What are the kashrut standards on the cruise?

The program provides strictly glatt kosher (Chalak) meat and poultry, along with Cholov Yisroel dairy and Pas Yisroel for all baked goods. All catering is overseen by a dedicated mashgiach and under the supervision of Rabbi Yitzchak A. Fischer.

How is Shabbat observed during the river cruise?

The itinerary includes a walking tour from the boat in Burano during the afternoon of Shabbat, allowing guests to explore within halachic boundaries without the need for transport. All activities on Shabbat are designed to be Shomer Shabbat friendly.

Which cities are included in the travel itinerary?

The Gems of Northern Italy cruise typically starts and ends in Venice. Throughout the eight-day journey, the ship visits Verona, Ferrara, Chioggia, Padua, and various islands in the Venetian Lagoon such as Murano and Burano.

Are shore excursions included in the package?

Yes, the cruise is designed as an all-inclusive experience. This typically covers shore excursions (both Jewish and secular), educational lectures, entertainment, and all meals and drinks on board.

Gems of Northern Italy

River Cruise

✡ Rabbi Yizchak A. Fischer

Location: Venice, Veneto, Italy

Organizer: Kosher Riverboat Cruises

About

Uncover the Extraordinary Hidden Treasures of Venice and Northern Italy

A Tour Experience Like No Other as We Explore Northern Italy & Its Jewish Heritage Off-The-Beaten Path with Exclusive Access to Sites & People of Italy & Jewish Italy

Encounter unforgettable sights on this odyssey through Northern Italy that begins and ends in legendary Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic.† Our exploration of Northern Italy rewards the curious traveler with amazing experiences rich in Jewish history & heritage in Verona, Padua, and Venice. Unlike any other tour vacation, you will be treated to exclusive tours and in-depth interaction with local Jewish communities. Discover the charm of seaside Chioggia loved by fishermen and artists alike. Explore medieval Padua, once home to Galileo and Copernicus; Verona, the famed city of Romeo and Juliet and magical Venice. Each of these enchanting locales is yours to uncover filled with over 2000 years of Jewish history and heritage brought to life on the Kosher River Cruises the "Gems of Northern Italy.†

Day 1-Oct 24: Monday: Arrive Venice, embarkation 4:00pm

Day 2-Oct 25: Tuesday: Venice Tour

Day 3-Oct 26: Wednesday: Verona

Day 4-Oct 27: Thursday: Ferrara & Chioggia

Day 5-Oct 28: Friday: Padua / Burano

Day 6-Oct 29: Shabbat Burano: Afternoon walking tour from boat

Day 7-Oct 30: Sunday: Lido, Burano, Murano & Giudecca

Day 8-Oct 31: Monday Venice: Disembark

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

SS La Venezia

Kashrut & dining

Step aboard a Kosher River Cruises vessel and taste everything that the landscapes, regions, and our adventurous head chefs can offer you in the way of carefully composed menus and local specialties. Our kitchen team combines its love of cooking with its goal to present you with modern haute cuisine, tempered with a classical approach to food. All food and standards for the program will be Glatt Kosher under strict supervision.

Kashrut: All poultry and meat products are Mihadrin and "Chalak" (commonly called glatt). All dairy products are Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel for all bread and cakes.

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

We are happy to welcome Rabbi Yitzchak A. Fischer, as the cruise Rav Hammachshir. Rabbi Fischer "Yitzchak" is a graduate of The Rabbinical Ordination Program of Yeshivat Pirchai Shoshanim of Jerusalem Israel. He received his Smicha "Yoreh Yoreh" from Rabbis Daniel Chanan and HaRav HaDayan, Rabbi Yaakov Nisan Rosenthal Z"L of the Bet Din of Haifa, Israel. His extensive Halacha and "Kashrut"knowledge and experience started when he was a "shochet's" assistant in his college years in Baltimore. Working with multiple Kashrut organizations as well as his Yorah Deah studies with Torah luminaries such as HaRav Menachem Mendel Feldman, Z"L; Harav Binyamin Stein (Israel) and Rav Chanan Shai Kristt, (USA and Israel) over many decades in Israel and the USA. This comprehensive base of study gives him a broad and unique perspective on Kashrut. His past hashgaot have been audited by renowned Kashrut organizations, such as the Star K's kosher supervisor/inspector, and Torah Umsora's kashrut supervisors.

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]

Activities & entertainment

SS La Venezia

Location

Address: Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Contact

Organizer: Kosher Riverboat Cruises
Location: Venice, Italy
Phone: +1 310-237-0122
Phone: 020 3393 6823
Email: [email protected]
Website: kosherrivercruise.com