Sun, fun and a hint of what heaven is like is the only good way to describe the journey in store for you on our Caribbean cruise. Boasting one of the most iridescent clear-blue waters in the world, the Eastern Caribbean Seas give way to a multitude of biodiversity and wildlife. From rainforest jungles where you can find all sorts of flora and fauna, to the underwater habitats that offer a wide variety of coral, fish and many more species that are just waiting to be explored whether through scuba diving or snorkeling.

With little to worry about besides which level of sun block to use, you'll have the opportunity to interact with your fellow floor mates in biblical discussions and listen to seminars about a wide variety of topics pertaining to Judaism and Caribbean subjects alike. Not to mention the incredible Glatt Kosher meals prepared fresh by the 5-star team of chefs. The natural beauty and awe inspiring diversity of the Caribbean combined with the luxury of Kosher meals aboard the new Celebrity Solstice not only provides for a most relaxing experience, but is also guaranteed to make you want to book your vacation with us for the next 10 years.

Glatt Kosher Caribbean Jewish Music Festival Cruise FEATURING: Rabbi Shalom Lipskar

Sails January 24 - 31, 2010

Eddie's Travel & Maritime Glatt Kosher MGK

You will enjoy the finest & most delicious Gourmet Glatt kosher cuisine of uncompromising quality and strict kashrut standards. Our own staffs meticulously design each menu and prepare every meal on board from fresh ingredients - you will taste the difference and delight in the choice!

All meat is Glatt kosher and milk products are Chalav Yisrael. Our on-board Kosher kitchen is under the full time supervision of a team of mashgichim, headed by our cruise Rav HaMachshir. We send a larger team of mashgichim per cruise, in comparison to other existing operators.

All our cruises are Glatt Kosher, Chalav Yisrael and Pat Yisrael.
Your additional Jewish needs have also all been catered for, including stimulating Jewish entertainment and lectures, daily Minyanim, Shiurim, Shabbat arrangements and on-board rabbi to assist where needed.

The MGK is a conglomerate of various Rabbanim who all are either currently or have previously held the highest administrative positions in mainstream Kashrut organizations. Each Rav Hamachshir is responsible for hiring and training his own group of mashgichim who will support him in the supervision of that particular cruise. Our Head Mashgichim have all had cruise supervision experience, a critical element in insuring that the highest level of Kashrut be maintained.

Rabbi Leibel Miller - Rav Hamachshir

With over 15 years of Cruise Ship and Resort Kosher Supervision Rabbi Miller is one of the most experienced Rav Hamachshir in the Kosher Cruise industry. He has supervised kosher resort programs worldwide, in some of the most exotic and exclusive locations imaginable. Rabbi Miller has consistently provided the highest standard of uncompromising kosher service in venues as diverse as The Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, China, Hawaii, Europe, and throughout The United States. His resume includes both numerous National Kashrus organizations, corporate, and private clientele of the most strict and demanding standards. Please feel free to contact Rabbi Miller directly for more information. rabbileibel@yahoo.com USA (954) 456-4696   

Rabbi Aharon Chein

Rabbi Aharon Chein has been associated with the Georgian Jewish Community since 1992. He was born in Georgia and grew up in Israel where he studied consecutively at the following institutions: Rabbi Yosef Caro elementary school, Yeshivat Hanegev, Yeshiva Ketanah, and Gedola. He completed his Rabbinical studies in the Kollel of Sderot in 1982.
In 1998 he received an invitation from Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze to join him in Georgia to celebrate the 26th century of Jewish existence in the country. It was in that year that Rabbi Chein decided to form a new organization, Federation of Georgian Jews, dedicated to uniting all Georgian Jews. Rabbi Chein spent many years working as a Shochet, and is considered an expert in Kosher Meat production. Rabbi Chein is also an expert mohel since 1980 as well as a sofer. In 1999, Rabbi Chein founded Strictly Kosher Organization and leads it presently. The highest standards of Kashrut are always observed.

