Greek Islands Kosher Cruises

August 8 to 15 or 15 to 22

✡ Premium Glatt Kosher

Location: Athens, Attica, Greece

Organizer: David Cruise

About

Friday, August 8 Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Saturday, August 9 At Sea
Sunday, August 10 Istanbul, Turkey
Monday, August 11 Mykonos, Greece
Tuesday, August 12 Crete (Heraklion), Greece
Wednesday, August 13 Rhodes, Greece
Thursday, August 14 Santorini, Greece
Friday, August 15 Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Rooms & accommodation

Costa

Kashrut & dining

An essential component of your stay, gastronomy naturally takes pride of place on board your DAVID CRUISE.

Fresh products, finely selected ingredients, refined dishes: throughout your cruise you will enjoy top-of-the-range cuisine prepared by talented Costa Chefs, sharing their passion for the Italian culinary heritage.

DAVID CRUISE is pleased to welcome you aboard its Premium Glatt Kosher cruises.

We are eager to accompany you on this magnificent adventure!
Before each departure, our Machgichim hide the kitchens, exclusively reserved for DAVID CRUISE .
New porcelain tableware is purchased with each new cruise.

You can enjoy our gourmet Glatt Kosher cuisine, prepared under the strict supervision of our Machgichim in accordance with the requirements: Chalav Yisroel, Pas Yisroel, and Bichoul Yisroel .

Each table will be set with a white linen tablecloth, a white porcelain service, silver cutlery and stemmed glasses.

Are you ready for this culinary experience?

For Breakfast , you will have the choice between a continental or Anglo-Saxon breakfast, with a variety of dishes hot or cold, salty or sweet as well as a buffet of salads, pastries, cereals, breads and fruit.

For Lunch, during our buffet, you will have a wide choice between meat, poultry and fish, all accompanied by various vegetables.

A buffet of desserts and fruits will complete your lunch.
For those who will have a little hunger in the afternoon, a Tea Time will be offered.

For Dinner , a gourmet menu will be proposed and served on your plate.
You will have the choice between 3 starters, 5 main courses (including meat, poultry, fish), and 2 desserts.

Without forgetting our Shabbat meals and the pleasure of savoring, in the purest tradition,

on Saturday noon, a succulent cholent in the middle of the ocean!
All meals are concocted by Costa's chefs and pastry chefs.

Religious life & Shabbat

A comfortable room will be reserved to be our Synagogue throughout your cruise.
A Sefer Torah will be on board to ensure readings from the parashiot during the week and on Shabbat.
Shiurim will be offered by our rabbis.

Activities & entertainment

Fortuna

Location

Address: Casio, 19, Πλατεία Ομονοίας, Omonoia, 1st District of Athens, Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, 104 31, Greece

Contact

Organizer: David Cruise
Location: Athens, Greece
Phone: +1 646 4321 500
Phone: +972 79 800 4321
WhatsApp: +972547007550
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.davidcruise.com

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About this listing

Departing from the historic port of Piraeus in Athens, the Greek Islands Kosher Cruise by David Cruise offers a specialized travel experience designed for the observant Jewish traveler. This eight-day itinerary navigates the Aegean Sea, combining the luxury of a Mediterranean voyage with uncompromising adherence to halachic standards. Guests can explore iconic coastal destinations while enjoying a fully catered environment where every detail, from the prayer services to the gourmet dining, is curated for a religious lifestyle. The cruise sessions typically run during the peak summer weeks of August, providing an ideal window for families and groups to vacation without the logistical challenges of self-catering abroad.

About the region

The journey begins in Athens, home to one of Europe's oldest Jewish communities and the historic Beth Shalom Synagogue. From the Greek capital, the vessel sails toward Turkey and the Dodecanese islands. Istanbul presents a unique opportunity to visit the Neve Shalom Synagogue and the historic Galata district, reflecting centuries of Sephardic heritage. As the ship winds through the Cyclades, stops in Mykonos and Santorini offer world-renowned views and traditional blue-and-white architecture. The inclusion of Crete and Rhodes allows travelers to connect with the deep Jewish history of the Mediterranean; Rhodes is particularly notable for its "La Juderia" quarter and the Kahal Shalom Synagogue, the oldest operating synagogue in Greece. This route provides a comprehensive overview of the Aegean's most significant cultural and scenic landmarks.

What to expect

Travelers can expect a seamless integration of high-end maritime hospitality and strict kashrut protocols. The culinary experience is a central focus, featuring Glatt Kosher menus prepared by chefs trained in Italian and Mediterranean culinary traditions. Dining is structured around a meat-based lunch and an elegant, waiter-served dinner, with traditional Shabbat meals featuring classic dishes like cholent served at sea. The kitchen facilities are exclusively reserved and kashered for this program, utilizing brand-new porcelain and silver for each voyage.

Beyond the dining room, the ship functions as a floating Jewish community. A dedicated synagogue area is established for daily Minyanim, and the presence of a Sefer Torah ensures that the weekly Parashat HaShavua is read with a minyan. Educational programs and shiurim are scheduled throughout the week, led by guest rabbis. On Shabbat, the cruise maintains a traditional atmosphere, allowing guests to observe the day of rest peacefully while docked or at sea. Accommodation and shipboard amenities provide the comfort of a modern cruise liner, ensuring that spiritual and physical needs are equally prioritized.

Frequently asked questions

What are the kashrut standards on the cruise?

The cruise offers Premium Glatt Kosher catering under the strict supervision of Machgichim. The standards include Chalav Yisroel, Pas Yisroel, and Bichoul Yisroel. Kitchens are kashered prior to departure, and new porcelain tableware is used for each cruise.

Are there religious services and a Sefer Torah on board?

A dedicated room on the ship is reserved as a synagogue for the duration of the journey. A Sefer Torah is kept on board for weekday and Shabbat readings, and communal shiurim (Torah lessons) are organized by attending rabbis.

What is the sailing route for the Greek Islands cruise?

The itinerary begins and ends in Athens (Piraeus). The route includes stops in Istanbul (Turkey), Mykonos, Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes, and Santorini. Specific dates are available in August.

How is the dining structured throughout the day?

The cruise provides comprehensive meal service including a buffet breakfast (continental and hot options), a meat-based buffet lunch, afternoon tea time, and a multi-course plated gourmet dinner with several starter and main course choices.