Australia & New Zealand Cruise aboard Noordam, HAL

 What is included

• Three delicious kosher meals, prepared fresh daily
• Complimentary packed lunch options for shore excursions
• Kosher Traveler’s exclusive weekday program and Shabbat program
• Daily minyan with Sefer Torah
• An exclusive kosher dining restaurant area
• Staff Gratuities
• Guest speakers, and more...

What's not included:

• Airport Transfers
• International flights to arrive at the cruise starting point
• Shore Excursions
• Travel insurance - comprehensive travel & health insurance is compulsory.
• Entry visa if required.

• • Comprehensive Travel Insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies and luggage is mandatory at the time of reservation.
  • Israeli Citizens; Kosher Travelers recommends Egert & Cohen Insurance. Contact Tali +972-2-622-7999 ext. 125 or 052-769-9406 or tali@egertcohen.co.il. You may also sign up for insurance online at https://www.egertcohen.co.il/travel/signup-kosher-travel.asp.
  • USA & Canadian Citizens; Kosher Travelers recommends www.traveldefend.com Ph Josh: 18005782871 info@traveldefend.com
  • Arrangements and cost of International flights are not included.
  • We recommend the following Travel & Flight Consultants
  • PJ - Tag Travel pj@tagtravel.co.il Tel: +9722-6234131
  • Ruth Berman of Ofakim +97225362163 or  ruth@ofakim.co.il
  • KOSHER TRAVELERS CANCELLATION FEES AND REFUNDS POLICY:If guest cancels their reservation the following cancellation fees apply:
    • 90 days prior a full refund is payable less $100 admin. per person
    • 45-90 days prior a full refund is payable less $500 per person
    • Within 45 days there is no refund.
    • If government-imposed lockdown of hotel or airport full refund less $100 admin. per person

The common denominator of our clients is Shomer Shabbat and kashrut. There are no religious level criteria to join our tours, and we won't ask you any questions about your religious observance. We attract a diverse group of Jewish, English-speaking guests from across the globe, and encourage an accepting atmosphere among group members.

At Kosher Travelers, we’re passionate about travel. Like you, we believe in opening yourself up to new experiences and breathtaking vistas that will forever expand who you are and how you see the world.

Discover… That’s why we put so much care into giving our customers not just a vacation but a life-changing experience. On a Kosher Travelers tour, you can be confident that every detail will be taken care of, from A to Z. No worries, no stress – just sheer delight and the freedom to fully enjoy every moment.

Enrich... We know what’s important to you. You want not just memorable, but meaningful. A pampering, deluxe, full-sensory experience that also has depth and spirituality. That’s why we bring the Jewish dimension to our tours, wherever in the world they are and provide the highest level of kashrut and all the amenities required for the kosher traveler.

Connect... Most importantly, when you travel with Kosher Tours, you travel with family. We take pride in creating a family dynamic among our group members. Lifelong friendships have been formed on our tours!

Come experience for yourself the magic of a Kosher Travelers Tour!

Discover. Enrich. Connect. And give yourself the gift of a lifetime.

Costa Luminosa lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Teatro Phoenix (800-seat, 3-tiered theatre, and main show lounge; hosts grand scale show productions, musicals, classical concerts, ballet performances, circus, and laser light shows)
• Cinema Mizar (4D cinema room, featuring 3D films with moving seats)
• Grand Bar Elettra (with own dance floor and stage for live performances; hosts quiz games and fashion reviews)
• Rigel Cigar Lounge and Bar (selling cigars and fine liquor)
• Sala Carte (cards room)
• Casino Vega (served by bar Vega)
• Luminosa Atrium (9-deck high “Atrio Supernova” – open-floor area with live music and entertainment, served by Atrium Lobby Bar Supernova)
• Discoteca Altair (Disco Nightclub, DJ program nightly)
• Antares Piano Bar (live music, dance floor, cabaret-style performances)
• Caffetteria Sirius (specialty coffee and chocolates bar/patisserie)
• Biblioteca Bellatrix and Internet Point (Library/computers room)
• Galleria Shops (duty and tax-free shops for brand watches, jewelry, perfumes, fashion clothes, Costa-logo merchandise, sportswear, gifts, tobacco, and liquor)
• Photo Gallery and Shop; Galleria d’Arte (Luminosa’s Art Gallery)
• Libra Lounge and Bar; Virgo Lounge and Bar
• Bar Scuderia Costa (themed bar Formula 1 with Grand Prix simulator)
• Mondo Virtuale (Video Games Arcade)
• Cappella (Wedding Chapel, also used for religious services)
• Squok Club (kids lounge with Mini Club (3-6 yo) and Maxi Club (7-11 yo) playing rooms; with complimentary kids programme and supervised activities; complimentary babysitting)
• Teen Zone (teenagers’ lounge with Teen Junior (12-14 yo) and Teen Club (15-17 yo) rooms; complimentary supervised activities, themed parties, sports contests)
• Centro Banessere Samsara (2-level Spa and Wellness complex, with Fitness and separate Spinning/Aerobics Room; Venus Beauty Salon, Massages and Treatments Rooms, Japanese TeaRoom, Relaxation Room, Thermal Suites, Solarium, Tepidarium (heated loungers), Laconium (low humidity sauna), Aroma Steam Baths, Thalassotherapy pool, Turkish Bath, Solarium, Saunas, Kinesis Room. All Luminosa’s guests in Samsara Spa staterooms have free access to most of the Spa complex)
• Lido Dorado pool area (lido pool with two Whirlpools, huge LED screen, PlayStation nights; served by Lido Dorado Bar)
• Delphinus pool area (with two Whirlpools, served by Lido Delphinus Bar)
• Lido Squok (kids’ mini Aqua park)
• Balconata Dorado (outdoor movie screen)
• Area Yoga (outdoor area)
• Campo da Gioco (combined court for tennis and basketball); Pista da Jogging (Power Walking/Jogging Track), doubled with a Roller Skating Track; Putting Green Area; Virtual Golf Game.

