Next year in Jerusalem! - Ok close enough.....

Crystal Cruises is planning Passover seders as Crystal Serenity sails to Ashdod, Israel, and Crystal Symphony cruises New Zealand.

In keeping with Jewish tradition, there will be a seder plate blessed by a rabbi, along with a participatory recitation of the Passover Haggadah, sing-a-longs and a four-course holiday feast.

Crystal Serenity passengers will celebrate Passover March 30, on the ‘Modern & Ancient Marvels’ voyage of the world cruise from Dubai to Athens, while Crystal Symphony passengers celebrate April 1, at the start of their ‘Vineyards and Fiords’ cruise from Auckland to Sydney.

To accommodate Jewish guests disembarking Crystal Symphony’s previous cruise on the first day of Passover, a ceremony and feast will also be offered on March 29.

Kosher food selections are available throughout the Passover holiday.

San Francisco Here I come......Again!

Queen Victoria will make its maiden call to San Francisco on Jan. 27, 2010 making her inaugural visit in 2010.

Queen Victoria will stop in San Francisco as part of the first segment of its world cruise before continuing across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii.

Cunard said numerous observers are expected to view the ship’s arrival to Pier 35 at approximately 6:30 a.m. and the departure at 6 p.m. Vantage points include the areas to the north and south sides of the Golden Gate Bridge, Piers 45 and 39, Fort Mason, Aquatic Park and Crissy Field.