With Golden Tours On the Holland America Rotterdam
June 20-27, 2027
Norway’s Majestic Fjords
A once in a lifetime experience
The highlights
8 days
INCREDIBLE TOURS FEATURING:
- Dramatic Norwegian Fjords surrounded by towering mountains and waterfalls
- Scenic cruising through Hardangerfjord and Nordfjord
- The spectacular landscapes and waterfalls surrounding Eidfjord
- Olden, gateway to glaciers and some of Norway’s most beautiful mountain scenery
- The distinctive Art Nouveau architecture of Ålesund
- Historic Bergen and its colorful waterfront
- A full week aboard Holland America Line’s elegant Rotterdam
- Shabbat at sea, surrounded by the beauty of the Norwegian coast
THE Journey
Our week aboard the Rotterdam is as much about the sailing as it is about the places we visit. We travel deep into Norway’s magnificent fjords, where narrow waterways wind between towering mountains, waterfalls, and tiny villages, with the scenery unfolding directly from the ship.
Days ashore are balanced with scenic cruising and time to enjoy the ship, creating a relaxed journey through one of the world’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.
THE Group Leaders
David and Adina Lebor will lead our tour with over two decades of experience leading Jewish groups all over the world.
David and Adina will personally accompany you on the cruise and on the guided tours at each port of call, ensuring you make the most of every destination.
Golden tours Cruises
Golden Tours is Israel’s premier travel agency specializing in luxury kosher cruise experiences around the world. With decades of expertise, they offer meticulously curated cruise packages that combine top-tier amenities with a rich and authentic Jewish experience on board. Their cruises feature gourmet Glatt Kosher cuisine prepared fresh daily on the ship under strict Rabbinical supervision.
We are thrilled to partner with Golden Tours on select high-end cruises, bringing our guests world-class itineraries that span the globe. Together, we are proud to deliver unforgettable journeys that blend comfort, kashrut, and meaningful Jewish life at sea.
THE CUISINE
Glatt Kosher Gourmet Meals prepared by Golden Tours and Holland America Master Chefs
Enjoy three delicious Glatt Kosher meals a day, plus complimentary drinks, tea, coffee, and more—as offered by the cruise line—all under the highest standards of kashrut.
THE KASHRUT
The kashrut is Mehadrin Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisrael, and Pat Yisrael under the strictest rabbinical supervision of GOK – Global Orthodox Kosher, Rav Oren Duvdevani, Shlita.
At least Two Full-Time Mashgichim for the entire trip.
The Ship
The Holland America Rotterdam
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam is the flagship of the fleet and one of its newest Pinnacle Class ships, entering service in 2021. Carrying approximately 2,650 guests, it combines contemporary design with the traditional elegance and relaxed atmosphere for which Holland America is known.
The ship features comfortable staterooms, spacious lounges, pools, live entertainment venues, and extensive indoor and outdoor viewing areas. Its panoramic Crow’s Nest and open decks provide excellent views while sailing through Norway’s fjords and coastal scenery.
Destinations
This journey through the Norwegian Fjords combines some of Norway’s most beautiful natural scenery with its historic coastal towns. The itinerary includes Eidfjord, surrounded by the mountains and waterfalls of Hardangerfjord; Olden, set deep within Nordfjord amid glaciers and dramatic peaks; Ålesund, known for its distinctive Art Nouveau architecture; and Bergen, Norway’s historic gateway to the fjords.
Between ports, scenic cruising through Hardangerfjord and Nordfjord provides some of the most impressive landscapes of the journey, with steep mountains, waterfalls and small villages lining the waterways.