Kosher Cruiser

Although I have never been on a cruise ship during Passover, many cruise lines do make accommodations. I have spoken to several cruise lines to learn about their Passover accommodations. Although none of these cruise lines' Sedarim appears to work for an Orthodox Jew, I am providing a summary of my findings here. Several lines do offer kosher for Passover food however. Offerings by cruise line Carnival will offer Kosher for Passover food provided by their kosher caterer, upon request, which must be received 60 days in advance. A Sedar is only offered on board if a rabbi contacts the cruise line to lead it on a volunteer basis.  (read more at: Keeping kosher on Carnival ) Celebrity stated there is a Sedar on board. The person I spoke with was unaware of who leads it or if they have only 1 or 2 Sedars. No information available on Passover food as well.  (read more at: Keeping kosher on Celebrity ) Costa makes no kosher food accommodations and makes no spe...

Cruise Line: Costa Cruises Kosher Caterer: N/A Meals offered: For those of you who are not familiar with Costa Cruises, it is a much smaller cruise line, from a North American perspective. The Italian company does have some cruises in North America, but they are much more limited than other major cruise lines. Costa is a subsidiary of Carnival, much like Holland America and Princess. However, unlike those other subsidiaries, my conversations with Costa has lead me to learn that they offer no kosher food. Although they stated there probably are kosher breads and cereal on board, they make no guarantees. Anyone wishing to have kosher food on Costa can contact guest relations and make arranges for bringing their own food on board. All food must be cooked and individually wrapped, and they will store and warm for you. Based on this, unless there is a specific itinerary you feel very strongly you want to take, the chances are, Costa is not the cruise line for you. ...