Rabbi Moishe Zahler

has many years of experience as a Rav Hamachshir working for most of the mainstream Kashrut organizations. He has successfully overseen Passover programs both nationally and internationally. He recently supervised the Kashrut programs in Orlando and Sarasota under the ORB and together with his brother-in-law, Rabbi Monish Spitz supervised the Passover program in Mexico City under the Magen David Kashrut.  Rabbi Zahler also supervises the kashrut on numerous Kosher cruise ship programs. Besides kashrut, he has extensive experience in the area of Eiruv construction and maintenance.

Rabbi Manish Spitz

Rabbi Manish Spitz has worked for over 25 years in the kashrut field. He works for various national kashrut organizations and local Va'ads in Florida. He previously worked for Florida's state kashruth enforcement.
He was the Rav and Rav Hamachshir for many years for the Crown Hotel and San Soucci Hotel of Miami Beach. He also gave the Daf Yomi shiur.
Rabbi Spitz has trained many mashgichim and given lectures on kashrut, including a seminar in Yerusalaim on how to kasher the house for Passover. Rabbi Spitz has been the Rav Hamachshir on many cruises.

Rabbi Simpser

Rabbi Simpser has many years of experience working in the kosher industry on behalf of many worldwide kosher supervisory agencies, such as the CRC (Chicago Rabbinical Council), the O.U. (Orthodox Union), the O.R.B. (Florida), and the Star –K. He was the Founding Kashrus Director for MGK- Maritime Glatt Kosher and was responsible for staff (Mashgiach) training and overseeing kosher production on cruise ships that meet the highest Glatt Kosher standards.

Rabbi Simpser has wide-range experience in hotel kashrut, having overseen Pesach food production at many hotels for over a decade along with past Cruises.

He is also the Executive Director, Kashrus, of Kosher Organics. www.kosherorganics.com

Rabbi Simpser founded the Community Kollel of Des Moines in 1999 and now runs a Jewish Outreach Program in Minneapolis, Aish-Minnessota. He has been involved in kiruv and adult education for over 20 years.

5 Reasons t o Cruise Kosher with EDDIE'S TRAVEL

1. EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Having initiated the kosher cruising concept over 20 years ago Eddie's Travel has refined the Luxury kosher cruising experience to unprecedented standards. Our cruises are all accompanied by our own chefs and pastry experts onboard taken from the finest five star hotels in Israel and supervised by a team of top mashgichim. Our guests dine on china and silverware & their onboard experience is enhanced by our specially designed program that we offer in addition to the regular ships activities.

We have been operating kosher cruises for longer than any other company in existence and have it down to a fine art. As our many seasoned cruise passengers have repeated over: "you know the difference when traveling with Eddie's Travel".

2. A QUALITY PRODUCT

Eddie's Travel provides an extremely high quality product in every respect. After decades of experience, we know what kosher travelers are looking for and provide for them down to the last detail .

We personally host our cruises, offer pre and post tours and include our own  specially design shore excursions at ports of call tailored to our passengers interests - visiting places of Jewish interest & heritage. On board we offer a full program including lectures and activities as well a very special Shabbat experience .

3. GOURMET CUISINE

Our menus are designed; and gourmet cuisine is freshly prepared onboard, by our own 5 star chefs directed by the executive Chef of the 5 star Dan Accadia hotel, Herzliya-Israel, all under full and strict kashrut supervision. We do not serve any pre-made caterer's food .

4. BOUTIQUE OPERATION - PERSONAL SERVICE

We are a family company with a boutique operation where personal service & individual attention is paramount and surpassing your expectations to provide the ultimate experience our goal.

5. GROUP SIZE

On our kosher cruises, we guarantee that you will never be just one more in a huge impersonal group of hundreds. Our groups are kept to a size that is always large enough for a great group experience with wonderful Ruach, but never too large for each individual to receive our personal attention and individual pampering.