What are the specific kashrut standards on the cruise?

All food is prepared fresh on board in a dedicated kosher kitchen under the supervision of Rabbi Yizchak A. Fischer. Standards include Glatt Kosher meat, Cholov Yisroel dairy, and Pas Yisroel for all baked goods.

Is there a synagogue on the ship?

Yes, the cruise features a dedicated on-board synagogue complete with a Sefer Torah. Daily minyanim, Shabbat programs, and shiurim are led by Rabbi Weiss.

What level of physical activity is required?

The itinerary is designed for various activity levels, ranging from leisure boat tours for sightseeing to more physically demanding jungle trekking and rainforest hiking.

What is included in the cruise package?

The program is an all-inclusive expedition. This includes all glatt kosher meals, snacks, open bar/drink credit, internet access, daily shore excursions, and educational programming.

AMAZONAS RIVER ADVENTURE

KRC Expedition Collection

✡ Rabbi Yizchak A. Fischer

Location: Manaus, AM, Brazil

Organizer: Kosher Riverboat cruise

About

Luxury Amazonas All-Inclusive River Cruise Adventure
Exploring the Wonders of the Brazilian Rainforest

Experience an unforgettable cruise on board an all-inclusive, expedition resort in the deepest of Brazilian forest. IBEROSTAR and Kosher River Cruises offers our guests an exotic tour expedition on the Río Negro and the SolimÁµes rivers as we explore the natural wonders of the remote Amazonas Brazilian rainforest. Our itineraries are developed for every activity level and offer daily choices of adventure from leisurely rainforest boat tours to jungle trekking. On this cruise, there is something for everyone!

On the SolimÁµes River Amazonas portion of our cruise your itinerary includes the following activities all led by our on-board naturalists: Rainforest trekking, visits to local native villages, motorboat journeys for birdwatching around the Igarapés, piranha fishing, alligator watching, photo safaris by motorboat, plus so much more!

On the Negro River Amazonas portion of the tour your itinerary includes the following activities all led by our on-board naturalists: Travel on foot or by boat through the Jaraqui rainforest region; photo safari by motorboat to the Anavilhanas islands, caiman watching, a visit to the pink dolphins at Novo AirÁ£o, bird-watching safaris, visit to an indigenous village, boat trip to the Ariaú River rainforest region, plus so much more!

Evenings are a special time on the IBEROSTAR Grand Amazon with Kosher River Cruises and includes eco-lectures by our resident naturalists, shows, and music in the on-board theatre. Signature to all Kosher River Cruises, includes our on-board synagogue with Sefer Torah for daily davening and special Shabbat programming!

    Pre-night "“ Sunday Jan 21 MANAUS BRAZIL
    Day 1 "“ Monday Jan 22: MANAUS "“ RIO NEGRO
    Day 2 "“ Tuesday Jan 23: JARAQUI'S IGARAPÉS
    Day 3 "“ Wednesday Jan 24: IGARAPÉ TRENCH AND NOVO AIRÁƒO
    Day 4 "“ Thursday Jan 25: ARIAÁš RIVER
    Day 5 "“ Friday Jan 26: ENCONTRO DAS ÁGUAS AND RETURN TO MANAUS
    Day 6 "“ Shabbat Jan 27: SHABBAT IN MANAUS
    Day 7 "“ Sunday Jan 28: MANACAPURÁš & MANAQUIRI
    Day 8 "“ Monday Jan 29 "“ ENCONTRO DAS ÁGUAS AND RETURN TO MANAUS

    *Post-Day / Night Monday Jan 29: MANAUS

    *Pre-Night Manaus "“ Sunday Jan 21

    For those arriving the night before your pre-tour includes all group transfers (airport-hotel-ship), hotel, all Glatt kosher meals (evening box meal, breakfast, box lunch) and a pre-boarding (Monday) 3-hour guided tour of Manaus including the, Palace, and Opera House.

        *Post Tour Manaus "“ Monday Jan 29

For those guests with late night flights you have the option of purchasing our post-tour program. Program includes hotel room, all Glatt kosher meals (box lunch, dinner) and group transfers (ship-hotel-airport). Post-tour guests are free to explore the city on their own or our ground agents will be available to offer local tours for purchase.

About the provider

Kosher River Cruises includes it all. Unlike many large cruise programs with numerous add-on costs for excursions, amenities, activities, drinks and Internet, we include everything on a Kosher River Cruise. From the minute you arrive to the minute you depart the ship, we will take care of you. All of our cruises include our own specially developed shore excursions, exploring both Jewish and secular sites, open bar or drink credit, Internet, educational programming and lectures, special guests and entertainment. Every ship is a luxury 5-star vessel complete with high-end amenities and accommodations, as well as exceptional service from your Kosher River Cruise management team.

Rooms & accommodation

IBEROSTAR

Kashrut & dining

The standards set for our river cruise meets the highest kashrut standards; All meat product are Halak also known as glatt kosher, all dairy Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel for all breads and cakes.

If you have any queries regarding Kashrut, please feel free to contact Rabbi Fischer directly at: [email protected]

All daily kosher meals will be freshly prepared in our own on site kosher kitchens.

we are proud to present Master Kosher Chef Malcolm Green who will lead our culinary team to create your unforgettable dining experience while you are our guests. We have taken the fine dining that symbolizes riverboat cruising and combined it with expert kosher chefs to create the perfect kosher cruise.

Religious life & Shabbat

Rabbi Weiss will be leading our minyanim, our Shabbat program and offering selected shiurim during the cruise.

Kosher River Cruises, includes our on-board synagogue with Sefer Torah for daily davening and special Shabbat programming!

Activities & entertainment

Grand Amazon

Location

Address: Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil

Contact

Organizer: Kosher Riverboat cruise
Location: Manaus, Brazil
Phone: 800-923-2645
Phone: 052 836 2661
Email: [email protected]
Website: kosherrivercruise.com