail for the Caribbean with Jewish professionals from all over the United States and abroad...JSinglesCruise is expanding its services as we provide:

* Kayaking while on J Singles Kosher Cruise
J Singles Cruise | Kosher Cruise Couple
All-day Gourmet Kosher cuisine to ensure that no one will go to bed hungry on this kosher cruise
* Top rated cruising with luxurious amenities (Spas, casinos, cafes, internet rooms….) designed to optimize your relaxation and vacation enjoyment.
* Specialized excursions to amazing ports of call. Everything from biking, sailing, kayaking, or just exploring stunning cities.
* Nightly broadway style shows, comedians, singers.
* 1 Pre-cruise Free Session with our J Singles Cruise dating Coach.
* A JSC designated area that people can just mix and mingle.
* Optional Minyanim and Jewish-themed lectures to create a warm environment and provide a spiritual side to your vacation.
* A stunning Shabbat at Sea on our SIngles Kosher Kosher

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Kosherica Announces “Kosher Stimulus Package”: 2009 Program of Five-Star Luxury Kosher Travel at Newly Affordable Prices

Kosherica, worldwide leaders in the Kosher cruise and tour industry, is proud to announce its “Kosher Stimulus Package,” a dazzling lineup of luxury vacations for Passover, 2009, and cruises year round. From breathtaking Israel to the razzle dazzle of Miami Beach, Kosherica is committed to giving its clients the most luxurious and delicious options, and this commitment has earned Kosherica its sterling reputation as the premier Kosher cruise and Passover company. Kosherica’s “Kosher Stimulus Package” provides a five-star vacation experience, plus Kosherica’s renowned Glatt kosher, cholov Yisrael, pas Yisrael gourmet meals, at affordable, recession-busting prices: Passover starting at $2150 and Cruises at $999!

Escape to Puerto Rico this Winter!

Cruise with Costa Cruises to Puerto Rico this December for the perfect getaway! Use your U.S. Passport and simplify Caribbean travel on an exotic getaway with Best Kosher Cruises. Head over to the remodeled website for more info!

Winter Cruisin' in the Caribbean

Now's the time to book your cruise for this winter! Best Kosher Cruises is heading to The Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Mexico and much more! Head over to BKC for more info!

Cruise the Baltics!

Come cruise with Best Kosher Cruises this August in Scandinavia & Russia! There's still time to book your dream Kosher cruise- check out the site today for the details on this Holland America vacation!

Caribbean Cruises Coming Up!

Cruise to such destinations as Puerto Rico, Antigua and many more Caribbean dream ports! Check out Best Kosher Cruises today!!!

Featured Port: Victoria, British Columbia!

Join Best Kosher Cruises this summer and kick off the August Alaska cruise with a stop in Victoria, BC! High tea can be taken at the Empress Hotel if you really want to discover what Victoria is all about. Then, walk over to the breathtaking Museum of Natural History or stroll through the charming downtown of that lives up to its British-flavored name with double-decker buses, turreted castles, fine British woollens and delicate china. A coach-ride away, the Butchart Gardens earns every superlative of its impeccable reputation for glorious blooms and redolent scents.

Kosher Cruise to Glacier Bay on June 26!

Check out the unique ports we'll visit on our June 26 departure to ALASKA!!

Seattle, Washington
The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world.

Juneau, Alaska
For years Juneau's livelihood, like that of many cities in Alaska, was tied to mining. The city itself is built on tailings from the A-J mine whose shafts perforate the hillside above town. Because it is Alaska's capital, Juneau prospers through government work and tourism. This is a great place to sample salmon baked over an alderwood fire, pan for gold, and hike the massive Juneau Icefield. If you feel the need for speed, hop on a sled and let a dog team pull you across the surface of a glacier.

Sitka, Alaska
Bald eagles perch in the spruce and cedar trees of Sitka—often several to a branch. Russian Alaska is enthusiastically represented in a lively performance by the New Archangel Dancers. View holy paintings of the Czarist days, visit recuperating eagles at the rehabilitation center and hear the amazing story of the Cathedral fire and Sitka's mad flurry to save the church's icons and religious treasures.

Ketchikan, Alaska

In the heart of the Tongass National Forest, immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture and view the world's largest collection of totem poles; kayak the colorful waterfront and stroll the boardwalk that once led to Ketchikan's red light district.

Victoria, British Columbia

High tea can be taken at the Empress Hotel if you really want to discover what Victoria is all about. Then, walk over to the breathtaking Museum of Natural History or stroll through the charming downtown of that lives up to its British-flavored name with double-decker buses, turreted castles, fine British woollens and delicate china. A coach-ride away, the Butchart Garden earns every superlative of its impeccable reputation for glorious blooms and redolent scents.

Best Kosher Cruises is heading to the Mediterranean in JUNE!!! Italy, Spain, Tunisia and Malta will be the destinations, and it promises to be the trip of a lifetime!!
brand new Costa Pacifica. Imagine the most thrilling music of all times and transfer it to a ship that encapsulates all that is best in Costa cruising. The result is Costa Pacifica, a combination of wonderful music and supreme elegance. The music, played and listened to in every public area on board, has inspired the ship’s design, each area characterized by a different type of music. The Ultimate Kosher Cruise Vacation!

M.S. Rotterdam to Europe!

As the sixth ship to bear the name, the flagship ms Rotterdam is the standard-bearer for our Atlantic fleet of five-star cruise ships. The first Rotterdam set sail in 1872, beginning a Holland America tradition and reputation that continued through the Rotterdam V, one of the most beloved ships of all time. In the grand tradition of the Rotterdam ships, fascinating Holland America memorabilia can be found throughout the ship, such as specially commissioned works of art ranging from oil paintings, to sculptures, to textile designs and much more. The ms Rotterdam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Spring 2005.

The ms Rotterdam ensures you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the-art amenities. Fine woods, exquisite art and antiques, larger staterooms, and a world-class spa and fitness center are only a few of the features that will make the memories of your Holland America cruise vacation unforgettable.

Join us aboard the ms Rotterdam in 2006-2007 for a Glatt Kosher European cruise..

Alaska's Best Kosher Cruises!

With Kosherica’s amazing tours of Alaska, you’ll see its breathtaking natural beauty—Klondike gold, glaciers glowing blue and magnificent wildlife—from your vantage point aboard the five-star Holland America. Whether you’re touring the rainforests and fjords of Ketchikan, helicoptering over the stunning Mendenhall Glacier or seeing whales up close, you’ll understand why Alaska is so sought after.