Hidden Gems of the Fjords; aboard Rotterdam, HAL; 7 nights

29 Aug-05 Sept 2027

Norway’s Serene Beauty on Full Display

Experience the breathtaking tranquility of Norway as you journey through one of the most picturesque regions in the world. Begin with a visit to the charming capital city of Oslo, where modern Scandinavian culture meets deep-rooted history. Stroll through elegant streets, explore world-class museums, and soak in the city’s refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

From there, embark on scenic cruises through Oslofjord and Sognefjord, where nature’s majesty unfolds before your eyes. Glide past snow-capped peaks, cascading waterfalls, and quaint villages tucked into green hillsides. The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, offers truly dramatic landscapes—its towering cliffs and mirror-like waters create an unforgettable visual symphony.

Whether you’re gazing out from the deck or capturing the views with your camera, Norway’s natural wonders will leave you in awe at every turn. From serene waters to majestic mountains, this is Nordic beauty at its finest.

Our newest ship, Rotterdam, delivers the best of everything we do: exquisite cuisine, award-winning service, superbly appointed staterooms and suites, and world-class entertainment. Dance the night away at B.B. King’s Blues Club or relive your favorite rock classics at Rolling Stone Lounge. Experience Rotterdam’s Pinnacle Class luxury and find a mastery of the details that keep our guests returning again and again.

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The Daily Itinerary

Norwegian Fjords Cruise 
Sunday | 29 August Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Departure: 3:00 pm

Begin your unforgettable Norwegian Fjords adventure as we set sail from Rotterdam.


Monday | 30 August Day at Sea

Relax and enjoy the ship’s luxurious facilities, Glatt Mehadrin cuisine, inspiring lectures, entertainment and time to unwind.


Tuesday | 31 August
Ålesund, Norway
Arrival: 10:00 am | Departure: 9:00 pm

Discover one of Norway’s most beautiful coastal towns, renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, panoramic viewpoints and charming waterfront.


Wednesday | 1 September
Nordfjordeid, Norway
Arrival: 7:00 am | Departure: 4:00 pm

Explore this picturesque fjord village before enjoying a spectacular afternoon of scenic cruising through Nordfjord, surrounded by majestic mountains, waterfalls and glaciers.


Thursday | 2 September
Scenic Cruising – Hardangerfjord

Spend the morning sailing through the magnificent Hardangerfjord, often called the “Queen of the Fjords,” one of Norway’s most breathtaking natural wonders.

Odda, Norway
Arrival: 10:00 am | Departure: 7:00 pm

Visit the charming town of Odda, nestled beneath towering mountains, glaciers and cascading waterfalls.


Friday | 3 September
Bergen, Norway
Arrival: 8:00 am | Departure: 5:00 pm

Discover Norway’s historic gateway to the fjords, famous for the colourful Bryggen Wharf, vibrant fish market and spectacular mountain scenery.


Saturday | 4 September
Shabbat at Sea

Enjoy a relaxing Shabbat at sea with inspiring Tefillot, Shiurim, gourmet Glatt Mehadrin cuisine and the warm Kosher Travelers atmosphere.


Sunday | 5 September
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Arrival: 7:00 am

Following breakfast, disembark with wonderful memories of an unforgettable journey through the spectacular Norwegian Fjords.

Cruise Highlights
  • Cruise through the spectacular Nordfjord and Hardangerfjord
  • Visit Ålesund, Nordfjordeid, Odda and Bergen
  • Relaxing Shabbat at Sea
  • Luxury cruising with full Glatt Mehadrin cuisine and inspiring Jewish programming
  • Optional shore excursions at every port
  • Personally hosted
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Price Include

  • 7 night Luxury Cruise.
  • Glatt Kosher food prepared freshly, especially and separately for our Kosher group by the best chefs on the sea.
  • Cholov Yisroel, Pat Yisroel and Bishul Yisroel.
  • On board Mashgichim who are responsible for the kosher kitchen.
  • An exclusive kosher dining restaurant area.
  • Executive Kosher Chef onboard.
  • Daily lunch options for shore excursions or on-board dining.
  • Kosher Traveler’s exclusive weekday program and Shabbat program.
  • Daily minyan with Sefer Torah.

from 4590 USD

Per Person

Rooms and pricing

All prices are per person in a double cabin

Inside Stateroom

  • Size: ~141–284 sq. ft.

  • Bedding: Convertible twin beds to queen + sofa bed or upper bed in some cabins
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom with shower

  • Amenities: TV, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning

  • Highlights: Well-designed interior cabin offering comfort, style, and great value

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Room amenities

4,590 USD

Ocean View Stateroom

  • Size: ~175–282 sq. ft.

  • Bedding: Convertible twin beds to queen + sofa bed or upper bed in some cabins
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom with shower

  • Amenities: Large picture window, TV, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning

  • Highlights: Bright and inviting cabin with natural light and beautiful sea views

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Room amenities

5,300 USD

Balcony Stateroom

  • Size: ~212–359 sq. ft. (including veranda)

  • Sleeps up to: 4 guests

  • Bedding: Convertible twin beds to queen + sofa bed or upper bed in some cabins

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom with shower

  • Amenities: Private veranda, sitting area, TV, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning

  • Highlights: Enjoy panoramic ocean views and fresh sea air from your own private balcony

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Room amenities

6,000 USD

Signature Suite

  • Size: ~273–456 sq. ft. (including veranda)

  • Sleeps up to: 4 guests

  • Bedding: Convertible twin beds to queen + sofa bed in some cabins

  • Bathroom: Spacious bathroom with dual sinks, whirlpool bath, and shower

  • Amenities: Private veranda, sitting area, TV, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning

  • Highlights: Elegant suite offering generous space, upgraded amenities, and a private balcony for relaxing sea views

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Room amenities

8,000 USD

Frequently Asked Questions?

