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Kosher Canary Islands Cruise: Lisbon to Barcelona
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The cruise
Nine nights, Lisbon to Barcelona, by way of the Canary Islands and Morocco
Our kosher Canary Islands cruise sails from Lisbon and ends in Barcelona: nine nights aboard the Norwegian Star, with eight ports of call and two days at sea. On the way are Tenerife and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Agadir and Casablanca on the Moroccan coast, and Seville and Motril in Spain. Our own group is on board: Glatt Kosher Mehadrin meals cooked for the group, a minyan every day, and Shabbat kept together. The October 2026 sailing, October 20–29, is already filling with our own guests and is not open for new reservations; the next Canary Islands sailing is to be announced. Send an inquiry and we will tell you as soon as it is set.
- 9 nights on board
- Board in Lisbon on Tuesday, October 20; the ship sails at 4:00 pm. It's back in Barcelona by 7:00 am on Thursday, October 29.
- Two continents
- The Canary Islands, off the coast of Africa, then Agadir and Casablanca on the Moroccan mainland, before Spain.
- Two Moroccan ports
- A rare call on a kosher cruise: Agadir and Casablanca, with the Hassan II Mosque, in the same week.
- Meals
- Glatt Kosher Mehadrin, freshly prepared for the group and served in its own dining area.
What the cruise includes
- Nine nights aboard the Norwegian Star, with taxes and port charges
- Glatt Kosher Mehadrin meals, freshly prepared for the group, Chalav Yisrael, Pat Yisrael and Bishul Yisrael
- An executive kosher chef on board, with mashgichim responsible for the kosher kitchen
- A dining area of our own for the group
- Packed lunch options for the days ashore
- Our own weekday program and Shabbat program
- A daily minyan, with a Sefer Torah on board
Your flights to Lisbon and home from Barcelona, shore excursions and travel insurance are not in this list.
Kashrut
A kosher kitchen for the group, on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship
The ship carries its own guests; our group eats apart from them. Every meal is Glatt Kosher Mehadrin, freshly prepared for the group alone by an executive kosher chef, under mashgichim who are responsible for the kosher kitchen, and served in a dining area that is ours.
Everything is Chalav Yisrael, Pat Yisrael and Bishul Yisrael, with lunch packed for the days ashore. Shabbat, Saturday, October 24, falls with the ship in port at Agadir, Morocco, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday evening is spent at sea, on the way there from Lanzarote.
The ship
Your cabin on the Norwegian Star
There are four kinds of cabin on this sailing: an inside stateroom, an oceanview stateroom, a balcony stateroom and a Club Suite. Prices are per person, two to a cabin.
- Inside Stateroom
- About 142 to 151 sq. ft., with beds that convert to a queen. The best value on board, no window.
- Oceanview Stateroom
- About 159 to 161 sq. ft., with a porthole or picture window onto the sea (some obstructed).
- Balcony Stateroom
- About 203 sq. ft. with a 37 sq. ft. balcony and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
- Club Suite
- About 272 to 322 sq. ft., with a sitting area, a private balcony and priority check-in and disembarkation.
Port by port
The Canary Islands cruise itinerary, day by day
Times are the ship's arrival and departure at each port on the most recent sailing, and may change for the next one.
- Day 1 · Tue, Oct 20Lisbon, Portugal. Board the ship in Portugal's historic capital, known for its cobbled alleys and riverfront charm, before it sails south for the Canary Islands.Departs 4:00 pm
- Day 2 · Wed, Oct 21A day at sea, sailing south toward the Canary Islands.At sea
- Day 3 · Thu, Oct 22Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. The capital of the largest Canary Island: golden-sand beaches and the volcanic country of Teide National Park above the city.9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Day 4 · Fri, Oct 23Arrecife (Lanzarote), Canary Islands. A volcanic island of lava fields and craters: Timanfaya National Park, the vineyards of La Geria grown in black volcanic ash, and the coastal cliffs of Los Hervideros.7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Day 5 · Sat, Oct 24Agadir, Morocco. Shabbat, kept with the ship in port: a coastal resort city rebuilt after a 1960 earthquake, its beach promenade below the Kasbah hill.7:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Day 6 · Sun, Oct 25Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco's largest city: the Hassan II Mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world, and the seaside Corniche.9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Day 7 · Mon, Oct 26Seville, via Cadiz, Spain. Cadiz is the gateway to Seville, the heart of Andalusia: the Giralda Tower and Seville Cathedral, and the Real Alcázar's courtyards in the old Santa Cruz quarter.9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Day 8 · Tue, Oct 27Motril, Spain. A coastal town on the Costa Tropical, with a beach and countryside to explore.9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Day 9 · Wed, Oct 28A final day at sea, sailing north to Barcelona.At sea
- Day 10 · Thu, Oct 29Barcelona, Spain. Disembark in Catalonia's capital, a city of Gaudí's architecture, the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, or head straight to your flight home.Disembarks 7:00 am
Shabbat and Torah
Shabbat in Agadir, and a minyan every day
A Sefer Torah sails with the group and there is a minyan every day of the cruise.
Shabbat, October 24, is kept with the ship in port at Agadir, Morocco, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with the Shabbat meals in the group's own dining area on board.
