jglass Posted January 10, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I'm considering a cruise that falls over Passover and was wondering if anyone has any experience with Celebrity at that time. Do they have a seder? Do they proved matzoh? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. jglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franma Posted January 10, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2006 We were on the Infinity last year during Passover. There was a wonderful seder with a rabbi conducting it using printed Haggadahs that incorporated different traditions. They had all the "trimmings" including wine, matzoh, even gefilte fish and chopped liver with a choice of two entrees I think. It was held in a section of the buffet restaurant. Many people attended. We were really surprised and impressed with the effort made to make it a holiday meal. Food wasn't great, but that wasn't the important part of the evening. You may want to call the cruise line to check whether it will be happening on your cruise. I would think it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleboy Posted January 10, 2006 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2006 that sounds great did you sign up before you got on the ship or after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted January 10, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I was on Century two years ago during Passover, and they had the same thing there. They set the tables in the buffet with linen tablecloths and napkins, it was all set up quite nicely. You could make a reservation for it on board, I don't know if they took pre-sailing requests but you could always call your travel agent or the Captain's Club to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted January 10, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2006 nice idea--think we may consider itin the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jglass Posted January 10, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Wow! I'm impressed! This is very encouraging. This year we have so many family events(weddings, etc) that it may be good to get away, but we wanted a seder as well. Does anyone know about matzoh on board, or should we plan on bringing our own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawcat Posted January 11, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2006 we are not jewish, however, one couple we went with were. over the hanukkah holiday rabbi spector held a very nice lighting of the menorah ceremony each night. a very nice experience for us. the congregation, if that is a correct term, i apologize if it is not, accepted us readily. we were three couples total from little rock, the rabbi was quite fun, he even gave assignments to write words for the driedel song. i think ours went like this; we had a little dreidel, it had some lovely motion, but while on the cruise, it spun into the ocean! the rabbi loved it and said he was going to take it back to silver springs maryland with him. his wife is margie. not sure how long they will be aboard, but if he is still there, please tell him all the folks from Little Rock send regards. i am sure they will celebrate passover. just a note. celebrity really went the extra mile for hanukkah. not only did they provide the lounge each night, but they provided traditional foods as well, to include jelly doughnuts. our friends even requested from our maitre'd the traditional egg bread for friday night. not being jewish my dw and i were overly impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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