If guest cancels their reservation the following cancellation fees apply:

  • 90 days prior a full refund is payable less 100 USD admin per room.
  • 45-90 days prior a full refund is payable less 500 USD per room.
  • Within 45 days there is no refund

“We can’t stop talking about and reminiscing about our Pesach vacation at Nof Ginosar with Kosher Travelers. It was the perfect family retreat, everyone had something to do while we were all together. Kids had the run of the world in this beautiful pastoral setting,( not to mention the gorgeous pictures that were facilitated by this extraordinary background) The adults loved sitting outside together schmoozing and enjoyed the inspiring and insightful lectures that Rabbi and Dr, Yael Ziegler delivered. We looked forward to the meals, the food was delicious and abundant, hard to believe it was Kosher L’ Pesach!! Our evenings were also entertaining as the program offered activities which were much enjoyed by all of us. We miss those days and look forward to our next trip with Kosher Travelers!!”

David and Chana,

Thank you again for an incredible program and meaningful Pesach. I truly appreciate your kindness in inviting me to join you and your family for Shabbat meals. It was fun!

I would love to continue our marketing conversation. I am happy to speak to any person to tell them how wonderful the program was and help in any way with Guest Relations (I can handle tough personalities with ease 🙂

 Both of your passion and understanding/expertise in this business is evident.  You took care of every detail and it showed. It made a huge impact on the my family’s chag.  

Thank you again.

Shabbat Shalom.

All the best,

Fantastic videos Adina! And Rima thank you for taking all of us on the lava tunnel tour with you. From all the great photos it looks like the last 2 days were amazing. We appreciate and thank Kosher Travelers for an excellent and fun tour
It was so great to have adventures and learn Torah with everyone! I hope we meet again. Safe travels home.

Carole,

Hawaii Dec 2022

To David and Chana,

Thank you so much for such a wonderful vacation to Batumi, Georgia in August 2022.  It was truly a pleasure to not have to worry about a single thing!! The delicious food and wonderful company only made it better. Chana, you are a master at taking care of people and paying attention to the little details.  We definitely hope to be able to travel with you again sometime soon.

Lori and Seth Gerson, Chashmonaim, Israel

Hi David and Chana. I don’t underestimate the huge (understatement!) amount of work that goes into making sure things look smooth on the surface of an event like this. You are both consummate pros and we have huge respect for your professionalism. Your kids are a true credit to you, especially Ariel who we dealt with the most. He has inherited your calm veneer and can-do approach to any challenge thrown his way. Nothing flusters him – he is polite and charming at all times, and his calm is contagious, even when challenges do inevitably pop up. Thank you for making Pesach so special for mum and our family. We made beautiful, precious memories together, which we will look back on for years to come.
Shabat shalom to you all back in Rhodes. ❤️

The Kosher Travelers – a wonderfully integrated group of 35 guests included participants from age 17 up to 74 — fearlessly climbed to beautiful vistas and geological marvels of this unique country. We visited waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, and lava generated dreamscape rock formations.    

Sailing out in a motorized rubber dinghy to see the largest glacier in Europe which Icelanders talk about as if it were an old friend or a venerable relative, we toasted our arrival with a shot of Floki – a local whisky, on the rocks – in this case a chunk of 500-year-old glacier ice.

Our fantastic knowledgeable guide, Yossi Ben Ami, was so enamored of the history and geology of everyplace we visited, that his enthusiasm became contagious. The waterfalls were lacy elegant streams falling from on high or thundering torrents rivaling the legendary Sambatyon River which rages six days a week and rests on Shabbos.

Our delicious meals were always beautifully presented usually in our own private dining room. For Shabbat we were treated to delicious meals at the Chabad house in Rejkavik, Iceland’s capital city.  Rebbetzin Mushky and Rabbi Avi Feldman were most gracious hosts. 

We flew up to Akureyri, known as the Northern capital of Iceland. A delightful small town, which boasts the northern most botanical garden in the world, traffic lights which feature a heart-shaped red light, and an airport runway in the middle of a fjord and a protected nature preserve know as the Black Castle where huge lava formations suggest birds, cathedrals, or whatever your imagination can conjure up.

On our last day we visited the Sky Lagoon – a heavenly Oceanside thermal spa. While there, after luxuriating in the relaxing warmth you can go in for the ‘Ritual’ treatment which starts with a dunk in rather cold water then continues with a salt/mineral scrub, a sauna and other delights.

The hotels were all well-located and comfortable. The other tour members from around the United States, Europe and Israel were a fun-loving, intelligent, cosmopolitan, amiable group.

Kosher Travelers has many other imaginative invigorating trips planned. Don’t leave home without them. Contact the company at koshertravelers.com.

 Helen Weiss Pincus, New Jersey

Iceland August 2022

Dear David and Chana,

I’ve been to Israel for Pesach with David Zwiebel & family dozens of times, in many cities and various hotels. I can say with confidence that this year’s chag at the Leonardo Plaza ranks with the very best experiences over the years. From the wait staff to the terrific Mark Salem it was a great Pesach and the variety and quality of the food excellent. Yasher koach.

Our tour guide gave each of us the feeling of being accepted, valued and respected. And as an added bonus her enthusiasm and never-ending energy made it all seem effortless.

from 4590 USD

Per Person