Greek Isles  – The most affordable kosher cruise in Europe!

Finally! An affordable Kosher cruise brought to you by Kosher Travelers

Your Ship: Costa Luminosa

The 92,720-ton, 3,570-passenger cruise ship Costa Luminosa is a twin vessel to Costa Cruises Deliziosa ship. This huge and warm liner with simple design is easy to navigate. Luminosa debuted in 2009, introducing the evolution of retro-style for Costa cruise lines. The line which is based in Italy and is much European-influenced has produced mega-sized cruise vessels as the 114,500-ton Costa Pacifica and Costa Serena (the biggest-ever in the fleet).

Costa Luminosa has a total of 1130 cabins (of which 110 Suites, 662 Balcony, 180 Inside rooms) in 13 grades. Most Costa Luminosa staterooms are 185-sq. foot Balcony rooms – 68% of all staterooms have a private balcony. 23 are the wheelchair accessible cabins. The largest aboard Costa Luminosa is the Grand Suites (455 ft2). There are also 52 Spa Staterooms (with 4 Spa Suites). The most magnificent among Luminosa apartments is the Panorama. It is situated aft and measures 320 sq.feet, with the best feature the wraparound balcony, but there what to like inside, too. Panorama’s width is as much as two standard rooms and feels quite spacious, including a desk, seating place, queen bed (converting to twins), and beautiful bath with two sinks and Jacuzzi tub. Those who dwell Luminosa suites have access to priority embarkation, concierge service, and lots of other perks.

Costa Cruises Deliziosa and Luminosa ships are built on new smaller for Costa lines design. The balance of slightly smaller size and exotic routes plays a good part in the wish of Costa to orient these two cruise ships to higher-spending guests. Luminosa cruise ship appeals to new passengers who want to travel to thrilling destinations on a vessel still offering all mega-sized conveniences of Costa Crociere. And these are from vast spa amenities and kids club to Grand Prix simulator and other amusement options. Costa Luminosa ship provides two dining rooms, casino, theater, two show lounges, library, steam room, modern fitness center, 4 swimming pools, and 5 jacuzzis plus SPA.

Among amenities, onboard Luminosa is the three-level wellness facility with gym, called “Samsara Spa”. It offers the guest a Turkish bath, a thalassotherapy pool, UVA-ray solarium, sauna, many treatment rooms. Entertainment options on board include a 4D cinema, a huge three-level theater, an 18-hole championship golf simulator, PlayStation World area, Grand Prix race car simulator. The ship also has 290 original artworks and 4730 prints onboard.

Follows the complete list of Costa Luminosa lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Teatro Phoenix (800-seat, 3-tiered theatre, and main show lounge; hosts grand scale show productions, musicals, classical concerts, ballet performances, circus, and laser light shows)
• Cinema Mizar (4D cinema room, featuring 3D films with moving seats)
• Grand Bar Elettra (with own dance floor and stage for live performances; hosts quiz games and fashion reviews)
• Rigel Cigar Lounge and Bar (selling cigars and fine liquor)
• Sala Carte (cards room)
• Casino Vega (served by bar Vega)
• Luminosa Atrium (9-deck high “Atrio Supernova” – open-floor area with live music and entertainment, served by Atrium Lobby Bar Supernova)
• Discoteca Altair (Disco Nightclub, DJ program nightly)
• Antares Piano Bar (live music, dance floor, cabaret-style performances)
• Caffetteria Sirius (specialty coffee and chocolates bar/patisserie)
• Biblioteca Bellatrix and Internet Point (Library/computers room)
• Galleria Shops (duty and tax-free shops for brand watches, jewelry, perfumes, fashion clothes, Costa-logo merchandise, sportswear, gifts, tobacco, and liquor)
• Photo Gallery and Shop; Galleria d’Arte (Luminosa’s Art Gallery)
• Libra Lounge and Bar; Virgo Lounge and Bar
• Bar Scuderia Costa (themed bar Formula 1 with Grand Prix simulator)
• Mondo Virtuale (Video Games Arcade)
• Cappella (Wedding Chapel, also used for religious services)
• Squok Club (kids lounge with Mini Club (3-6 yo) and Maxi Club (7-11 yo) playing rooms; with complimentary kids programme and supervised activities; complimentary babysitting)
• Teen Zone (teenagers’ lounge with Teen Junior (12-14 yo) and Teen Club (15-17 yo) rooms; complimentary supervised activities, themed parties, sports contests)
• Centro Banessere Samsara (2-level Spa and Wellness complex, with Fitness and separate Spinning/Aerobics Room; Venus Beauty Salon, Massages and Treatments Rooms, Japanese TeaRoom, Relaxation Room, Thermal Suites, Solarium, Tepidarium (heated loungers), Laconium (low humidity sauna), Aroma Steam Baths, Thalassotherapy pool, Turkish Bath, Solarium, Saunas, Kinesis Room. All Luminosa’s guests in Samsara Spa staterooms have free access to most of the Spa complex)
• Lido Dorado pool area (lido pool with two Whirlpools, huge LED screen, PlayStation nights; served by Lido Dorado Bar)
• Delphinus pool area (with two Whirlpools, served by Lido Delphinus Bar)
• Lido Squok (kids’ mini Aqua park)
• Balconata Dorado (outdoor movie screen)
• Area Yoga (outdoor area)
• Campo da Gioco (combined court for tennis and basketball); Pista da Jogging (Power Walking/Jogging Track), doubled with a Roller Skating Track; Putting Green Area; Virtual Golf Game.

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