August 24 - September 7, 2025
14 nights, 15 days
Holland America – Nieuw Statendam
Experience a 14-night kosher cruise aboard the luxurious Holland America Nieuw Statendam, featuring gourmet glatt kosher dining, daily minyanim, and unforgettable itineraries, ensuring a Jewish-friendly vacation.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Sunday, August 24: Transfer from Amsterdam Airport to Rotterdam; sail from Rotterdam, Netherlands (3:00 PM departure)
Day 2 – Monday, August 25: Sea Day
Day 3 – Tuesday, August 26: South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; tender required)
Day 4 – Wednesday, August 27: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; tender required)
Day 5 – Thursday, August 28: Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Day 6 – Friday, August 29: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Day 7 – Saturday, August 30: Sea Day
Day 8 – Sunday, August 31: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Day 9 – Monday, September 1: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; times subject to tidal conditions)
Day 10 – Tuesday, September 2: Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland, United Kingdom (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Day 11 – Wednesday, September 3: Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; tender required)
Day 12 – Thursday, September 4: Cobh (Cork), Ireland (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Day 13 – Friday, September 5: Sea Day
Day 14 – Saturday, September 6: Dover (London), England, United Kingdom (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; times subject to tidal conditions)
Day 15 – Sunday, September 7: Debark in Amsterdam, Netherlands; transfer to the airport.
What is included in the price:
- Kosher cruise for 14 nights
- Glatt Kosher food prepared freshly, especially and separately for the 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
- Port taxes and charges
Kosher food at a level you have never experienced:
- Kosher supervisors in charge of the group throughout the cruise
- Fresh Glatt Kosher gourmet food cooked onboard.
- Private Chef onboard.
- New porcelain dishes and utensils
- Sefer Torah and a designated room for organized prayers.
- Kabbalat Shabbat with Kiddush on Friday evening and Shabbat morning.
- Electronic candles of “Machon Zomet” for the customers to light onboard on Friday evening.
Price does not include:
- Flights
- Transfers
- Visas if needed
- Shore excursions
- Gratuities to ship staff (approx. $20 per person per day)
- Gratuities to Kosher supervisors ($70 per person per cruise)
- Insurance
- Anything not written in “prices include”
Rates & Details
Price per person in a dbl cabin:
Interior – $6,900
Ocean view – $7,600
Balcony – $8,150