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Hidden Gems of the Fjords: Kosher Fjords Cruise, August 2027
Rotterdam to AmsterdamWhere
August 29 – September 5, 2027Dates
$4,590 per personFrom
The cruise
Seven nights through the fjords, from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Hidden Gems of the Fjords is our kosher fjords cruise at the end of August: seven nights aboard Holland America's Rotterdam, from Rotterdam on Sunday, August 29, 2027 to Amsterdam on Sunday, September 5. The ship calls at Ålesund and Nordfjordeid, cruises the Nordfjord and the Hardangerfjord, and calls at Odda and Bergen. It is a Norway fjord cruise with a kosher kitchen for our own group: Glatt Kosher Mehadrin meals, a minyan every day, and Shabbat kept together at sea.
- 7 nights on board
- Board in Rotterdam on Sunday, August 29; the ship sails at 3:00 pm. Leave the ship in Amsterdam at 7:00 am on Sunday, September 5.
- Two fjords, four ports
- Scenic cruising on the Nordfjord and the Hardangerfjord; Ålesund, Nordfjordeid, Odda and Bergen.
- A long day in Ålesund
- From 10:00 am to 9:00 pm in Ålesund, the Art Nouveau town on the coast.
- Meals
- Glatt Kosher Mehadrin, freshly prepared for the group and served in its own dining area, with lunches for days ashore.
What the cruise includes
- Seven nights aboard the Rotterdam, 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
- Lunch each day, on board or packed for the shore
- Our own weekday program and Shabbat program
- A daily minyan, with a Sefer Torah on board
Your flights to Rotterdam and home from Amsterdam, shore excursions and travel insurance are not in this list.
Kashrut
A kosher kitchen for the group, on a Holland America ship
The ship is Holland America's, with its own guests on board; 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. There is a lunch every day, on board or packed to take ashore, and the long day in Ålesund ends with dinner back on board.
The ship
Your cabin on the Rotterdam
There are four kinds of cabin on this sailing: an inside stateroom, an oceanview stateroom, a balcony stateroom and a Signature Suite. Prices are per person, two to a cabin.
- Inside Stateroom
- An inside cabin for two, and the best value on board.
- Oceanview Stateroom
- A cabin for two with a window onto the sea.
- Balcony Stateroom
- A cabin for two with its own balcony, for the scenic cruising.
- Signature Suite
- A larger suite for two, with a balcony.
Port by port
The Hidden Gems of the Fjords itinerary, day by day
Times are the ship's arrival and departure at each port.
- Day 1 · Sun, Aug 29Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Board the ship and settle into your cabin before it sails for Norway's fjords.Departs 3:00 pm
- Day 2 · Mon, Aug 30A day at sea, with lectures, tefillot and time to unwind.At sea
- Day 3 · Tue, Aug 31Ålesund, Norway. One of Norway's most beautiful coastal towns, known for its Art Nouveau architecture, its viewpoints and its waterfront, with the day running into the evening.10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Day 4 · Wed, Sep 1Nordfjordeid, Norway, and the Nordfjord. A fjord village to explore in the morning, then an afternoon's scenic cruising on the Nordfjord, between mountains, waterfalls and glaciers.7:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Day 5 · Thu, Sep 2The Hardangerfjord and Odda, Norway. A morning on the Hardangerfjord, "Queen of the Fjords", then Odda, a town under high mountains, glaciers and waterfalls.10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Day 6 · Fri, Sep 3Bergen, Norway. The old gateway to the fjords: the colored Bryggen wharf, the fish market and the mountains above the town. Back on board in good time for Shabbat.8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Day 7 · Sat, Sep 4Shabbat at sea: tefillot, shiurim and the Shabbat meals together, on the way back to the Netherlands.At sea
- Day 8 · Sun, Sep 5Amsterdam, the Netherlands. After breakfast, leave the ship for your flight home or a stay in the city.Arrives 7:00 am
Shabbat and Torah
Shabbat at sea, and a minyan every day
A Sefer Torah sails with the group and there is a minyan every day of the cruise. On the day at sea going out there are lectures and time together, alongside our own weekday program.
