The Israeli shipping company “Mano Shipping” will open the summer season on May 30 with a 3-night sailing and end the season in mid-December. During the period, the luxury ship “Crown Iris” will depart from Haifa port for 46 vacation cruises to attractive destinations in the Mediterranean.
The ship “Crown Iris” is now in the shipyard for upgrades and preparation for the start of the season. This is the only ship in the world where all kitchens and dining rooms are kosher under the supervision of Rabbi Yitzhak Dayan of Thessaloniki, and with a kosher supervisor who is on board 24/7.
In addition, a synagogue with an ark and Torah scrolls operates on the central deck on the 5th floor.
It has 750 rooms, 11 floors, 6 elevators, 5 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, 2 jacuzzi pools, water slide, cinema, gym, basketball court, spa, duty free, casino, bars and lounges, luxurious halls and more.
A skilled and experienced team of 650 people are at the service of about 2,000 passengers, who enjoy daily entertainment shows by an international team. This season for the first time, the following will appear: an entertainment team from Cuba, including circus acrobats, Latin and Spanish shows. This is in addition to bouzouki music, a rock band, songs from the Land of Israel, board games, dances, a DJ, sports activities and more. At the ports of call on the cruise route, you can go on organized shore excursions with an Israeli guide.
The cruise program includes cruises of 2 nights, 3 nights, 4 nights, 7 nights, 11 nights and 14 nights, including special cruises on holidays, special itineraries and docking at new destinations, among others, the “Crown Iris” will sail to Greece, the Greek Islands, Italy, France and Cyprus.
Among the first cruises: 3-night cruises (May 30) starting at €371 per person, 4-night cruises (June 2) at €491. 2 nights (June 9) only 218 euros per person. 5-night Shavuot cruise (June 11) 709 euros. Among the special cruises in the 2024 season will be: a 7-night cruise (July 7) to Mykonos, Volos Meteora, Piraeus-Athens and Santorini from 907 euros. A 14-night cruise (November 24) to Crete, Catania, Naples, Civitavecchia-Rome, Olivia, Palermo, Villefranche-sur-Mer in France from 1,312 euros.
The CEO of Mano Shipping, Moran Mano, says: “The Israeli public, who loves vacation cruises, is looking forward to the start of the season and we have already received orders for cruises during the planned season. Sailing abroad allows you to enjoy an experience that includes a rich and kosher board, international and Israeli entertainment, diverse destinations and the special service of an Israeli cruise ship, as an experience of recreation, relaxation and fun.
Cruises can be booked on the website or at the company’s hotline (8288*). Special discounts will be granted to those who preorder on the website.
“Mano Shipping” is the largest and leading holiday cruise company in Israel. The group is engaged, among other things, in providing marine transportation services for containers, cars, and other cargo, and serves as a representative and general agent in Israel of the world’s shipping giants. Moshe Mano, the founder and owner of “Mano Holdings Ltd”, which also includes “Mano Shipping”, serves as president and active chairman of all the companies that make up the group, which deals in a variety of fields: shipping, hotels, real estate, assisted living, technology , hi-tech and more.