Who it suits
Who the cruise suits, and what the ports ask of you
Nine nights is longer than most of our cruises, and the only one of ours that calls at two Moroccan ports. You unpack once, and the ship carries you between the islands and the mainland while you sleep, with two full days at sea to rest.
- Our guests are mostly English speakers from the USA, Europe and Israel
- Agadir and Casablanca are the only Moroccan calls on any of our cruises
- Two days at sea, one out and one on the way back, add rest to the schedule
- The reservation form asks for a short health declaration
Price
What the cruise costs, cabin by cabin
| Cabin | 9 nightsLisbon to Barcelona |
|---|---|
| Inside Stateroom | $4,500 |
| Oceanview Stateroom | $5,500 |
| Balcony Stateroom | $6,500 |
| Club Suite | $6,990 |
The cabins
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Inside Stateroom
About 142 to 151 sq ft
Beds that convert to a queen, with pullman beds in some cabins; a private bathroom with shower, TV, safe, hairdryer and air conditioning. No window: the value choice.
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Oceanview Stateroom
About 159 to 161 sq ft
A porthole or picture window (some views are partly obstructed). Beds that convert to a queen; a bathroom with shower, TV, safe and air conditioning.
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Balcony Stateroom
About 203 sq ft, plus a 37 sq ft balcony
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors to your own balcony. Beds that convert to a queen and a sofa bed; a bathroom with shower, TV, safe and air conditioning.
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Club Suite
About 272 to 322 sq ft
A spacious sitting area and a private balcony, a larger bathroom with shower (some with a bath), a coffee maker, and priority check-in and disembarkation.
Cabin sizes and features are the cruise line’s, and can vary by deck and position on the ship.
The price covers the nine nights on board, every kosher meal and our own program. Flights, shore excursions and travel insurance are extra.
Deposit and terms
What you pay, and when
Payment
- On booking$1,000 per person
- BalancePaid in full at booking, as departure is inside 120 days
All prices and payments are in US dollars.
If you need to cancel
- 120 days or more before$500 per person
- 45 to 120 days before50% of the invoice
- Within 45 daysNo refund
We strongly recommend travel insurance covering cancellation, medical care and luggage.
What happens after you inquire
- You send a short inquiry
A few questions, with this cruise already filled in.
- We reply within one working day
The person for your region will be in touch with the reservation form.
- We answer every question
Kashrut, cabins, Shabbat, the ports, flights and payment. We are happy to answer all of your questions so you can make an informed decision.
- Cabins are confirmed in order of booking
The group has a fixed number of cabins, and the October 2026 sailing is filling fast. Your reservation form and deposit confirm yours.
Your hosts
Who is looking after you
David Walles
Cruises and tours
David looks after our cruises and tours with Chana. Who from our team sails with the group is confirmed with your booking.
Our guests all share a commitment to Shabbat and kosher observance, but there are no specific religious requirements to join. We won't ask about your personal religious practices. For anything before you travel, the simplest route is an email or a call to the line for your region; every missed call and message is returned.
What our guests have to say
What guests said
“The organization, catering and religious atmosphere are amazing!”
“we sailed on a cruise operated by Kosher Travelers, with gourmet kosher cuisine, alongside daily prayer minyanim and shiurim, a proper Shabbat atmosphere, and excursions on shore with outstanding Jewish content.”
“Menachem and I truly enjoyed our cruise and all that went along with it and will be sure to recommend you to our friends.”
Questions
Asked before booking the Canary Islands cruise
When is the next kosher Canary Islands cruise?
The October 2026 sailing (October 20–29) is filling with our own guests and is not open for new reservations. The dates of the next sailing are to be announced. Send an inquiry and we will tell you as soon as it is set.
Where does the cruise start and finish?
In Lisbon, Portugal. You board on the first day; the ship sails at 4:00 pm and is back in Barcelona by 7:00 am on the tenth day. You book your own flights to Lisbon and home from Barcelona.
Which ports does the cruise visit?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Arrecife (Lanzarote) in the Canary Islands; Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco; Seville, via Cadiz, and Motril in Spain, with two days at sea, ending in Barcelona.
Does the cruise call at Morocco?
Yes. Agadir and Casablanca are both on this itinerary, a rare pairing on a kosher cruise, with a day in each.
Is every meal kosher on the ship?
Yes. Every meal for the group is Glatt Kosher Mehadrin, Chalav Yisrael, Pat Yisrael and Bishul Yisrael, freshly prepared for the group by an executive kosher chef under mashgichim, and served in a dining area of our own, with lunch packed for the days ashore.
How is Shabbat kept on the cruise?
With the group, on board. A Sefer Torah sails with us and there is a minyan every day. Shabbat, October 24, falls with the ship in port at Agadir, Morocco, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Are shore excursions included?
No. Shore excursions are optional in every port and booked separately. Ask us which ones suit a day in port.
Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly recommend insurance covering cancellation, medical care and luggage, bought as soon as you book so the cover is complete.
Also on the calendar
Our other cruises
- Kosher Mediterranean Cruise: Four Sailings in 2027
- Kosher Baltic Cruise: the Baltic Capitals and Scandinavia, June 2027
- Kosher Rhine River Cruise: Jewish Heritage from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt
Every cruise we run, with its dates, is on the kosher cruises page.
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Speak to someone about your trip
Call the line for your region, or send an inquiry and we will come back to you.
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