Richard Joel, President of Yeshiva University and Rabbi Jacob J Schacter, Senior Scholar at YU's Center for the Jewish Future will once again be special guests of Lasko Kosher Cruises. They will provide stimulating lectures and will help to make an exceptional experience even more extraordinary. We are proud & privileged to have them with us.

We are thrilled to be spending our pre-cruise Shabbat in Copenhagen, Denmark's largest city and capital. Its position on the Baltic Sea has generated substantial maritime activities including shipyards, fishing and commerce. Its port is one of the busiest in northern Europe. Modern-day Denmark is one of Europe's most liberal countries and Copenhagen is one of its most cosmopolitan and lively cities. A variety of parks, fountains and city squares add to the pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

On this fantastic cruise, you'll visit such cities as the charming Tallin, the cultural and political heart of Estonia, which is renowned for its art galleries and open-air theatres, and each summer hosts a world-famous music festival. So-called 'white nights' when the sun never sets are a particular feature of the city, comparable to those of St Petersburg. The historical sites of Tallin are within easy reach, making the city ideal to explore on foot. Estonia is known for beautiful embroidered cloths, carpets and multicoloured tapestries. Other local specialities include leatherwear and ornate jewelery including silver, topaz and ruby. St.Petersburg, a symbol of Czarist Russian grandeur, has many celebrated attractions including the Peter and Paul Fortress built on the Hares Isle in the Njeva river. Formerly a military stronghold and a place of torture for the Tsar's political enemies, the fortress is now a fascinating museum. The famous Hermitage is one of the best art museums in the world, exhibiting many Tsarist treasures and other masterpieces. The adjacent Winter Palace, official residence of the Tsar, is a classic example of Russian Baroque style, with huge state rooms and opulent decoration, once home to the Russian Royal Court. Petrodvorets, the Summer Palace built for Tsar Peter, is located in a corner of the lovely Summer Gardens. Nevsky Prospekt is probably the most popular street in Russia. It is the commercial and cultural centre of the city, occupied by huge Baroque palaces and location of the city's best shops.

Helsinki and Stockholm are cities where modern styles and splendour of a great past live in harmony. The modern city of Helsinki is a fascinating architectural mix, partly in a style based on St Petersburg and partly a futuristic suburbia. As the capital of Finland, it is also the cultural centre, with more than 30 art galleries and museums. The history of Helsinki, known as the 'daughter of the Baltic', over the past thousand years has not been short of dramatic interludes. At the beginning of the second millennium Finland was strongly influenced by Sweden, despite maintaining official independence. In general, the architecture of Helsinki is a mixture of 19th Century imperial design and 20th Century Art Nouveau. However, the city's most impressive buildings and landmarks are the work of Finland's famous designer Alvar Aalto.The street markets of Helsinki are another of its main attractions.The city of Stockholm stretches from the Maelaren Lake to the Baltic Sea, built on an archipelago of 14 islands connected by at least 40 bridges. Gamla Stan, the mediaeval city, is particularly charming, with picturesque narrow alleyways and pretty squares.

August 9 – 16 Date Itinerary Arrive Depart Sunday Copenhagen ( Denmark )  -  7:00 PM Monday At Sea  -  - Tuesday Tallinn ( Estonia ) 1:00 PM 6:00 PM Wednesday St. Petersburg ( Russia ) 7:00 AM 11:59 PM Thursday Helsinki ( Finland ) 12:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday Stockholm ( Sweden ) 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Saturday At Sea  -  - Sunday Copenhagen ( Denmark ) 9:00 AM - Cruise Rates Category Description Price I1 Inside stateroom,  2 Lower beds $3,000 I2 Inside stateroom,  2 Lower beds $3,200 E2 Ocean view stateroom,  2 Lower beds $3,800 B2 Premium Ocean view stateroom,  2 Lower beds with private Veranda $4,100 B5 Premium Ocean view stateroom,  2 Lower beds with private Veranda $4,300 B8 Premium Ocean view stateroom,  2 Lower beds with private Veranda $4,500 S Suite with Private Veranda $5,100 PS Panorama Suite with Veranda $5,500 GS Grand Suite with Veranda $6,500 - 3rd or 4th person in room $1,900 p/p - Single rates 180% Does not include: Port Charges, Government Taxes: $235 P/P, $280 P/P in Suites All rates are per person based on double occupancy. Prices do not include airfare. Prices are subject to change. $1000 deposit  per person is required at time of booking. Fully refundable deposit less $100 administrative fee until 90 days before sailing when payment in full is due . For group bookings of 5 or more cabins, $1000 deposit per person is non-refundable; therefore we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

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