> Baltics and Norway
17 Night Kosher Cruise July 31 - August 17, 2012
Baltics and Norway on the Holland America: ms Eurodam
Stockholm - Sweden, Tallinn, St. Petersburg,Helsinki, Warnemunde,Kiel,Copenhagen - Denmark, Amsterdam, Alesund - Norway, Bergen ,Amsterdam - The Netherlands

Discover five Baltic capitals that combine in spectacular fashion medieval renaissance and modern architecture as you sail from Denmark to Sweden and from Finland to Russia and Estonia on a magnificent itinerary weaving its way around the most beautiful cities of the Baltic Sea. Experience the overwhelming beauty of the picturesque landscapes that will surround you, delight in the sites from your ship as you gaze upon rolling hills and ancient castles and take advantage of this unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge and enrich your life's experiences.

We proudly present this sensational Glatt kosher Cities of the Baltics & Russia cruise of your dreams, aboard the magnificent Holland America: ms Eurodam complete with wonderful synagogue services, stimulating cultural programs, exquisite Glatt Kosher cuisine and exciting entertainment, all making for an unforgettable vacation.

 SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE: Mendy Ganchrow, M.D.


Day Port Arrive Depart
Tues. Stockholm, Sweden   17:00
Wed. Tallinn, Estonia 9:00 17:00
Thurs. St. Petersburg, Russia 07:00
Fri. St. Petersburg, Russia 18:00
Sat. Helsinki, Finland 06:00 17:00
Sun. At Sea    
Mon. Warnemunde, Germany 06:00 22:00
Tue. Kiel (Hamburg), Germany 08:00 18:00
Wed. Copenhagen, Denmark 08:00 17:00
Thurs. At Sea  
Fri. Amsterdam, The Netherlands 07:00 17:00
Sat. At Sea  
Sun Alesund, Norway 10:00 23:59
Mon. Cruising Geirangerfjord/Geiranger 08:00 17:00
Tue. Bergen, Norway 08:00 17:00
Wed. Cruising Hardangerfjord/Eidfjord 08:00 17:00
Thurs. At Sea
Fri. Amsterdam, The Netherlands 07:00

Baltics & Russia Kosher Cruise Map
  Grade Cabin Prices

Large or Standard Inside Staterooms

  MM Ocean View Stateroom (Avg 171 Sq.Ft.) $5,825
  M Inside Stateroom $5,895
  L Inside Stateroom $5,960
  K Inside Stateroom $6,025
J Inside Stateroom $6,090
  I Inside Stateroom $6,155

Large Outside Staterooms

  H Oceanview Staterooms $6,420
  GG Oceanview Staterooms $6,485
  G Oceanview Staterooms $6,555
  F Oceanview Staterooms $6,695
  E Oceanview Staterooms $6,765
  DD Oceanview Staterooms $6,830
  D Oceanview Staterooms $6,900
  C Oceanview Staterooms $6,965

Deluxe Verandah Outside Staterooms

  VF Veranda Suite $7,390
  VE Veranda Suite $7,765
  VD Veranda Suite $7,955
  VC Veranda Suite $8,140
  VB Veranda Suite $8,330
  VA Veranda Suite $8,520
  V Veranda Suite $8,710
Superior Verandah Suites
  SY Superior Verandah Suite (Avg 398 Sq.Ft. - Incl. Verandah) $9,590
  SS Superior Verandah Suite (Avg 398 Sq.Ft. - Incl. Verandah) $10,625
Deluxe Verandah Suites
  SC Deluxe Verandah Suite (Avg 510-700 Sq.Ft. - Incl. Verandah) $11,555
  SB Deluxe Verandah Suite (Avg 510-700 Sq.Ft. - Incl. Verandah) $12,00
  SA Deluxe Verandah Suite (Avg 510-700 Sq.Ft. - Incl. Verandah) $13,110

* 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 $3960 (adult or child).
Gratuities to be paid on board the ship - $12 per guest per day for suites; $11.50 per guest per day for all other staterooms (rates are subject to change as per the cruiseline)
Costs Not included:
These rates do not include port charges and taxes of $701.58
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

$1000 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.

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 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.

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.