Kosher Caribbean Cruise

Kosher cruising Italian style aboard Costa Cruise Lines newest vessel, the CostaMagica. This 7-night gala Kosher Caribbean cruise is sponsored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. This exciting new Kosher Travel Program features a cultural culinary cruise experience combining the elegant Italian style cruising aboard the CostaMagica, specialty gourmet Kosher cuisine, and visits to diverse island nations and ports of call in the Western Caribbean, Florida, and the Yucatan coast of Mexico.

KOSHER CRUISING -- ITALIAN STYLE

A Kosher Travel Program is being launched aboard Costa Cruise Lines newest vessel, the CostaMagica, as part of its inaugural season, setting sail on January 29. This 7-night gala Kosher Caribbean cruise is sponsored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), and is opened to the general public, inviting individuals, families, as well as groups to participate. Membership in the USCJ is not required for
bookings.

This exciting new Kosher Travel Program features a cultural culinary
cruise experience combining the elegant Italian style cruising aboard the
CostaMagica, specialty gourmet Kosher cuisine, and visits to diverse island nations and ports of call in the Western Caribbean, Florida, and theYucatan coast of Mexico.

“We’re delighted and especially proud to have teamed up with Costa Cruise Lines, Orlando Kosher Catering, and TravelPass to offer one
of the most comprehensive Kosher Cruises to the Caribbean for the 2006 season,” states Arlene Corsover, Assistant Regional Director of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

A complete kosher menu throughout the entire 7-night cruise features
authentic kosher cuisine freshly prepared on board by five-star chefs,
served on elegant china by Costa’s friendly and efficient service staff.

The Kosher program is under “Conservative supervision” and the direction of renowned specialty kosher caterer of the cruise industry, Orlando Kosher Catering.

Seating for the kosher program includes a separate section of the ship’s
beautiful dining room while enjoying the Sail-A-Way Buffet, all
breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as well as late night snacks. A private cocktail party with a full open bar and hot & cold kosher hors d’oeuvres is also a featured part of the itinerary.

The USCJ has planned an exciting and informative lecture series and
spiritual services as part of its Kosher Travel Program. Rabbi Moshe
Edelman, the USCJ Director of Leadership Development, will share his unique, provocative and always entertaining lectures and discussions on board.

Daily morning and afternoon prayer services will be held as well as a
glorious Shabbat at Sea. The USCJ staff will also provide on-board
representatives for all participants in the Kosher Travel Program.

The 7-night voyage departs from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida and includes visits to Key West, Cozumel, Mexico, Ocho Rios,
Jamaica and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. A restful Shabbat at Sea is spent as the Costa Magica sails around Cuba, heading back to Florida.

The USCJ’s complete Kosher Travel Program is priced from $1399 per
person, double occupancy and includes the 7-night cruise, all freshly
prepared gourmet kosher meals during the entire voyage, port charges, government fees, taxes, prepaid gratuities on board, and a deluxe travel bag for each passenger.

For more information and bookings, contact USCJ Kosher Travel Program; Tel: 561-372-0420; Toll Free: 1-800-601-USCJ (8725).