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How is the cruise going? The complete guide to cruise

Your complete guide to cruising: Israelis love to know everything before setting sail. Expert tips from Norwegian Cruise Line's Israel Development Manager.

By YANIR BERT/MAARIV
27/02/2024

Ropes and Lights: Surge in Israelis' Bookings for Cruises

After the tourism industry was almost completely shut down due to the outbreak of the Swords of Iron war, it has begun to recover in recent weeks including a return in demand for cruises.

Despite the Winter: Cruises Abroad to Exotic and Warm Destinations

The wave of cold has caused many of us to dream of warm exotic destinations. One of the most convenient ways to vacation in exotic destinations is through cruises to tranquil waters.

MSC Cruises reports 70% surge in Israeli cruise bookings

Israeli tourism attempts a rebound as bookings for cruises in January, Passover, and summer vacations surge following a two-month downturn at the outset of the war.

Norwegian Cruise Line ship

How to keep kosher on a non-kosher trip - comment

There are two ways to keep kosher on a non-kosher cruise: Here's how.

01/10/2023

Luxury cruise ship remains stuck in Greenland, 206 trapped onboard

The Danish military's Joint Arctic Command (JAC) said Tuesday's tide had failed to lift the 104-meter (341-foot) Ocean Explorer enough to free it.

By REUTERS
13/09/2023

A Jewish vacation aboard a Mano cruise ship

As graduates of several very good cruise lines, we found Mano a bit of a culture shock, and while some of our fellow-Israeli holidaymakers were difficult, the children enjoyed every moment.

What it's like for a religious Israeli family to vacation on a cruise

There are plenty of articles and videos out there with advice on how to get the most out of a cruise, but not many about the experience of speaking in Hebrew, eating kosher food, and spending Shabbat

14/07/2023

Cruise turned crisis: Woman who fell overboard on Royal Caribbean ship survives

The passenger, 42, was aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas heading from Florida to Willemstad, Curaçao when she fell off the tenth deck.

A boutique hotel at sea: The ‘Swan Hellenic Diana’

The Diana, launched in May, accommodates only 192 guests, served by a crew of 140. It’s an expedition ship, built to go into smaller ports the giant ships can’t reach.

By LAURI DONAHUE
04/06/2023
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