The Magic of Greece on a Jewish Cruise

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Azure seas. Craggy cliffs. White washed buildings with bright blue roofs. A horizon that seems to stretch on forever. The images of the Greek Isles and their Mediterranean splendor are iconic. But, the images do not prepare you for the wonder of sailing into port with a warm breeze on your face and the smell of spices and food in the air. Of all our Jewish cruise destinations few can compare to sensory experience of Greece.

A stop on the island of Kataklon will give you the opportunity to experience Greece at its slow, timeless best. Rent a scooter and visit nearby villages and secluded beaches. Stop for lunch at a quiet cafe atop the cliffs. Venture up the hill to browse the goods sold by the local merchants.

If it's history you are after Greece is full of it, including Jewish history. Athens has a long Jewish history. And the ancient city Dubrovnik is the site of one of the oldest synagogues in Europe. On our last trip we were able to arrange a private Jewish tour guide to give us a tour of the synagogue and fill us in on the history of the synagogue and its place in the local community.

Additionally, this particular cruise sails round-trip from Venice, Italy one of the most unique cities in the world. Venice has a diverse Jewish community led by Rabbi Rami Banin. For a culinary experience the Gam-Gam restaurant is an excellent choice. They prepare delectable Italian dishes as well as Shabbat meals.

Greece is a magical place. And what better way to experience that magic than on a cruise ship surrounded by fellow Jewish travelers?

Introducing the Amazing Breakaway!

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We have a new ship in our fleet. It's called Breakaway. And it is a stunner.

Starting this summer we will be sailing on NCL's newest cruiseship. Breakaway is a wonderland of activities for both adults and children--the perfect vessel for families.

Let's start at the very beginning--the dock. Breakaway leaves from New York. How great is that? Once on board you will have so many great options it will be tough to decide where and how to spend your cruise time. But, imagine if you will...

You start your morning with an incredible breakfast. The sun is shining and the air is warm. The kids are bouncing with excitement because they know what's coming. Aqua park! The waterslides and pools in the park are a blast and will keep your kids entertained for hours. By the time afternoon rolls around they will be worn out and ready for a siesta.

If your kids aren't waterbugs, Breakaway has a sports complex with a rock climbing wall, ropes course and mini-golf. At kids camp they can watch movies in the kids theatre, do arts and crafts or test their gaming skills on PlayStation and Wii.

We know what you're thinking, "What about me?" Well, for moms and dads the spa will be an ideal escape while the kids are in camp. This is not your everyday spa, it's a state-of-the-art facility with more than 50 treatments.

At the end of each amazing day at sea you will be able to return a beautifully designed and comfortable cabin.

We can't wait to see you in NYC, ready to board our exciting new ship!

Rabbi YY Jacobson wows on Jewish Sea Cruise

Kosherica was thrilled to have Rabbi YY Jacobson participate in our Jewish Music Festival Cruise. He kindly gave lectures and shiurum on a broad range of topics that greatly boosted the program. In fact for two straight Friday nights we had unforgettable Fabrengens that lasted into the wee hours of the morning!

Rabbi Jacobson's topics covered Shalom Bayis, educating children and finding a real and lasting spark in every Jew. We were amazed by Rabbi Jacobson's ability to bring all of these topics together in his closing lecture during the final Shabbat.

"This was the best cruise I've ever been on," remarked Joseph Schwartz. "The food was magnificent, the singers were amazing and Rabbi Jacobson is a star. I couldn't have imagined a greater experience."