Cruise

New cruise terminal inaugurated at the Port of Haifa

The Haifa Port Company has inaugurated a new cruise terminal with an investment of NIS 16 million, which will enable the simultaneous reception of up to two large cruise ships.

New cruise terminal inaugurated at the Port of Haifa
A NEW port in Haifa.

Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery

A person wearing a mask stands aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.

American oncologist steps in after ship doctor falls ill in hantavirus outbreak

A police boat approaches the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms


Vacation nightmare: What do you do when your luggage gets lost?

The writer lost her suitcase that was packed for her two-week vacation which included her son's wedding.

 IS THE red samsonite among the pile of luggage at the airport?

‘Wonder of the Seas’: Las Vegas afloat

Wonder of the Seas is a relatively new ship under the Royal Caribbean name, which made its maiden voyage this past year and has a guest capacity of more than 5,600 people.

 ‘ALTOGETHER, IT DID feel like there was no real reason to ever get off the ship.’

Cruising in high style on the open seas

The Norwegian Prima is a ship the way the Belvoir Castle is a house, a Jaguar is a car and a filet mignon is a piece of meat. It’s a ship, but there's more.

 THE ‘NORWEGIAN PRIMA’ – at 18 stories it is a huge ocean liner, at full capacity able to carry some 3,100 guests and a staff of 1,600.

Norwegian Cruise Line courts Israeli market

Do you want to explore the world without having to fight the lines at the airport and be informed on the way to the airport that your flight has been canceled? Go by boat.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S ‘Norwegian Epic’ ship.

'Catching waves' on land: What is landsickness?

Why do we sometimes continue to feel as if we’re still on a boat, even after having already disembarked?

 Imagine going on a cruise in the sky.

Would you want to travel on a nuclear-powered sky cruise?

The Sky Cruise is designed to give more than 5,000 people a cruise experience in the sky complete with a pool, shopping mall and 360-degree viewing deck.

 Could sky cruises be the next form of luxury travel? (Illustrative)

Onboard 'Wonder of the Seas,' the world's largest cruise ship

Wonder of the Seas is the fifth vessel to enter service in RCI’s Oasis class. Take an inside look at what it's like onboard.

 The 'Wonder of the Seas' cruise ship of the company Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise ship, is docked at a port in Malaga, Spain, April 30, 2022.

Cruise ship giant NCL is now offering cruises from Haifa port

The international vacation ship giant is joining the rivalry for Israeli vacationers by starting cruises for the first time in its history on voyages from the northern port city.

Norwegian Cruise Line ship

Wonder at the world's biggest cruise ship

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 35

 Wonder of the Seas cruises

Royal Caribbean sails into Haifa

“I have every confidence this program will continue to grow,” he said. “We’ve already committed to coming back in 2023, and I hope that in November of this year we’ll open sales for our 2024 program.

  Royal Caribbean cruise ship