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Kosher Adriatic Cruise: Rome to Venice
Rome to VeniceWhere
Sailing again in 2027, dates to be announcedDates
Last sailing from $3,200 per personFrom
The cruise
Seven nights from Rome to Venice, by way of five countries
Our kosher Adriatic cruise sails from Rome and ends at Venice: seven nights aboard the Norwegian Gem, with a port every day. On the way are Salerno on the Amalfi Coast, Catania at the foot of Mount Etna, Corfu in Greece, Kotor in Montenegro, Split in Croatia and Koper in Slovenia. Our own group is on board: Glatt Kosher Mehadrin meals cooked for the group, a minyan every day, and Shabbat kept together. The dates of the next sailing are to be announced.
- 7 nights on board
- Board at Rome's port in the afternoon; leave the ship early on the eighth morning at Ravenna, the port for Venice.
- Five countries
- Italy, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia, with no day at sea.
- Shabbat in port
- On the last sailing, Shabbat fell at Koper, on the Slovenian coast.
- Meals
- Glatt Kosher Mehadrin, freshly prepared for the group and served in its own dining area.
What the cruise includes
- Seven nights aboard the Norwegian Gem, 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 every day, packed for the shore or served on board
- Our own weekday and Shabbat program, and a daily minyan with a Sefer Torah
Not included: flights, airport transfers, visas where needed, shore excursions, travel insurance, the ship's gratuities of $20 per person a day, and $35 per person for the kosher supervisors.
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. We choose a ship for its willingness to meet our kashrut needs, and our own cook and mashgiach sail with the group.
The ship
Your cabin on the Norwegian Gem
There are four kinds of cabin: an inside cabin, an oceanview cabin, a balcony cabin and a club balcony suite. Prices are per person, two to a cabin. On a Norwegian Cruise Line ship you keep your own hours on board, and our group keeps its own dining area.
- Inside Cabin
- A cabin for two with no window, about 13 m², with a TV and a shower room. The best value on board.
- Oceanview Cabin
- About 15 m², with a window onto the sea.
- Balcony Cabin
- Floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto a private balcony, a sitting area, and room service at any hour.
- Club Balcony Suite
- About 39 m² with a private balcony, a sitting area, a bath and a shower, and laundry or pressing included.
Port by port
The Adriatic 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 1Rome, Italy, from the port of Civitavecchia. More than 2,500 years of history before you board: the Colosseum, the Forum and the Palatine Hill, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.Sails 4:00 pm
- Day 2Salerno, Italy, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Once home to medieval Europe's first medical school: the old town, the castle on the hill, and the coast road to Amalfi and Positano.7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Day 3Catania, Sicily, Italy. Baroque squares and busy markets at the foot of Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, with trips up onto the mountain for those who want them.7:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Day 4Corfu, Greece. A green island with Venetian fortresses, the old town's arcades and lanes, hillside villages and coves.10:00 am – 7:30 pm
- Day 5Kotor, Montenegro. The ship sails in through the Bay of Kotor to a walled medieval town, listed by UNESCO, with the fortress walls climbing the mountain behind it.8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Day 6Split, Croatia. Diocletian's Palace, built around 295 CE, is the old town itself: Roman halls and squares, and the Riva promenade along the harbor. Shabbat begins that evening, as the ship sails north.7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Day 7Koper, Slovenia, on Shabbat. A small walkable old town of Istrian limestone streets and squares, a short walk from the ship.8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Day 8Venice, Italy, from the port of Ravenna. Ravenna is known for its Byzantine mosaics; Venice lies up the coast.Disembark 6:00 am
Shabbat and Torah
Shabbat on board, and a minyan every day
A Sefer Torah sails with the group and there is a minyan every day of the cruise.
On the most recent sailing, Shabbat began as the ship left Split and fell on Day 7, with the ship in port at Koper. It was kept with the group, with the Shabbat meals on board and the old town an easy walk from the quay.
Who it suits
Who the cruise suits, and what the ports ask of you
A cruise is the easy way to see five countries in a week: you unpack once, and the ship carries you from port to port while you sleep. There is a port every day, so the pace is set by how much you choose to do ashore. The Jewish history of Venice, Sicily and the Adriatic ports is in our Mediterranean cruise guide.
- Our guests are mostly English speakers from the USA, Europe and Israel
- There is no day at sea: every day brings a new port
- Kotor's walls and the old towns mean cobbles, steps and slopes
- The last morning is an early start: the ship docks at Ravenna at 6:00 am
- The reservation form asks for a short health declaration
Price
What the cruise costs, cabin by cabin
| Cabin | 7 nightsRome to Venice |
|---|---|
| Inside Cabin | To be announced |
| Oceanview Cabin | To be announced |
| Balcony Cabin | To be announced |
| Club Balcony Suite | To be announced |
The cabins
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Inside Cabin
13 sq m
A modern inside cabin with TV: stylish, comfortable and the most affordable way to sail.
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Oceanview Cabin
15 sq m
A comfortable cabin with a clear view of the sea.
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Balcony Cabin
27 sq m, plus a 5 sq m balcony
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors to your own balcony, a sitting area, a coffee maker and 24-hour room service.
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Club Balcony Suite
39 sq m, plus a 5 sq m balcony
A private balcony and a larger sitting area, a luxury bath and shower, fine bed linens, laundry or pressing service, and early booking for dining and shows.
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 sailing, by bank transfer
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 dates as soon as they are set 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
“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.”
“The organization, catering and religious atmosphere are amazing!”
“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 Adriatic cruise
When is the next kosher Adriatic cruise?
The dates of the next sailing are to be announced. The last one sailed seven nights from Rome to Venice in August 2026. Send an inquiry and we will tell you as soon as the next sailing is set.
Where does the cruise start and finish?
You board at Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, in the afternoon of the first day, and leave the ship at Ravenna, the port for Venice, early on the eighth morning. You book your own flights to Rome and home from Venice.
Which ports does the cruise visit?
Salerno on the Amalfi Coast; Catania in Sicily; Corfu in Greece; Kotor in Montenegro; Split in Croatia; and Koper in Slovenia, ending at Ravenna for Venice. There is no day at sea.
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.
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. On the last sailing Shabbat fell on Day 7, in port at Koper in Slovenia.
What is the deposit, and when is the balance due?
A deposit of $1,000 per person confirms your cabin, and the balance is due by bank transfer 120 days before the ship sails. These are the terms of the last sailing; they are confirmed with the next one.
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 trips in the region
- Kosher Mediterranean Cruise: Four Sailings in 2027
- Kosher Tour of Montenegro and Dubrovnik
- 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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- USA / Canada+1 646 240 4118
- Europe+44 207 048 6168
- Australia+61 39 999 7496
- South Africa+27 83 377 1908
Speak to Shelley in reservations. Every missed call and message is returned.
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