Cruise

Only 463 suites and an almost 1:1 crew ratio: Meet the new luxury cruise ship

The third ship in the EXPLORA fleet will debut in July 2026, offering spacious suites, new culinary concepts, a unified wellness area, and stores from Rolex, Cartier, and Chopard.

EXPLORA III – The Conservatory Pool & Bar.
A ship of the Gordon Tourism Group.

Not just a cruise: The European vacation that connects people – not just cities

Explora Journeys

And the winner is...Explora Journeys

It's just a five-minute walk along the pier to Perfect Day at Coco Cay.

Coco Cay, paradise for a day with Royal Caribbean


Midnight fireworks as 340-Metre liner Disney Destiny begins dramatic journey

After a short sea trial, Destiny is expected to dock in Eemshaven on Sunday morning, where final outfitting will take place.

340-Metre liner Disney Destiny.

From the Rhine to the Danube: Kosher river cruises open a new gateway for the religious community

Kosher river cruises are popular with the religious public, especially during holidays, offering kosher food, cantors, and guides suited to tradition-observant travelers.

Kosher River Cruise

Israelis start the new year on deck: Rise in demand for cruises

Not just Greece and Cyprus: MSC reports rising demand for Israeli cruise vacations ahead of the holidays, with top destinations in the Caribbean, Norwegian fjords, and Europe.

MSC Divina.

Cruise passenger jumps overboard in desperate bid to escape gambling debt

If convicted, Gonzalez-Diaz could face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, authorities say.

Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship.

Beyond Iconic: Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 113.

Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas.

Cruise company unveils massive plan for 2027 – 500 cruises and private island

Norwegian Cruise Line announced 500+ cruises for 2027 with 20 ships to 150+ destinations in 59 countries, focusing on 7-day cruises, Bahamas private island, and More At Sea open bar program.

Norwegian Cruise Line

‘Tzuris’ in Syros: New enemies don’t deserve our business - opinion

On the shore of this small, isolated island, where the economy hinges on tourists like us, we can see a crowd waving Palestinian flags and holding a large “Stop the Genocide” sign in English.

NO SYROS today – a view of the small Greek island.

Cruise ship norovirus outbreaks hit 12 by mid-May, nearly matching all of 2024’s total cases

The CDC records an outbreak when at least three percent of passengers and crew show symptoms, its vessel sanitation program reports.

 Norovirus outbreaks surge on cruise ships: 12 cases logged by mid May, nearly matching full 2024 tally.

This Greek paradise doesn’t want you to visit unless you’re a multimillionaire

 Locals preffer tourists with deeper pockets. Corfu island in Greece

Miri Regev says shipping giant MSC agreed to aid in rescue of stranded Israelis

MSC responded, stating that "a request was received from the Transportation Ministry on the subject, and it is being reviewed."

 An MSC cargo ship, carrying containers, including some from the United Arab Emirates, docks as its cargo is unloaded at Haifa's port, northern Israel October 12, 2020