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7 Night Kosher Cruise January 17-24, 2010
Western Caribbean on the Costa Fortuna
Ft.Lauderdale, Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Mexico

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.

Scholars in Residence on our Glatt Kosher Cruise Dr. M. Gary Neuman, click here for more info and Dr. Yael Respler, click here for more info

Sails January 17 - 24 , 2010


Day Port Arrive Depart
Sun Ft. Lauderdale, Florida   19:00
Mon Nassau (Bahamas) 08:00 14:00
Tue At Sea    
Wed Ocho Rios (Jamaica) 08:00 14:00
Thu Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) 08:00 15:00
Fri Cozumel (Mexico) 10:00 18:00
Sat At Sea    
Sun Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 08:00  


  Grade Cabin Prices
Inside Staterooms
  01 Inside Stateroom    Sold Out $1,420
  02 Inside Stateroom    Sold Out $1,450
  03 Inside Stateroom    Sold Out $1,470
  04 Inside Stateroom $1,490
  05 Inside Stateroom   Sold Out $1,510
Exterior Ocean View Staterooms
  E1 Outside Stateroom    Sold Out $1,600
  E2 Outside Stateroom    Sold Out $1,650
Balcony Veranda Staterooms
  B1 Veranda Stateroom $1,900
  B2 Veranda Stateroom    Sold Out $1,950
  B3 Veranda Stateroom    Sold Out $2,000
  B4 Veranda Stateroom    Sold Out $2,050
  B5 Veranda Stateroom $2,100
  B6 Grand Veranda Stateroom    Sold Out $2,300
Suites
  MS Mini Suite    Sold Out $3,530
  S Suite $4,020
  GS Grand Suite   Sold Out $5,030

* Rates are subject to change

Rates include:
All rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single rate is 170% in all categories.
3rd/4th person rate (all Categories) is $1000 (adult or child).
Costs Not included:
Gratuities not included – unless indicated.
These rates do not include port charges and taxes of $218.41
Flights
Transfers
Optional personal expenses
Travel insurance strongly recommended - to purchase click here
Shore excursions

CANCELLATION FEES

All bookings are fully refundable less $100 administrative fee until 90 days before sailing when payment in full is due.

for group bookings of 5 or more cabins, $500 deposit p/p is non refundable, therefore we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance

PAYMENT TERMS

$750 deposit per person is due at time of booking.
Payment in full is due 90 days before sailing.

Name changes and departure date changes are considered reservation cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees. We strongly recommend the purchase of cancellation insurance to avoid the cost of cancellation fees. All bank charges including bank of remitter & intermediary bank should be paid by remitter.

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.

Maritime Glatt Kosher 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

Rabbi Leibel Miller

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

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

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 redefined the Luxury kosher cruising experience to unprecedented standards.

Our cruises are all accompanied by our chefs and pastry experts supervised by a team of top mashgichim. Our guests dine on china and silverware and their onboard experience is enhanced by our specially designed program that we offer in addition to the regular ships' activities.

2. LUXURY AND QUALITY

Eddie's Travel provides an extremely high quality product in every respect. After decades of experience, we know what the discerning kosher traveler expects and we aim to exceed our clients' expectations down to the very last detail.

3. . CUSTOMISED KOSHER TRAVEL

We personally host our cruises, offer pre and post tours and include our own specially designed 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.

4. 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.

5. UNIQUE PERSONAL SERVICE

We are a family company with personal service where individual attention is paramount and surpassing your expectations to provide the ultimate experiences is our goal. Don't take our word for it. See the many testimonials of past satisfied clients that have been thrilled with our service.