Shabbat, Saturday, September 4, is a day at sea on the way to Amsterdam: tefillot, shiurim and the Shabbat meals, kept with the group. The ship leaves Bergen at 5:00 pm on Friday, before Shabbat comes in.
Who it suits
Who the cruise suits, and what the ports ask of you
Seven nights is a short cruise: you unpack once, and the ship carries you between the fjords while you sleep. The fjords themselves are seen from the deck, so the scenery does not depend on how far you walk.
- Our guests are mostly English speakers from the USA, Europe and Israel
- The cruise starts in Rotterdam and ends in Amsterdam, so book your flights open-jaw
- Late August and early September are the end of the northern summer
- The reservation form asks for a short health declaration
Price
What the cruise costs, cabin by cabin
| Cabin | 7 nightsAug 29 to Sep 5, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Inside Stateroom | $4,590 |
| Oceanview Stateroom | $5,300 |
| Balcony Stateroom | $6,000 |
| Signature Suite | $8,000 |
The cabins
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Inside Stateroom
About 141 to 284 sq ft
A private bathroom with shower, TV, safe, hairdryer and air conditioning. No window: comfortable, and the best value on board.
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Oceanview Stateroom
About 175 to 282 sq ft
A large picture window for natural light and sea views, with a bathroom with shower, TV, safe, hairdryer and air conditioning.
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Balcony Stateroom
About 212 to 359 sq ft, including the veranda
Your own private veranda and a sitting area. Sleeps up to four, with beds that convert to a queen and a sofa bed or upper bed in some cabins.
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Signature Suite
About 273 to 456 sq ft, including the veranda
More space, a sitting area and a private veranda. Sleeps up to four, with a larger bathroom with two sinks, a whirlpool bath and a shower.
Cabin sizes and features are the cruise line’s, and can vary by deck and position on the ship.
The price covers the seven 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
- Balance120 days before departure
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
Six fields, with this cruise already filled in.
- A person replies, not a system
The person for your region calls or emails you, within one working day, with the cabins still open and the reservation form.
- Every question answered, with patience
Kashrut, cabins, Shabbat, the ports, flights and payment. Ask as many as you like.
- Cabins are confirmed in order of booking
The group has a fixed number of cabins. 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 Hidden Gems of the Fjords
When is the Hidden Gems of the Fjords cruise?
Sunday, August 29 to Sunday, September 5, 2027: seven nights aboard Holland America's Rotterdam, from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. The same ship sails to the fjords with our group twice in July: Kosher Fjords and Glaciers Cruise to Norway, July 2027 and Kosher Norway Fjords Cruise: Hardangerfjord to Storfjorden, July 2027.
Where does the cruise start and finish?
You board in Rotterdam on August 29; the ship sails at 3:00 pm. It arrives in Amsterdam at 7:00 am on September 5, where you leave the ship. You book your own flights, into Rotterdam and home from Amsterdam.
Which fjords and ports does the cruise visit?
Scenic cruising on the Nordfjord and the Hardangerfjord, and four ports: Ålesund, Nordfjordeid, Odda and Bergen, with a day at sea going out and Shabbat at sea coming back.
Does the cruise go to Oslo or the Sognefjord?
No. The 2027 sailing does not call at Oslo or cruise the Sognefjord: it goes to Ålesund, Nordfjordeid, Odda and Bergen, and cruises the Nordfjord and the Hardangerfjord.
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. There is lunch every day, on board or packed to take 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, September 4, is a day at sea after Bergen, so no one has to be ashore.
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 in 2027
The other fjord sailings, and our other cruises
- Kosher Fjords and Glaciers Cruise to Norway, July 2027
- Kosher Norway Fjords Cruise: Hardangerfjord to Storfjorden, July 2027
- Kosher Baltic Heritage Cruise, August 2027
Every cruise we run, with its dates, is on the kosher cruises page.
Connect
Shared journeys. Lasting friendships.
Enrich
Memories that touch the soul.
Inquire
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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